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Trailblazer an ‘exemplary figure in east Auckland’

The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with...

Extended urgent care hours coming to east Auckland

By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga In my first column for 2026 let me start by wishing you all a Happy New...

Luxon: “Trade deal with India will create jobs for Kiwis”

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Hello and welcome to 2026. I hope you managed to enjoy a great Christmas and...

Online fundraiser created for devastated family of Max Furse-Kee

More than $17,000 has so far been donated via an online fundraising page for the family of Pakūranga College pupil Max Furse-Kee, who tragically...

Young people, smartphones, and mental health

By Times’ Junior Journalist Manayah Peiris With great power comes great responsibility. This concept, introduced by French writer Voltaire, can be applied to so much...

Obituary: Reliable “Mal” was loyal

OBITUARY: Malcolm Sweetman An always friendly, much-admired contributor across east Auckland communities, Malcolm “Mal” Sweetman, who passed away in December, was farewelled at a...

Ruthe creates mile running history

Less than a year after becoming the youngest ever athlete to break the four-minute mark over the mile, Sam Ruthe has become the fastest...

Principal in Person, with Sarah Allen, Riverhills School

How long have you been an educator, and where did you train? My first teaching position was in 1997 at Mangere Bridge School, which I...

Making local politics more accessible

By Jack Collins, Howick Local Board member It’s been 78 days since I was sworn in as a member of the Howick Local Board,...

What we’re reading: Best new book releases

THE HUMILIATION OF MILLICENT SALMOND, RRP $37.99 In her new fiction book, New Zealand author and journalist Jenny Lynch delves into subject matter such as...

New chapter in caring for Clevedon

Clevedon Village Medical is pleased to announce a new chapter for our local practice, with new doctors available and enrolments now open. Many in the community...

Hassle-free boating starts at Pine Harbour Marina Dry Stack

For many boaties, the biggest barrier to getting out on the water isn’t the destination, it’s the time and effort involved in getting there. Pine...

“An unspeakable tragedy” – Murray Burton reflects on Mount Maunganui landslide

By Jane Nixon of the Franklin Times Drawing on his experience of leading a school through profound loss, the former principal of Elim Christian...

Family of landslide victim Max Furse-Kee “will never be the same”

The family of Max Furse-Kee have released a heartfelt statement, paying tribute to the 15-year-old Pakuranga College pupil who died in Thursday’s Mount Maunganui...

Community leaders pay tribute to fatal landslide’s teen victims

There’s been an outpouring of grief and support today following the news that two of the victims of the devastating landslide at Mount Maunganui...
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