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Hunters terrified as bear joins them in tree
This crazy video captured in May last year shows the moment two hunters sitting in a tree stand were unexpectedly joined by a bear…
January 15, 2021Covid-19 quarantine system ‘couldn’t cope’ with sustained community outbreak
New Zealand’s managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities would be unable to handle a sustained community outbreak of coronavirus cases, a briefing to the Covid-19 minister shows.
January 12, 2021Trillian Trust Funfest 2021
Whanau please join this 4 days of fantastic Summer Fun for the entire family from 9 am to 5 pm Daily.
January 10, 2021Aucklanders’ water bills could more than double over next decade, rising $1200
Water bills may be set to rise across Auckland due to the financial impact of Covid-19 and the region’s drought.
January 8, 2021Quote of the Day
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
-Lao Tzu
January 6, 2021Is This Baboon Skull a Clue to Egypt’s Lost Kingdom of Punt
When we think of the ancient world, we usually think of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China.
January 4, 2021Auckland drought: How did we get to crisis point and what do we do next?
As the world grappled with the coronavirus pandemic, Auckland was battling a crisis of its own. It’s been a record-breaking year in terms of drought and water use, prompting restrictions lasting months. Ripu Bhatia and Caroline Williams look at how we got to this point and the long-term plan to keep the water flowing.
December 28, 2020Quote of the Day
“The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.”
– Madeleine L’Engle
December 27, 2020A painful skin disease is killing dolphins worldwide — scientists just found out why
Ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005 with its Category 5 strength, dolphins that called those coastal waters home have been dying from a painful skin disease.
December 23, 2020South Auckland’s ‘disappointing’ number of drink drivers due to rise over Christmas
“Disappointing” drink-driving rates are only due to worsen as the festive period continues, police have said.
December 21, 2020Union says Middlemore Hospital’s emergency crisis part of a national problem
Staff shortages, overcrowding and poor access to GPs is to blame for a plea by Middlemore Hospital for non-urgent patients to avoid its emergency department, a nurses college says.
December 17, 2020Solo sauna a hot favourite in Tokyo as coronavirus cases rise
The spread of the novel coronavirus may have slowed economies and closed many businesses worldwide, but it hasn’t been a damper on a newly opened Tokyo sauna that caters to solo customers.
December 15, 2020Christmas Market
Grab a coffee from the on-site coffee container and a bite to eat, there will be fresh cream doughnuts, raw snickers slice + more from Frilly’s cakes. Or for a savoury option venison sausages and patties.
December 13, 2020Otara Block Christmas Lights
If you enjoy visiting streets that light up over Christmas then our Otara Christmas lights are something you definitely want to experience!
December 10, 2020Asteroid sample arrives in Japan after six-year space odyssey
Samples of an asteroid 300 million km from Earth arrived in Japan on Tuesday to applause and smiles, the climax of a six-year odyssey by a space probe pursuing the origins of life.
December 9, 2020Delay of diabetes drugs decision ‘worse than disappointing’, doctor says
A decision by Pharmac to defer the approval of two new drugs for the treatment of diabetes until next year is worse than disappointing according to National Hauora Coalition clinical director Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen.
December 7, 2020Auckland recycling upgrade means 35% of region’s plastic will be kept onshore
Optical sorters using light and near-infrared technology are part of a new upgrade to one of Auckland’s recycling plants which will allow for more plastic to be processed in the country.
December 3, 2020Space oddity? Monolith in Utah desert mystifies helicopter crew
They were on a mission to count sheep when they found something they had not counted on.
December 1, 2020Space oddity? Monolith in Utah desert mystifies helicopter crew
They were on a mission to count sheep when they found something they had not counted on.
November 30, 2020Southmall Fun Day
Come on down to Southmall and enjoy the free family entertainment! Face painting, live entertainment and loads of free activities for the kids.
November 30, 2020Auckland Council outlines opposition to Patumahoe plan change proposal
Auckland Council is calling for a private plan change proposal to develop prime horticultural land south of the city to be thrown out.
November 26, 2020Singapore activist faces fine over one-man smiley face sign protest
Singapore is set to charge an activist with staging a one-man protest without a permit over an incident in which he held up a sign bearing a crudely drawn smiley face outside a police station.
November 25, 2020The Great Manurewa Christmas Festival
This year they’re holding a Family Fun day and the annual Santa Parade, at the same time and in the same location.
November 23, 2020Panuku signals plans for park and ride development project with AT
Auckland Council development agency Panuku says its planned redevelopment of park and ride sites around the city could lead to the construction of over 200,000 square metres of commercial space, or 2100 new apartments.
