14+ hour, 58+ min ago  (197+ words) The mysterious smell that has been drifting through central Pukekohe has been confirmed as a "discharge of smelly vapours," not a gas leak. The smell is linked to vapours from Glide, a waste oil re-refining facility on Subway Road, the…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (481+ words) Frustration is mounting among Franklin locals in the Beachlands/Maraetai area as the closure of a major thoroughfare has been extended yet again. Courtney Clarke, owner of Mayfair Pools and Spas, says the closure of Maraetai Coast Road is having…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (76+ words) Hare captures dogs" franklintimes. co. nz Birds fly, flies fly, time flies, so why not dogs? Okay, so they don't actually fly, but the contestants during the Counties Dog Training Agility Ribbon Show sure can jump. Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club's…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (220+ words) Waikato and Counties Manukau Police have worked together to stop violent offenders in south Auckland, Inspector Scott Miller confirms. "A swift response by police ensured four offenders were caught as they tried to flee across districts following a violent assault…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (270+ words) Many businesses are built on trust, longstanding relationships and a good handshake. That practical approach is part of what makes our local business community strong. You know your customers, you work hard, and you rely on people to do the…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (407+ words) A year-long operation intended to thwart organised crime as resulted in dozens of arrests across three gangs as well as seizing drugs, guns and millions in assets. Operation Texas commenced in early 2025 looking into a widespread drug issue linked to…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (296+ words) It is that time of year when the Papakura Local Board is preparing its local board plan forpublic consultation. We are seeking the community's views on our ideas and aspirations for Papakura. This is a three-year plan covering community wellbeing,…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (303+ words) Police say they've seized more than a tonne of cannabis hidden amongst suburban homes in west Auckland. Waitemat" West Police carried out a week-long operation targeting 17 rental properties being used as "grow houses'. Inspector Mohammed Atiq, Relieving Waitemat" West Police…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (473+ words) Watercare says it has successfully raised CHF250 million (Swiss francs) " about $542m " through the bond market in Switzerland. Auckland's water utility business says it marks the latest funding milestone as it builds a diversified, multi-market debt capital markets programme to support the…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (224+ words) Cold plunges. Morning sunlight. Weighted vests. If you spend any time online, it can feel like there's a new wellness trend popping up every week, all promising to change your life. And while some are genuinely beneficial, others can leave…...