Eastern Times

01/08/2025

Here are your candidates in east Auckland for this year’s local elections.

Here are your candidates in east Auckland for this year’s local elections. Auckland Council Howick ward (two seats) Bo Burns Ali Dahche – ACT Local Stephen Hill Barry Jensen Damian Light – Independent Leanne Seniloli Maurice Williamson – Independent Paul Young – Independent Howick Local Bo...

01/08/2025

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01/08/2025

One person has died and a police investigation is under way following a motorbike crash in Auckland today🕊️🏍️🚓

One person has died following a motorbike crash in south Auckland today, August 1. Counties Manukau Police District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, says the incident happened in Pukekohe this afternoon. “Police were looking for a stolen motorbike in the Pukekohe area when a unit observed th...

01/08/2025

Don’t forget to book your tickets for this amazing 4-course wine and cheese dinner at The Good Home Howick! 🍷🧀

Happening on Tuesday, 6th August at 6PM – $95 per person.

An evening showcasing local Howick favourites you won’t want to miss.

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01/08/2025

Here's what you need to know about the planned changes to warrant and certificate of fitness rules for some vehicles in New Zealand from September🚗🔧

From September 1 this year, “commonsense changes” will see vintage light vehicles and private heavy motorhomes moving to annual vehicle inspections rather than six-monthly, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Everyone loves spotting a beautifully kept vintage car out for a Sunday drive, and...

01/08/2025

A joint Police-Customs investigation has unravelled a major transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities of methamphetamine and co***ne into New Zealand, police say.

A joint Police-Customs investigation has unravelled a major transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities of methamphetamine and co***ne into New Zealand, police say. Operation Matata has identified that the syndicate was allegedly smuggling Class....

01/08/2025

From Matamata to Kim Dotcom’s famous mansion, the Mowbray siblings have built ZURU into a global fast-moving consumer goods powerhouse🌏💼🧠

By Charles Miller From Matamata to Kim Dotcom’s famous mansion, the Mowbray siblings have built ZURU into a global FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) powerhouse. What began with toy concepts and a 3D printer in a shed has become a billion-dollar brand platform spanning toys, haircare, pet supplies,...

31/07/2025

The number of candidates stepping forward to contest seats on the Howick Local Board or for the Howick ward on Auckland Council’s governing body in this year’s local elections is steadily growing.

And if you're planning to stand, candidate nominations have to be in by 12pm today.

The number of candidates stepping forward to contest seats on the Howick Local Board or for the Howick ward on Auckland Council’s governing body in this year’s local elections is steadily growing. As of 7.30am today, August 1, there were seven candidates planning to contest the two council seats...

31/07/2025

A husband and busy dad of two, Vinson Chao Yu spends many of his non-working hours working alongside local new migrant groups, assisting them to navigate the community👨👩👧👦🌏

The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with our regular Community Hero Award. If you know someone who’s doing amazing things in our community, please email 50 to 100 words describing why they deserve this recog...

31/07/2025

FBI director Kash Patel has visited New Zealand to meet with Government ministers and open the bureau's new office in Wellington 🕵️🇺🇸 🤝

The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has upgraded a new office in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. The Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS, Judith Collins, and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say the move demonstrates the strength of the Five Eyes partnership and...

31/07/2025

Police say they acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority over the incorrect power of arrest being used.

Police say they acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) over the incorrect power of arrest being used. On the afternoon of April 28, 2023, police say officers attended a sudden death at a Pitt Street apartment building in central Auckland. A woman was located dece...

31/07/2025

Police say two offenders were left out of luck, and gas, after a burglary in east Auckland overnight 🛑💨🚔

Police say two offenders were left out of luck, and gas, after a burglary in east Auckland overnight. Counties Manukau East Police officers responded to an alleged burglary at a landscaping business on Botany Road in Botany just before 11.30pm last night, July 30. “It was reported two offenders ha...