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Police are calling in new recruitment campaign

New Zealand Police are asking: Are you calm under pressure, good at negotiating, or have exceptional attention to detail? Or maybe you can keep a...

Once-in-a-lifetime Rotary exchange

A Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) student who spent a “dream come true” year in east Auckland is happily reflecting on her time here. Matilda Riha,...

Howickians’ reunion great success

By Marilyn Bakker Conversation, informality and laughter were the key ingredients to the 36th annual Howickians Reunion. It was held on Sunday, October 5, at...

Car flips onto roof in two-vehicle crash

Occupants of a vehicle escaped potential harm when it dramatically ended up on its roof on a busy east Auckland arterial road in peak...

Motorists warned of strong wind gusts on bridge

Strong winds may impact road users travelling over the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, Tuesday, October 28, until around 2pm, says the New Zealand Transport...

Police warn Tāmaki Drive to close for hikoi

Police say a section of Tāmaki Drive in Auckland will be closed for a short time on Tuesday, October 28, due to a planned...

New social housing for seniors opens in Howick

An east Auckland organisation dedicated to caring for senior citizens with dignity and respect has celebrated the official opening of its latest local housing...

Overdue diver rescued in Manukau Harbour

By Helena O’Neill, Franklin Times An overdue scuba diver was rescued in the Manukau Harbour last night, Sunday, October 26. “At around 6.39pm, police received...

Collings thanks community for 27 years of support

One of east Auckland’s most well-known local government politicians is looking to the future after being unable to get back onto the Howick Local...

Murder charges laid in Bucklands Beach double homicide

Counties Manukau Police say they have arrested and charged a man with two counts of murder in relation to an ongoing double homicide investigation. A...

Q&A with Nancy Lu, List MP

PJ TAYLOR talks with the other National Party Member of Parliament based in east Auckland. He finds out that she’s worked very hard to...

Conservation Department ready to protect Hauraki Gulf

New marine protection areas take effect across the Hauraki Gulf from tomorrow, Sunday, October 25. The Department of Conservation (DoC) is responsible for managing and...

Councillor Burns hits ground running

New Auckland councillor for Howick, Bo Burns, has set out what she wants to initially accomplish in this three-year term serving on the city’s...

Community Noticeboard – October 25-November 9

Lions Club Christmas Cakes The Lions Club of Bucklands Beach has its 2025 Christmas Cakes ready for sale. Each cake costs $25 and has a...

News deserts a silent crisis globally

What would your community be like if you did not have the Eastern Times to read? Life would be a little more difficult and there...
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