Review: Music in Parks’ Jazz at the Rotunda, with Taylor Griffin, Love Square, and Lady Larisa, at Auckland Domain, February 23.
The sun blazed down and the beats rung out as Auckland jazz fans revelled in the heat of three exceptional line-ups representing the diversity of the music.
Yesterday’s free-entry Music in Parks concert at the Auckland Domain, Jazz at...
Port Waikato MP Andrew Bayly has resigned as a Minister in the coalition Government after putting his hand on a staff member, it’s been revealed today, February 24.
The incident happened in his office in the Beehive last Tuesday.
Bayly was the Minister for ACC, Commerce, and Consumer Affairs.
In a statement posted on social media, he says concerns were raised with...
An east Auckland resident has transformed the basement garage of his home into what could be a scale-model fan’s idea of heaven.
Mark, who only wants his first name published to protect the security of his collection, is putting more than 440 of the highly detailed scale models he’s built on public display at his Howick property as part of...
Police say they’ve filed more than 3000 charges against gang members since the introduction of the Gangs Act in late November.
Between November 21 and February 19, police officers have filed 337 charges for insignia breaches and 3037 charges for other offending including serious violence, drugs, and firearms across the country.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says the charges are a result...
As the Times ends its visit with the Howick East Combined Probus Club, at its annual summer picnic in warm and sunny climes, friendly familiar tunes can be heard.
It’s an idyllic scene under the pohutukawa trees at Eastern Beach and the music and singalong – the show of camaraderie – epitomises the motto of Probus clubs – “Fun, Friendship...
As the world marks three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced additional sanctions on Russian entities and support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
“Russia’s illegal invasion has brought three years of devastation to Ukraine’s people, environment, and infrastructure,” Peters says.
“These additional sanctions target 52 individuals and entities involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, its energy sector, North Korea’s support...
Concerns are growing for the health of Pope Francis with news the 88-year-old Pontiff has developed an “asthmatic respiratory crisis”.
The Pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, on February 14 due to having difficulty breathing and soon developed pneumonia in both lungs.
It was revealed today, February 23, the Pope is in a “critical condition”.
Following the news of...
A piece of history containing unique treasures has been unearthed at an east Auckland sports club.
Dozens of people recently gathered at Bucklands Beach Bowling Club to celebrate the digging up and opening of a time capsule buried on its property 25 years ago.
The object had been placed in the ground jointly by Sir Lloyd Elsmore, the former mayor of...
East Auckland’s boaties are being asked to do their bit to help stop the spread of a harmful and invasive marine pest.
Exotic caulerpa is the name for two fast-spreading seaweeds that have the potential to blanket the seafloor, potentially outcompeting native seaweeds and seagrass.
It’s been found in parts of the Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Islands, and Coromandel and can...
If you’re looking for fresh and delicious sushi in east Auckland, Maru Sushi & Don at Ormiston Town Centre has you covered.
Everyone knows sushi is supposed to be one of the healthiest foods available, but did you know it helps to prevent hypothyroidism and manage weight loss, is a rich source of antioxidants, it may help prevent cancer, it’s...
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By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
We recently marked World Cancer Day, which is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer care in New Zealand.
Each year there are thousands of Kiwis and families affected by cancer and ensuring they have faster access...
A long-standing east Auckland sports club plans to illuminate its courts thanks to a $10,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT).
The trust has awarded the grant to Howick Tennis Club to enable it to upgrade its court lighting to energy-efficient LED lights so they’re safer and more accessible for evening play.
The club’s captain, Andrew Scott, says the...
There’s no shortage of high-quality Indian eateries in east Auckland’s thriving dining scene, but The Grand Indian Restaurant and Bar in Howick would have to be amongst the best the area has to offer.
On a recent Monday night the hungry Times team enjoyed a memorably delicious meal at this establishment, located in Uxbridge Road and with plenty of free...
