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Saturday, April 19, 2025

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Young educator’s life-changing journey to Antarctica

Ethan McCormick experienced what he describes as a “paradigm shift” during a memorable month-long trip to one of the world’s most stunning places. The respected east...

Race to save dogs trapped in east Auckland house

A desperate situation was unfolding in east Auckland last night as concerned residents tried to save three dogs that appeared to have been abandoned...

Tī Rākau Drive lanes reduce to one each way

Further delays are predicted, and journey planning is highly recommended as Tī Rākau Drive at Pakūranga drops down to one open traffic lane travelling...

The Easter message: Love has won

Brigitte Crowe, lead pastor of Howick Community Church, Sowers Trust and Picton Centre Trust, provides her thoughts on the meaning of Easter, an important...

ANZAC Day commemorations – all you need to know

Information about official ANZAC Day services and commemorations in east Auckland on the public holiday of remembrance on April 25. The Auckland Council describes ANZAC...

Freemasons fund safe-house security upgrade

East Auckland’s community-minded Freemasons are enabling Eastern Women’s Refuge to carry out a vital security upgrade. Howick Lodge No314 recently made a significant contribution to...

School farewells dedicated servant

  Baverstock Oaks School said goodbye to a valued member of its team recently. The Flat Bush school’s principal, Genee Crowley, says as long-serving property assistant,...

Local artist’s stolen car recovered, but contents taken

Following reporting by the Times this morning about local artist Joel Nicholls' car being stolen from Howick yesterday, the vehicle has been located. The story...

Friendly walking group seeking new members

There’s a friendly group of people in east Auckland who gather several times a week to exercise and socialise and they’re providing a vital...

Road warrior to run the length of New Zealand for I Am Hope

Blake Schimanski has set out on a challenge so tough that few people would even contemplate it. On April 1 the east Auckland local began...

Q&A with Tui music award winner Claudia Robin Gunn

She’s one of the nicest people you’ll meet in east Auckland, and when you know she makes music for children, it makes sense that...

Principal in Person, with Sarah Baleicakau, Elm Park School

  How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? I’ve worked in education for 25 years. I completed my education degree at...

Radio station spins vinyl for 24 hours

DJs on east Auckland’s popular community radio station are all in a spin as they get ready to drop the needle on vinyl records...

Goodbye Grangers – end of an era for popular eatery

In just a few weeks Grangers Taphouse and Kitchen will be shutting its doors … but thankfully not for good. A huge renovation is planned...

Art gallery hosting breast cancer fundraiser

Quay Gallery in Whitford Village is hosting a fun and colourful Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea in May as part of a nationwide effort to...
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