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Rivers of gold can never be guaranteed but at least one athlete with east Auckland connections could secure gold in a Paris pool.  Despite winning...

We need not travel too far to take a ride on the Wilde side. A long-time east Auckland local, Jesse Wilde, is set to...

It may mark a most challenging time of life but, thanks to health writer and speaker, Niki Bezzant, menopause may be more easily managed. As...

A Kitchen’s place is on the podium. Despite an uphill climb, a dedicated local sportswoman is finally set to follow in her father’s wake...

In efforts to clamp down on crime, the thin blue line is likely to become thicker on the streets of east Auckland. Although local police...

When New Zealand sailors return from France following the Paris Olympics we could well expect medals to be included in their luggage. In particular,...

While locals wait for a verdict regarding an alleged assault on a bus in Pakuranga (as reported in the Times), Auckland Transport (AT) confirms...

New signs will help ensure motorists brake rather than break the law, Pakuranga MP and Minister of Transport Simeon Brown expects. “The roll-out of speed...

Pakuranga students are among 100,000 children given a ticket to travel far and wide during the school holidays thanks to Government Book Week. Helping youngsters...

Bruce Kendall MBE is an outdoors man. Although he’s accustomed to meetings indoors – whether with the Howick Local Board, Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum,...

A hot-fingered thief may have been stopped in his tracks thanks to the long arm of the law. Now cooling his heels in police custody,...

While news media has been under the pump in recent years, smart application of new media is seeing some publications become more widely read...

A hot shower might be the perfect way to beat the winter blues but east Aucklanders best keep a keen eye on our pipes...

Storm clouds are gathering over Auckland as the Farah Palmer Cup champions begin preparations to defend their title. However, no Auckland Storm is complete...

The Times is giving local youngsters who want to write stories – which we’ll publish on our website and in our digital publication –...

Chilly conditions at the ‘Edinburgh of the south’ could well put a fire in the bellies of an English rugby contingent. However, across the...

Local swimmers are celebrating but they are not resting on their laurels. Although the Special Olympics Summer National Games is more than a year...

The Times is giving local youngsters who want to write stories – which we’ll publish on our website and in our digital publication –...

Devised as a weapon of war in China, kites flew proudly as symbols of unity, community and peace at Matariki weekend. "We were treated to...

The Times is giving local youngsters who want to write stories – which we’ll publish on our website and in our digital publication –...

Many waited until this weekend to tuck into top tucker in celebration of Matariki, but staff and students at Sunnyhills Primary kicked off the...

A fresh goal faces a fresh faced young Fencibles’ footballer, Nathan (Nate) Martin. Should his squad finish in the top three at the OFC Men’s...

While many of us may be gazing up at the Matariki stars, police are keeping a keen eye out on our roads. “Police are utilising...

While some rely on the kindness of strangers, many a local has found this (and more) in a well respected kindergarten owner. “Zeena has...

Highland Park was once Foodtown territory, but Foodstuffs is confident locals will soon be stocking their trolleys at an extensive new supermarket (on Aviemore...

More than just two Sotutus are celebrating dual triumphs at the weekend, and one member of this local sporting family is especially proud. “We have...

Locals must think ahead and have sandbags ready prior to severe weather events, but Auckland Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee has sunk...

The names have been noted, the roll of honour called as Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson has now named his first squad as All Black coach. “As...

A man could pay dearly for playing possum this morning. Emergency services were called shortly before 8am in response to reports of an injured man...

All the world is a stage but only a select few can claim crowning glories when the curtain falls. Due to their outstanding performances, three...

The stars were aligned as a local Light shone ahead of Matariki on June 28. "We attended the official blessing and unveiling of the signage...

By Pest Free Howick Ward project manager Abi Cunninghame Pest Free Howick Ward’s recent Moth Plant Pod Competition has concluded with astounding results, highlighting...

No longer just in the pipeline, a Watercare project is set to signal a green light (rather than a black flag) for swimmers at...