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Gas leak causes havoc
The lower part of Neville Street was closed on February 22 due to a compressed natural gas leak after a contractor struck a pipe at...
Oaks contractors’ illegal parking hurts retailers
Warkworth retailers are fuming over subcontractors working at the Oaks on Neville retirement development, who are hogging parking spots and scaring customers away. Retailers complain...
Responsible caregivers wanted for turtles
More than 100 turtles urgently need new homes after pouring into Auckland Reptile Rescue. The Whangateau-based service is at full capacity, caring for around 150...
Better internet lands on Mangawhai Beach
A 15,000km trans-Pacific fibre-optic cable that can more than double New Zealand’s internet capacity made landfall at a remote Mangawhai beach early on Tuesday, February...
Sweet Appreciation – Terrence Banks
Congratulations to Terrence Banks, of Warkworth, who is a recipient of a gift basket from Chocolate Brown. He was nominated by Karen Freer, who wrote:...
League player returns to Raiders roots
As he played an impromptu game of touch on the Hibiscus Coast Raiders field with around 30 of the club’s juniors, Shaun Johnson appeared to...
Run for Ronald
McDonald’s Orewa is hosting a fun run/walk to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House. The event is on Sunday, March 11 and is open to...
Family picnic at the beach
A summer family picnic day will be held at the Orewa Reserve by the Orewa Surf Club, on Saturday, March 31, in what is set...
A celebration of sandiness
Sand sculptors of all ages will turn a section of Orewa Beach into a mini sculpture park for a single day, having a lot of...
Strong Hurricanes blow Blues away
The Mahurangi Rugby Football Club delivered top rugby talent with a Super Rugby pre-season fixture, between Wellington’s Hurricanes and Auckland’s Blues, at the Warkworth Showgrounds...
