Ambulance on track
It's been 90 years in the making, but new land and funding options mean residents are confident Tuakau will have its own functioning ambulance station within the next 24 months.
Story is stuff of dreams
Shortlisted for book awards
One night in 2010, Bombay author Sharon Hannaford was almost asleep when an epic scene played out in her mind like a movie.
Illusory bridge on road to nowhere
The Karaka-Weymouth bridge briefly became reality the week of May 6 after Google jumped the gun on the controversial crossing.
Pukekohe grid gets jolt as demand grows
Counties Power carried out upgrades to the local network last week, causing power outages in central Pukekohe, Cape Hill and the Valley area of town.
Woman, 63, missing
Police have concerns for the safety of a Pukekohe woman who was last seen almost 100 kilometres north of her home.
Spotlight on water control
The $80 million set aside by the Government for regional irrigation in last week's budget is a "step in the right direction", according to Federated Farmers.
Housing shift hailed
An extra $46.8 million should improve the process of accessing income support, provided the Government can resource its Work and Income centres, a local support worker has said.
Budget ticks operating grants increase
Land use decisions may be out of councils' hands
Budget 2013: main points
Franklin County News looks at the local impact of last week's fiscal plan for the country, including the main points of the Budget 2013.
Manurewa show a bit more fight
"It was a tussle between two sides desperate to keep moving up the ladder," said Waiuku coach Chris Bean, but Manurewa showed they had a bit more fight in them than Waiuku.
Bombay can still hold heads high
Bombay's winning streak was finally broken by Pukekohe, but coach Darryl Suasua said it wasn't all bad news.
Karaka secure spot in top four
V8 SuperTourer event ready to roar
Ardmore Marist prevail
"We tend to pull people apart in the second half," said Ardmore Marist coach Julian Stone, which is exactly what they did against Onewhero on Saturday.
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Bridesmaids' business a laugh
Waiuku Theatre Group's season of Secret Bridesmaids' Business is on at the Backstage Theatre and opened to rave reviews.
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Kids' art and craft classes back on
Ballroom a matchmaker
Ballroom dancing is more than just a way to keep fit for Te Kauwhata's John O'Keefe - it led him to his wife, Felicity.
Tears at Magic's training as Taurua drops bombshell
Fonterra recalls cheese slice product
Help for Melville mum who suffered 'worst burglary in a decade'
Hamilton couple defraud Winz of more than $10,000
Rate increase for Waikato property owners halved
$14m upgrade a 'disaster' says Rotorua business owners
The Brighter Future: Is it really that bright?
Tawera Kerr-Barlow: The man, the fashion
Hamilton student's $5 design one of the best in NZ
Mayoral candidate says Rotorua is flatlining
Tears at Magic's training as Taurua drops bombshell
Fonterra recalls cheese slice product
Help for Melville mum who suffered 'worst burglary in a decade'
Six crashes on Waikato roads: All avoidable say police
Tawera Kerr-Barlow: The man, the fashion
Hamilton couple defraud Winz of more than $10,000
Rich Waikato schools widen the gap
Hamilton student's $5 design one of the best in NZ
Revamped Te Rapa Tavern clean and green
