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Couple’s books tackle leadership and parenting in digital age

Manly couple Heather and Dan Lake have done a lot with their lives so far, but this year saw both embark on a new journey,...

Help for healthy hearts

A local organisation, Heartbeats Charitable Trust, is at the forefront of a new programme designed to reduce re-admission and mortality rates for heart attack survivors....

New course supports disability coaching

Milldale resident Mitch Joynt is back home and focused on his dream of a spot in next year’s Paralympics. Joynt had his right leg amputated...

Tuis in tutus

The final Primary School games were played at the Hibiscus Coast netball courts in Manly on August 23-25, with players dressing up for the occasion....

Winston Peters in Ōrewa speech slams major parties; pledges Covid inquiry, compensation

Winston Peters’ speech in Ōrewa included frequent barbs aimed at media outlets. More than 300 people packed into the Ōrewa  Community Centre on September 2...

Whangaparāoa College takes premier netball crown

North Harbour’s college premier netball grade has new champions, after Whangaparāoa College took the title last month. It is the first time in the school’s...

Cooking challenge getting creative with leftovers

From left, Love Food Hate Waste’s Pip Beagley and Joanne Smart. A ‘Masterchef inspired’ cooking challenge is coming to Ōrewa for the second time. The...

New study puts peninsula’s public transport under microscope

Electrifying possibilities for the Gulf Harbour ferry include this vessel, which SSCMarine and Webbco can design and build specifically for the route. Photo, SSC Marine...

Yoga connects fathers and sons

Male-only yoga classes have provided two fathers and their sons on the Coast with a welcoming environment in which to get more flexible, and draw...

Father and son gym buddies

It’s something of a rarity these days, seeing a Dad and son working out together at a gym, and when they seem to be having...