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Police dig out cannabis operation

Auckland Police say they’ve seized close to 500 cannabis plants following an operation targeting organised crime groups. On Tuesday, police say they executed four search...

Drunk taxi driver six times over limit

Police say they’re deeply concerned after an Auckland taxi driver was found driving allegedly six times the legal breath alcohol limit. The driver was working...

Sex and the Suburbs – Holly leaves your muffin alone

Join Holly as she searches east Auckland for love and connection. In which Holly leaves your muffin alone. Reader, we humans can be very good at...

Teens busted after attempting to flee police in east Auckland

Police have rounded up a group of young people in stolen vehicles across parts of Auckland early this morning. Counties Manukau East Police area prevention...

Hitting open water for NZ at world champs

Maeve McDonnell is nervous, excited and proud at being selected to swim for New Zealand for the first time. The 16-year-old east Aucklander has been...

East Auckland Community Noticeboard, June 20 to August 19

Author talk  The Beachlands Memorial Hall is hosting an author talk on Saturday, June 20, at 2pm featuring local crime authors Angus McLean and Gerard Bourdillon. During...

Two men charged after garage fire

Police say they’ve arrested and charged two men after a fire overnight. Shortly before 1am, emergency services were called to a property on Sutherland Road...

PHOTOS: Highbrook Aero Modellers flying high

Members of east Auckland’s Highbrook Aero Modellers recently staged a successful public open day giving the community the chance to learn what the club...

Two people hospitalised following east Auckland crash

Emergency services are attending a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Stancombe Road and Carlos Drive in Flat Bush that happened just before 5pm...

Local board plan for three years opens for feedback

By Jack Collins, Howick Local Board member After eight months as a member of the Howick Local Board, alongside countless workshops and business meetings,...

The Earl has arrived – Howick Village will never be the same

There’s a new name on the corner, but the story behind it runs deeper than you might expect. The Earl has opened its doors in...

UPDATED: Labour Party to scrap prescription charges if elected

The Labour Party says too many New Zealanders are skipping their medicine because they can’t afford it. The party will remove the $5 fee on...

Stars shine in final game of season

By Franklin Times’ Junior Journalist Rose Fuller The Northern Stars took on Wellington’s Central Pulse at Pulman Arena in Takanini in the national netball...

PHOTO: Howick Hosts Suicide Awareness Event

People turned out to listen and learn at a recent community ‘Picnic in the Park’ suicide awareness event staged at Howick Domain by Mark...

Don’t miss the chance to enter Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards

Wholesale and retail bakers have until 5pm on June 24 to enter this year’s Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. So while a large number of...