LOCALS STUNNED: NAPIER'S LOPSIDED LANDMARK LEADS ARCHITECTURAL ALCHEMY
_Tale of battered beauty wins over judges at prestigious design event._
Community Quirks
Odd local heroes, lost cats, and the kind of story that only makes sense in one town.
LOCALS STUNNED: RICCARTON RESIDENTS BEG FOR MERCY AS LUXURY CARS ROAR INTO TOWN
_Residents debate if new fleet of luxury rentals is city amenity or vehicular monstrosity._
LOCALS STUNNED: TAKAPUNA LOCAL SPOTS GR YARIS IN PARKS, SWORN IT'S A TRANSFORMER
In Takapuna, even cars aren't safe from midlife crises.
NELSON'S FOUND OBJECT MUSEUM: ONE HUBCAP AND A WEE STORY
This hidden gem showcases the depth of creativity and nostalgia in our community.
PONSONBY CAT ELECTED UNOFFICIAL MAYOR IN Facebook POLL PISS-TAKE
Ponsonby residents are reshaping democracy, one whisker at a time.
ISLAND BAY SOCK SUPPORT GROUP LAUNCHED AFTER ONE RESIDENT'S EMOTIONAL DISCOVERY
A solitary sock spurs a flurry of heartwarming absurdity in the local community.
TAKAPUNA'S DAILY DODGER BECOMES A LOCAL LEGEND!
The town has banded together to honour a man and his peculiar daily routine.
YOGA vs BINGO: COMMUNITY HALL IN NEWMARKET UNDER SIEGE!
When relaxation meets rowdy numbers in a suburban showdown.
WINDY TIME CAPSULE OPENED AFTER KEY GETS FOUND UNDER A DRUNKEN SEAGULL
_A time capsule buried in the 90s has officially yielded its treasures—thanks to a local seagull's poor decision-making._
PARADE IN WHANGAREI DELAYED DUE TO GOAT INCIDENT
_Atmospheric livestock is more common than you think._
LOCAL DUCK GIVEN OFFICIAL RIGHT OF WAY AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
A feathered hero in Bishopdale takes traffic safety to new heights.
LOCAL HERO RETURNED SHOPPING TROLLEY ACROSS TOWN, CRITICS CALL IT 'NICE LITTLE WANKER MOVE'
In a heartwarming tale of trolley diplomacy, Sumner's finest goes above and beyond!
KALE IN COMMUNITY GARDEN SPARKS DEBATE AMONG LOCALS
_Tauranga residents divided over the legitimacy of leafy greens._
LINWOOD SCARECROW NAMED BEST DRESSED AT FICTITIOUS AWARDS SHOW
The annual non-event leaves locals scratching their heads and giggling uncontrollably.
TOWN IN TARADALE SPATS TO RENAME ROUNDABOUT AFTER LOCAL LEGEND
A roundabout named after a local icon? What could possibly go wrong.
NEW CAFE ABSOLUTE HELL: PIGEON DECLINES TIPS
A plucky Newtown pigeon has found its calling at a local café, and it’s very much a ‘no thanks’ to tips.
JANDAL DRAMA ENDS IN TEARS OF JOY
A reunion that brings a tear to even the hardest of hearts.
KARAOKE NIGHT TERMINATED AFTER PASIONATE POWER BALLAD PERFORMERS DISTURB THE PEACE
A tragic tale of lost voices and disrupted harmony unfolds in Roslyn.
GNOME-AGEDDON STRIKES MT EDEN!
Local gnome goes AWOL, sparking a neighbourhood crisis of epic proportions.
LIBRARY LOANERS LITIGATE OVER FINES: A FINE HOW-DO-YOU-DO!
A heated debate erupts over overdue library fines and dignity at the Henderson Library.