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Late night rescue ends well
A dramatic late-night rescue recently has highlighted the importance of Kawau Coastguard being available 24/7, and the strength of coordination between police, fellow Coastguard units...
Pair step down from board
Two Rodney Local Board stalwarts – and currently its only women members – were officially farewelled at the last monthly business meeting on Wednesday, September...
Council accused of withholding rates info
Auckland Council knew more than a year ago that rural properties would face steeper than average rates increases, but kept the information to itself until...
Community rallies around Fin at Mahu RFC fundraiser
A big crowd turned out at the Warkworth Showgrounds for a special fundraiser for 23-year-old Fin Paddison, who suffered life-changing injuries when a glass balcony...
Cancer fundraiser run returns
Ready to test your fitness for a good cause? Then lace up your sneakers for the Cals for the Gals breast cancer fundraiser, which returns...
Big American barn becomes bold Kiwi home
The barn exterior. Tiffiny Hodgson on the bridge – her favourite feature. Reassembling the barn structure. Mortise and tenon joints. Metal staircase and balustrades. Hand-hewn...
Shining a light on skin cancer
October is Melanoma Awareness Month with free spot checks around Auckland. Melanoma NZ chief executive Andrea Newland says melanoma is preventable, and if recognised and...
Golf’s big hitters coming to Warkworth
Warkworth Golf Club is set to host some of the country’s longest drivers when the Auckland XDL (Xtreme Drivers League) Regional Championship 2025 tees off...
Gardens open for hospice
The Harbour Hospice Homes & Gardens Tour will be held at Point Wells on November 9 with a new line-up of hand-picked properties. Among them...
Free circus skills workshops
There’s a chance for students to learn circus skills for free this week, thanks to funding from Rodney Local Board. The Circus Kumarani circus holiday...
