Police say they’re investigating the latest burglary of a popular east Auckland restaurant but they’ve declined to explain what actions they’re taking to prevent such incidents from occurring.
As the Times reported earlier this week, thieves smashed their way into Bucklands Beach eatery Zabr’one overnight on Tuesday, emptying the establishment on The Parade of alcohol worth an estimated $20,000-$30,000.
The business's...
By Farida Master
About 4000 students from 24 schools in Auckland and Christchurch are taking part in the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush.
It’s intended to foster a deeper understanding of the 3G4G (Three Goodness and Four Givings) philosophy.
The festival began on April 30 will runs until May 29.
In its 10th year...
There has been a material decline in gas production according to figures released today by the Gas Industry Co.
Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show that there was a 12.5 per cent reduction in gas production during 2023, and a 27.8 per cent reduction in gas production in the first three months of this year beyond what was...
The Howick Local Board has again voiced its opposition to Auckland Transport’s (AT) plan to divert the Eastern Busway through Burswood.
Its members discussed the issue at a recent business meeting where they were asked to share their views on AT’s notices of requirement for stages 3C and 4L of the busway.
They were told the Eastern Busway Alliance, on behalf...
By Farida Master
Venerable Abbess Manshin, of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush, embodies an alchemy of fiery dynamism, quiet strength, and an aura of utmost calm.
She's worked relentlessly with communities, schools, youth groups, artists, and the police alike, to make the Temple an epicentre of vibrant cultural activity.
An influential networker, the Abbess of the Buddhist temples...
Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Councillor John Watson and Mayor Wayne Brown have joked about replacing each other at the council table.
At Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on May 2, Cr John Watson was attending online.
An Ōrakei local board member presenting at committee used Watson’s seat which prompted Mayor Wayne Brown to suggest the board...
A man who thought he had the right to take clothing from an east Auckland shopping centre is now facing charges.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says the incident happened in Botany on Monday night.
He says officers responded to reports of shoplifting from a shopping centre on Ti Rakau Drive at about 5.50pm.
“It’s alleged a...
Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club will mark its 50th birthday on Saturday, May 18.
The club is inviting all current and past members to join in the festivities.
Current president Diana Dowdle says a series of events and matches will run throughout the day at the Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium and everyone is welcome.
The HPHC men’s club was founded in 1974....
Callous thieves have smashed their way into an east Auckland restaurant before stealing more than $20,000 of alcohol from it.
Staff at the popular Zabr’one restaurant on The Parade in Bucklands Beach posted photos of the damage they found on Tuesday morning to its Facebook page.
The images show large shards of broken glass lying just inside the front doors, the...
There’s good news for east Auckland residents who use the Half Moon Bay ferry.
Auckland Transport (AT) says it’s reinstating ferry services sooner than expected after they were paused to address a skilled maritime crew shortage.
The agency has been working with Fullers360 on the issue and says it temporarily reduced some ferry timetables to help the company undertake an accelerated...