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Read more about the article Life is for learning, even in retirement
A group of volunteers are working to keep retirees’ minds active with the formation of a U3A group in Hauraki. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Life is for learning, even in retirement

A cluster of curious retirees are preparing for the inaugural lecture of their social learning group, starting up in Paeroa this month. U3A Hauraki will feature monthly speakers presenting lectures…

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Read more about the article Nursing community spirit
Nurse practitioner Alvi Idicula was honoured with a special jury mention at the Malayalam FM Community Excellence Awards Evening. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Nursing community spirit

When a flight attendant called for a medical professional on a Fiji-bound airplane, Alvi Idicula didn’t hesitate. The Thames Hospital-based nurse practitioner assessed the distressed patient, saw he was having…

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Read more about the article ‘We just live and breathe motorbikes’: Moto1
Moto1 team at their Paeroa store, from left to right: Sharon Hamilton, Yaran Kaarsemaker, Kayne McDougall, Richard, Kenzie, Evie, and Dakota Wood. Photo: NIKKI SANDERS

‘We just live and breathe motorbikes’: Moto1

ADVERTORIALIf there’s one thing the team at Moto1 wants the community to know, it’s that “we cater to all riders and all types of riding”.Family-owned and operated by Richard and…

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