Rodney Times
Bikes and breakfast
Cyclists from the budding to the serious have plenty on during Bike Wise month this February and beyond.
Growth in football
Two years ago there was no team but after a bumper season last year the Warkworth Football club is looking to continue its momentum with women's soccer.
Fee hike takes toll
Rising Northern Gateway Toll Rd charges are taking a toll on transport firms.
Smooth sailing for regatta day
It was as if it had never been away. The Mahurangi Regatta was all plain sailing over Auckland Anniversary weekend.
Vandals mark league clubrooms with obscenities
Tagged obscenities on the Hibiscus Coast Raiders rugby league clubrooms continue a spate of vandalism in the area over the past week.
No respite for lifesavers
A rapid rise in beach rescues combined with a spate of drownings is putting lifeguards on edge preparing for bumper crowds.
Rescue earns award
Two volunteer lifeguards are savouring their National Rescue of the Month award for saving the lives of two teenage kayakers caught in heavy surf at Mangawhai Heads.
Music scene farewells Yandall sister
A who's who of the entertainment scene will gather in Auckland on Friday to farewell one of its own.
On the Run
Reporter Lisa Honeybone thinks the impending Round the Bays run is the perfect excuse to get in shape and step out for a great cause. Follow her progress here...
Want to meet Jersey Boys?
Jersey Boys, one of the world's biggest theatre sensations, is coming to Auckland in April and we're giving you the chance to see it for free.
Funding disappointment
A lack of funding for events, community and economic development is "extremely disappointed" to the Rodney Local Board.
Lack of funds cancels pontoons
Floating pontoons will not be installed at Hibiscus Coast beaches this year after a council budget fail.
Breeding tern around
Bad weather and luck have stymied hopes of a good breeding season for the critically endangered fairy tern with half as many as expected surviving.
Pair performs at resthomes ahead of tour
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A "razor" gang is invading retirement villages.Vandals' trail of destruction
Those involved with the Centrestage Theatre are struggling to comprehend a shocking piece of vandalism.
Letterboxes smashed to `smithereens'
An overnight spate of rural letterbox smashing has caused as much puzzlement as anger.
Kibblewhite wins longboard crown
Thomas Kibblewhite found time to win his second successive national longboard surfing title at Piha in between running a business and hosting a visiting friend.
Dotcom man of mystery
Kim Dotcom is a man of mystery in Coatesville but his injection of wealth to the area has been felt by many.
A race for their lives Team Sanya sails into piracy waters
With emergency repairs, secret stopovers and the threat of pirates, it is clear the Volvo Ocean Race is no ordinary competition.
Fishing photos scrutinised
Complications in using social networking for citizen policing have been highlighted after environmentalist Pete Bethune posted a Facebook photo of two men he had been told were fishing illegally
Beware of jellyfish larvae as bathers head for the beach
They're back. Bathers at Hibiscus Coast beaches are reporting rashes thought to be caused by jellyfish larvae.
Are you ready?
Suburban Newspapers, publisher of the Rodney Times, has a long history with the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays fun run.
Seafood... and eat it!
Mayor Len Brown has made an early start getting his hands on some of the great cuisine being showcased this weekend on the waterfront.
Auction is a lifesaver
A beautifully framed and signed world cup All Blacks jersey is among items going under the hammer for charity online at TradeMe.
Kiwifruit crops at risk
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Growers are moving to protect their crops amid fears that the kiwifruit killing disease found in south Auckland just before Christmas could reach Rodney orchards.Chevy polishes up for festival
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It's taken three years to transform "a big rust bucket" into a shiny machine.Quiet time for lifeguards
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Bad weather has meant a quiet summer for surf lifeguards.Brave battler lived life to the full
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Tristan Clifford's ashes were scattered at Riverhead Forest last weekend after the 35-year-old died of bowel cancer.Power cut to parts of Warkworth
Power was cut to parts of Warkworth when a logging truck's trailer clipped a power pole and it overturned on State Highway One south of Warkworth at about 2.30pm Wednesday.
Concrete truck tips in Silverdale
A concrete truck tipped while taking a roundabout in Silverdale Monday afternoon.
Heroes amongst us
Mavis Harris of Manly and Elisabeth Greaves of Wellsford are among the 140 recipients named for the 2012 Kiwibank Local Heroes Medals.
Park and ride project delayed
Plans for a park and ride at Silverdale to extend the Northern Busway system may be delayed after an Environment Court appeal by a nearby landowner.
A year of weird and wild
What will 2012 have in store for Rodney?
If you think this year's weather started badly here's a reminder that last year was one of extremes.
Shots of summer
Check out some of the great photos we have received from readers highlighting a few classic kiwi summer moments.
Former firefighter's 'reign of terror' ends
A former volunteer firefighter and security officer has been jailed for two years for burglary.
Surf clubhouse on target
It's been a tough economic climate in which to fundraise.
Old-time vessels sail the Mahurangi River
Special public excursions aboard old time boats are planned on the Mahurangi River this weekend.
Dedicated firefighter for 41 years
A volunteer firefighter who dedicated 41 years to the service was honoured on Friday as a vintage fire engine led a convoy through Warkworth in his remembrance.
Honours for high-achieving Kiwis
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Two of Sir Hugh Kawharu's five daughters have followed in his footsteps, receiving New Year honours.Grand win at Lotto shop
An outlet that has only provided Lotto since September has already sold the big one and its owner is hoping there is more to come.
Public can use paper road
Protesters are claiming victory in the battle over a South Head paper road.
'Significant' rate rise for Kaipara
Rates will need to go up "significantly'' in the Kaipara District after mistakes were found in the Kaipara District Council's 2011-2012 annual plan.
Scholarships for students
Four high school students have received a welcome boost ahead of their tertiary studies next year.
Big names in on act
Big headline acts feature at a multitude of events in Rodney during the Christmas-New Year holidays.
Federated Farmers to help police catch cannabis growers
Farmers are asked to report any suspicious activity in the fight against cannabis cultivation.Federated Farmers has agreed to actively assist police after the signing of a Police-Federated Farmers letter of agreement.
Town Hall an earthquake risk
The 100-year-old Warkworth Town Hall is closing its doors in the New Year because the Auckland Council says it fails to meet building standards, particularly for earthquakes.
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