14 December, 2024

Astronomic fire-crew rescue after feline’s big climb

The right fluff… Louis Tapsell with persian cat Astro safely back in his arms after firemen lured him down, via a long… more

13 December, 2024

Cool fun! School community enjoys pool opening

Refreshing dip… PTA members Nikki Horne (left) and Emily Somerville-Ryan enjoyed a plunge in Hauraki School’s new pool.

Hauraki… more

13 December, 2024

Million-dollar safety project sparks concern

Safety upgrade… Work planned for the intersection of Vauxhall and Tanui Rds next year will create a raised road table to slow traffic, a… more

12 December, 2024

Iwi sells former Navy block to retirement-village group

Nearly 300 new homes will be created in Belmont on a 5.7ha site bought by Summerset Group for a retirement village.The land off Eversleigh Rd,… more

12 December, 2024

All the fun of the parade: Festive jumpers, a queenly visitor and the big man himself

Schools to the fore amid record turnout of floats

Christmas cuddles… James Klisser and Anneke de Bie… more