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A pod of about a dozen orca greeted local fisherman and boatie Rory Wake on his return journey from a day on the sea off Ponui Island last weekend.  More »

Wang Wong gone wrong

Thursday, 02 October 2008
Botany candidate for the ACT Party Kenneth Wang says a complaint launched by the National Party candidate Pansy Wong for a campaign slogan is a personal attack he considers disappointing and ridiculous.

Brits get a taste of Howick on TV

Thursday, 02 October 2008

Howick is soon to be broadcast free to the Brits, thanks to reality TV. Our local town, along with other Kiwi ‘burbs’ feature in the BBC’s new reality television show Wanted Down Under.

Hot stuff, Ms November

Thursday, 02 October 2008
The chance to pose as Ms November in the inaugural Female Firefighters Calendar was an opportunity Erin Hudson could not pass up.
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Harbour, Midlands champs

Thursday, 02 October 2008
It’s the second time in three years that North Harbour have won the National Hockey League, after winning it in 2006 and finishing runners-up last year.

National selection for Pakuranga pair

Thursday, 02 October 2008
Two lightweight Pakuranga United Rugby Club stars are ecstatic to receive the most gigantic news of their playing careers to date.

He's been brilliant, but he'll sit on the sideline

Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Spare a thought for Lance Hohaia, who will be relegated to the bench on Saturday when the Warriors tackle the Manly Sea Eagles in their NRL semi-final. He’s being sidelined to make way for Wade McKinnon.

Counties Manukau scores first victory

Thursday, 02 October 2008
Strathallan College gymnasium was abuzz with excitement following Counties Manukau’s 49-45 win over Eastern in the Perry Foundation National Netball Championships last Saturday.

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Rod Run on Sunday

Thursday, 02 October 2008
Local hot rod society Southside Streeters is gearing up for its annual one day Rod Run car extravaganza.

It's comedy gold, but we're still broke

Thursday, 02 October 2008
New Zealanders “get comedy” we just don’t want to pay for it, says Pakuranga born and bred comedian Tarun Mohanbhai.

Film Reviews: Drona

Thursday, 02 October 2008
Time for a bit of a change this week. I have decided to venture out of my comfort zone (as all good reviewers must do) and wander into the magical world of Bollywood films.
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Roam Leisure: Twice as nice

Thursday, 02 October 2008
What great news – Prenzel of Whitford owners, Mavis Griffith and Sarah Dodson  have opened a second Prenzel outlet at Botany Town Centre and its packed with all the wonderful goodies that make Prenzel’s such a special place.

Roam Dining: Salute to Benjarong

Thursday, 02 October 2008
Ten fantastic years in Howick – that’s how Patchaya (Pat) Ramminiya, owner of Benjarong Thai Restaurant sums up the past decade.

Roam Dining: Better than ever at 10

Thursday, 02 October 2008
A decade has past since Susan Cho took over Annabelle’s Restaurant at St Heliers Bay. During that time she has renovated, expanded and renovated again.
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Designs on Italy Monday, 29 September 2008
When Bucklands Beach interior designer Wendy Morris returned to Italy recently, she fell in love with the country all over again. Wendy had visited 14 years ago and although she could see marked changes in the way interiors were put together and presented, the innate style of Italian decoration was definitely still there.   More »
Creative, crooked or cute? Monday, 29 September 2008
Admire him or decry him, there’s no doubting that the former Karl Sim – today named C F Goldie, after the famous New Zealand painter – is a very colourful character. He’s New Zealand’s most famous art forger and recognised as one of the top 10 art forgers in the world.  More »