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Court hears of disputed translations in donations trial

An expert in Chinese languages has given evidence in a trial relating to alleged wrongdoing over election donations. Dr Hui Ling Xu teaches Mandarin as...

Highlighting Howick Village

By Ken Scott, HVA chairman It is spring and a time to look ahead. The Howick Village Association's executive committee and invitees are part way...

Charity car wash a hit

Macleans College service clubs Interact and Unicef raised $500 at a recent school car wash. Taking place on the school's Open Day, their initiative quickly...

First stage of Hunua pest control operation underway

The first phase of the latest pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation (DOC)-administered land and some private land,...

NZ Age Group, Secondary Schools Championships return

The New Zealand Age Group and New Zealand Secondary Golf School Championships return after a one year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The line-up...

Dr Joel Rindelaub joins forces with local science charity

Celebrity Treasure Island contestant Dr Joel Rindelaub has chosen South Auckland House of Science as his charity in a battle to win $100,000. The timing...

Luxon: Healthcare going backwards under Labour

By Christopher Luxon, National Party leader and MP for Botany It's never a good sign when stories about healthcare are frequently leading the news. Unfortunately,...

Knitting for a good cause

A Howick resident has woven hundreds of bed socks in a bid to raise money for the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. When Dorothy 'Dot' McCrystal...

‘Jumping the gun’ proves pricey for construction company

A construction company which was building homes in Flat Bush has been fined $32,500 for beginning work without building consents. Platform Homes (PHL) started work...

Charity’s $20k gift to young musicians

A selfless east Auckland school pupil is helping talented and creative youngsters to achieve their musical dreams. Ormiston Senior College student Aadi Golchha is the...
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