Friday, July 4, 2025

Lifestyle

Ballet dancers ready to soar

The latest production from the young stars at Howick Dance Studio will entertain audiences over two days later this month. The school is staging the ballet...

Sex And The Suburbs – Holly has a near miss

Join Holly as she searches Auckland for love and connection. In which Holly has a near miss. His nickname: “Mr Perfect”. In his early 30s, six-feet four-inches...

Written in the stars

Stars and steam will come together at the annual Matariki Night Lights Festival in Waiuku. Also known as the Tuhiōnōrangi Matariki Festival, the event has...

Cool new store and hangout

By Franklin Times Junior Journalist Bay Thompson The new Korean mart, called Too Smart Convenience, has smashed into the town of Waiuku. With lots of...

Research reveals disturbing behaviour at level crossings – KiwiRail

Nearly half of New Zealand motorists do not always stop at level crossing stop signs or prepare to stop at give way signs, a...

What’s On: June

What’s On is a free community noticeboard for non-profit groups. Send notices of less than 50 words to editor@franklintimes.co.nz with the subject ‘What’s On’....

Greetings of the forest

By Franklin Junior Journalist Lexi le Roux Forests are such soul-stirring places. The trees towering like giants over you, melodious bird calls echoing in the...

Walks: Exploring Waitawa Regional Park

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Oceania residents create breathtaking art for charity auction

In the lead-up to World Environment Day on June 5, retirement and aged-care provider Oceania is proud to announce The Art of Conservation, an...

Radio DJ exhibits Beatles treasure

By PJ Taylor, Eastern Times It’s amazing that The Beatles and their rock n’ roll music of six decades ago still generate widespread affection,...