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Celebration as school turns new library page

Ōrewa Beach Primary School was fizzing with excitement as its library was officially opened on Monday, July 24. The opening was also ‘dress as a...

Raiders make Sharman semi-final

A decisive 58-20 victory over fifth-placed New Lynn at home in Stanmore Bay on Saturday, July 29, saw fourth placed Hibiscus Coast Raiders Premiers advance...

Parish supports Youth Day trip

A youth group that managed to raise more than $60,000 to attend World Youth Day in Portugal is testament to the fact that, in fundraising,...

Community leaps into midwinter charity Splash

People in wigs, tutus, sparkly dresses and superman outfits created a splash of colour on wintery Arkles Bay Beach on Sunday July 30, as they...

Coast home of prized pies

Again, the pie making prowess of local bakers has been recognised with awards at the nationwide Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.  This year, Ōrewa Bakery’s Ty...

Golf club shutdown brings rapid fire protests

The 89-ha Gulf Harbour Country Club in Whangaparāoa. The abrupt closure of the Gulf Harbour Country Club (GHCC) two weeks ago has prompted sadness and...

Coast gets taste of football fever

Sell-out crowds and a buzz around the Women’s World Cup, despite the Football Ferns’ early exit, has put women’s football  at the top of the...

Council challenged over “private streams”

Flooding at Pinewoods Holiday Park. Flooding that caused campers to be evacuated from Pinewoods Holiday Park in Red Beach several times has brought the issue...

Batter called up

Max O’Dowd, a right handed batter who plays cricket for the Hibiscus Coast premier league first team (and is the team’s batting coach) has qualified...

Raffles delivered to winners

Winners of a raffle at the Manly Fire Brigade’s superhero disco last month, were presented with their prizes by volunteer firefighters recently. Deputy chief fire...