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New online tool to combat bicycle theft

East Auckland cyclists will be pleased to hear that what’s described as the world’s most successful programme to fight bike theft is now available...

‘Being able to read and write is a fundamental life skill’

The coalition Government is investing $67 million to change the way pupils who attend state schools will be taught to read. Prime Minister and Botany...

Rugby teams to hold minute of silence for Cory Heather

Counties Manukau Rugby has announced all senior games this weekend will pause for a moment’s silence to pay tribute to Cory Heather. The 33-year-old Beachlands...

Adventurers reach base camp of world’s highest mountain

East Auckland adventurers Wesley Upfold and Nicki Reid have achieved their lofty ambition of reaching the base camp of the world’s highest mountain. The local...

Contractor seen defecating in bushes near playground

An Auckland Council contractor is no longer employed after allegedly defecating in bushes near a popular local playground earlier this year. The man was spotted...

Rescue helicopter crews face rising costs for lifesaving missions 

New Zealanders are urged to give generously this Chopper Appeal Month to support the thousands of lifesaving missions flown by our rescue helicopters every...

Feedback sought on temporary fishing closures for the Hauraki Gulf

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting feedback on applications from iwi for temporary fishing closures across three separate areas within the Hauraki Gulf. The proposed closures...

Luxon pledges to donate pay rise to charity

Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon says he’ll donate his $50,000 pay increase to charity after the Remuneration Authority decided the amount MPs...

Lego fundraiser for school’s new junior playground

Local Lego lovers are in for a treat when an east Auckland school stages a fundraiser featuring the popular plastic bricks. Botany Downs School stages...

School pupil delivers stirring Anzac Day speech

An eloquent east Auckland school pupil is among the people who played an important role at this year’s local Anzac Day commemorations. Year 10 Mission...
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