21+ hour, 9+ min ago  (189+ words) Join Sue for a fun, hands-on worm farming workshop where kids can explore the fascinating world of tiger worms. This interactive session teaches how these tiny composting helpers turn food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser, with plenty of engaging, wiggly worm…...

22+ hour, 57+ min ago  (320+ words) An abundance of caution back in April has been followed by a more buoyant market in May. However, an upswing in urban areas hasn't quite been felt in rural Franklin. "The rural and lifestyle markets did not experience the bounce…...

21+ hour, 51+ min ago  (255+ words) Police rounded up a group of young people in stolen vehicles across parts of Auckland earlier this morning. Police received reports two suspected stolen vehicles in Howick, Inspector Ann Wilkie says. "Our officers located these two vehicles, however before we…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (278+ words) The Northern Stars took on the Wellington Central Pulse at the Pulman Arena in Takanini last weekend. The second quarter passed with a display of impressive netball and teamwork, the ball flying rapidly from player to player. With each goal…...

22+ hour, 19+ min ago  (178+ words) The Gluten Free Food Festival returns to Auckland for its fourth year, proudly sponsored by Arnott's Gluten Free. This vibrant community event is designed for anyone living gluten-free or exploring gluten-free living, including those managing coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, or…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (125+ words) A man has been arrested following a death in the city last night Tuesday, Auckland Police say. Emergency services were called to Wellesley Street East about 6. 45pm after a report of a grievous assault involving people known to each other, says…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (326+ words) New Zealand's football All Whites have opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Iran at Los Angeles Stadium. Official website, Fifa. com, reports IR Iran denied New Zealand a first FIFA World Cup" win after twice coming…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (244+ words) Counties Manukau Police are urging residents to remain vigilant following reports of scammers targeting trusting people. Detective senior sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau Police CIB, says they're aware that some members of the community, particularly older people, are becoming…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (196+ words) What I'm most proud of is that $50 million of these savings are enduring. These aren't quick fixes or temporary patches " they're long"term improvements in how we operate. Theremaining $27 million comes from one"off initiatives and tighter spending controls, whichalso…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (101+ words) A man in a Merc" is in custody related to his rush hour driving near Drury earlier this evening. Police began receiving complaints just before 5pm, Senior Sergeant Dave Readings confirms. "It was reported the Mercedes-Benz was swerving across southbound lanes,…...