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Wine harvest looking good despite summer rains

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Despite the inopportune timing of recent heavy rains, Waiheke winegrowers are reporting this year’s harvest is looking good, and they’re expecting high volumes of...

Hundreds celebrate Waitangi Day at Piritahi Marae

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About 300 people attended this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations at Piritahi Marae. After the pōwhiri, residents, off-islanders, and international visitors were greeted with a day...

Wharf Road boat ramp gets some love

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Auckland Council contractors are working on essential upgrades and improvements to the Wharf Road carpark and boat ramp. The car park and boat ramp...

Ambulance workload hits record high

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Hato Hone St John data shows demand for emergency ambulances continued to climb in 2025, reaching the highest level on record, with well-over half...

Movement is medicine for brain health

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Wellbeing with Sarah Gloyer Most of us know of the many health benefits of consistent aerobic exercise, including better heart health, metabolic function, mobility and...

All welcome to Waitangi Day celebrations at Piritahi Marae

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The whole community is invited to celebrate Waitangi Day with whānau and friends at Piritahi Marae this Friday. Piritahi Marae’s Mereana Berger says after the...

A deep dive into the proposed ban on bottom trawling

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Gulf News’ Avneesh Vincent talks to those on either side of the debate for a ban on bottom trawling: Minister of Oceans and Fisheries...

Why did the kiwi cross the road?

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With the Te Matuku kiwi breeding and well and truly settled in, they are starting to stretch their legs and roam a little further....

The thrill of improv theatre

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Unscripted and completely improvised storylines will be interwoven with harmony as performers for Insert Laugh Track Here take the stage at Artworks Theatre this...

All beaches red; heavy rains bring water contamination warnings

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Auckland Council’s Safeswim issued safety warnings for all the Waiheke beaches it monitors during last week’s deluge.  An uncommon occurrence, the red pins on the...

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