Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Lifestyle

Freshwater angling boosts economy and wellbeing

Freshwater angling is not only popular among Kiwis and international visitors, but a majorcontributor to New Zealand’s economy and public wellbeing, according to new...

Police constable crowned Miss Universe New Zealand

Waitematā Police constable Abby Sturgin has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2025. The 28-year-old born and bred West Aucklander, who’s of Kiwi-Laos heritage, was...

Walking from bridge to bridge

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Tuakau wheelie bins to stay

Backlash from residents has led the Waikato District Council to abandon plans to ditch Tuakau’s wheelie bin service. The council sent letters and emails to...

Perfectly matched seafood and wines

By PJ Taylor, Eastern Times Ethereal Restaurant, at the high-quality hotel Double Tree by Hilton, is a superb dining experience, and the best surprise...

Sex And The Suburbs – Holly questions her new beau

Join Holly as she searches Auckland for love and connection. In which Holly questions her new beau. The Bulgarian is away on business. I’ve recently given...

Valuable service in crisis

A Pōkeno mum is urging the community to get behind a crucial support service for mothers. Well Women Trust is a charity that has been...

Smart design for new park

A newly completed park near Papakura has been designed to reduce the risk of flooding in the wider Opaheke area. Building the park took years...

Ratahi returns home

A much-loved feature of the Waiuku waterfront has left Franklin and returned home. The Ratahi arrived from Tauranga in 2019, offering harbour cruises and fishing...

Adventurers set off on 4500km ‘Alpine Odyssey’

Australian adventurer Huw Kingston and former Kiwi representative cyclist Laurence Mote will set off on their 4500km human-powered journey the length of New Zealand...