November 20, 2020Clever rat sails to freedom on a piece of wood
This is the astonishing moment an intelligent rat escaped deadly floodwaters by using a piece of wood as a raft.
November 18, 2020Manurewa Market
Welcome to the Manurewa market, located behind the Northcrest shops on Northcrest Way and Maich Road opposite the RSA.
November 16, 2020Archaeologists uncover 1,000-year-old Viking ship burial site
Archaeologists in Norway have uncovered a unique Viking burial site, hidden deep underground, dating back over 1,000 years ago. Using only a radar, researchers identified a feast hall, cult house, farmhouse and the remnants of a ship.
November 12, 2020Ladies Lunch for Totara Hospice
Enjoy a delish 3-course luncheon, prepared by 2 local restaurants along with a complimentary glass of wine.
November 10, 2020Professionals, working families and elderly shut out of Auckland’s housing market
A new report to Auckland Council shows increasing numbers of professionals, working families and older people are being shut out of the housing market.
November 6, 2020Indian doctor duped into buying ‘Aladdin’s lamp’ for $41,600
Two men have been arrested in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping a doctor into buying an “Aladdin’s lamp” that they promised would bring him wealth and health.
November 3, 2020Pukekohe Christmas Market
From handmade gifts to stocking stuffers, come along for a day of fun for the kids and unique gifts for your loved ones!
November 3, 2020Man discovers shocking note hidden in back of iPhone
A man has shared a shocking note he claims to have discovered in the back of an iPhone he was attempting to repair.
October 30, 2020Tourist, 12, and guide lose limbs in shark attack at Sharm El-Sheikh
A young Ukrainian tourist lost an arm and an Egyptian tour guide lost a leg in a rare shark attack over the weekend off Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, officials said on Tuesday.
October 28, 2020King Tony Trade Day 2020
Come on down to this annual trade day!
October 26, 2020Man’s response to unexpected surprise while delivering package
A delivery driver’s adorable reaction to a woman’s kind gesture has melted hearts across the world.
October 23, 2020Monumental change needed to battle south Auckland’s diabetes epidemic
Dr Brandon Orr-Walker says New Zealand needs to change how it fights the scourge of diabetes, which is costing the country millions every year to treat.
October 21, 2020Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo
This is the 5th Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo and we are excited to announce that not only will we be showcasing Franklin businesses in the home building and decorating industries.
October 19, 2020This bathroom grout cleaning hack from TikTok is so simple
We thought TikTok would be a short obsession, but here we are eight months later using it as a source of information. First came the beauty tips, now comes the cleaning hacks.
October 16, 2020Church-going south Auckland voters could help sway referendums
With the election only days away, South Auckland’s church-going voters could a have a big say in the outcome of the two referendums.
October 14, 2020Coronavirus: Auckland hospitality hotspot still quiet on first night at level 1
Few Aucklanders appear to have ventured out for after-work drinks on the city’s first night at level 1.
October 8, 2020Colombian Woman Missing for Two Years Found Alive in Sea
A woman whose family reported her missing in 2018 was found floating alive in the Caribbean Sea off a northern Colombian port town on September 26.
October 6, 2020Perinatal Showcase – Research Week 2020
Perinatal research focuses on baby’s health during pregnancy and the week after birth, and helps improve outcomes for pregnancies, babies, and future generations.
October 5, 2020British Wildlife Park Removes 5 Cursing Parrots From Public View
A British wildlife park has removed five African Grey parrots from public view because of the fowls’ foul language.
October 2, 2020KiwiSaver provider Generate believed the first to invest in social housing
A KiwiSaver provider is believed to be the first to invest in community housing projects, putting $15 million into Salvation Army developments.
September 30, 2020Love Tennis Weekend 2020
“Love Tennis Weekend 2020 is set to be New Zealand’s biggest weekend of tennis ever, with 208 clubs across the country set to open their doors on the 10-11 October for everyone to come and give tennis a go.
September 28, 2020Housing shortages continue to bite in South Auckland
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust chief executive Bernie Smith says South Auckland is at the epicentre of the country’s poverty and housing crisis.
September 24, 2020Quote of the Day
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
September 22, 2020Rainbow Machine in Mangere
Come down to the courtyard at Māngere Arts Centre and see what you can see. It’s new and it’s fun, it’s bright like the sun… it’s Rainbow Machine and it’s for everyone!
September 21, 2020Health system lacks capacity for telehealth, doctors’ union says
New Zealand’s public health system lacks the capacity to enable the sustainable widespread use of telehealth, according to the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS).
September 18, 2020Quote of the Day
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
– Helen Keller
September 16, 2020