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Chocolate win sweet for Silverdale business
Silverdale chocolatier Foundry Chocolate has walked away with a trove of honours in the premium bean-to-bar category at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, announced on...
Raft race a winner for Stillwater community
After more than 25 years afloat (more or less), Stillwater’s handmade raft race hit the water again on Sunday, March 17. Given the date, a...
Historical novel nails pivotal time
Millwater author Karen McMillan drew together her love of historical fiction and strong connections with Dunedin in her latest book, Turbulent Threads. She says she...
Cost blowout for Ōrewa library renovations
The estimated cost of rebuilding Ōrewa Library has blown out by more than $1.7 million ($1,710,704) and the work could take three months longer than...
Howzat! Coast brings home Auckland trophy
Hibiscus Coast Cricket Premier Men’s team are Auckland champions, after winning the Richard Jones One-Day Cup, for the first time in the club’s history. And,...
Decamping for Stillwater development
Stillwater Motor Camp, which has been open for around 70 years, will close permanently next month so that the waterfront site can be developed into...
New group aims to reduce landfill one stitch at a time
A new community group, called Nest, is focused not only on textile-related skills, like sewing and crafts, but also on sustainability. The two things are...
Coastival showcases young talent
There was a youthful and positive atmosphere around Ōrewa’s Western Reserve on March 2, with young musicians performing live, activities like skateboarding, paddleboarding, basketball, Hungerball...
Ara Hills retail opportunities
Two vacant freehold properties with a combined area of some 6650 square metres have been on the market in the new Ara Hills development near...
Victim ID still a mystery
Police investigating the discovery of human remains located in the water off Gulf Harbour on Tuesday have today released further information in the hopes of...
