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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...

Rubbish revamp open for consultation

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Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a proposed revamp of waste rules on storage, kerbside collections, public rubbish bins and licencing of waste collectors...

Narrow escapes and splitting tanks after deluge

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In one of the more dramatic tales from last week’s wild weather and heavy rain, a man and his dog had a narrow escape...

Marine Protection Act “a big change”

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How will the new Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act impact the Hauraki Gulf? The Department of Conservation has been addressing this question in...

Local chef a finalist in global awards

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Local chef Elmer Castillo has been nominated among the top ten finalists for the Emerging Global Filipino Icon 2026 award. The prestigious award recognises the...

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