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A rare find in Riverhead Its not often an opportunity such 41 Kent Terrace in Riverhead comes along. as It offers the opportunity to own a waterfront property; the opportunity to subdivide and the opportunity to purchase the section next door. But first things first. Lets... Page 9

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Clock hands point way JUST take a left at the Waimauku clock. Directions for visitors could be that simple once a new $50,000 gateway entry feature is finished. The 4-and-a-half metre high timepiece and a linked footpath will include artwork relevant to the district as... Page 1

Our flying Kiwi THE worlds fastest Kiwi on salt is striving to set new records - on two bikes. Motorcyclist Corey Bertelsen of Muriwai hopes to beat his world land records on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, United States in August. But this year he is entering... Page 1

Bird cull riles mum FEATHERS are flying over the planned shooting of geese and pukeko at a new subdivision. One wild goose has been shot and it is understood more birds will be culled from a large reserve behind about 20 new sections on Matua Rd, Huapai. The wild geese... Page 1

Last Tui honoured THE Defence Force Chief has awarded unclaimed war medals to one of the last Tuis. Centenarian Inga HeatonBow nee Seifert was officially recognised on June 6 by Lieutenant General Tim Keating. Heaton-Bow is believed to be the last living Tui - a... Page 1

Police call for caution on rural roa.. POLICE want motorists to take care on rural roads after the hit and run of two cyclists. A motorist knocked two men off their bikes before fleeing the scene. Other cyclists encountered the same car in an earlier incident. The driver of the vehicle... Page 1

Veteran calm under fire A GULF War veteran has been maimed in a home explosion. Paul Robinson seriously scorched his right arm, fielded burns to his legs, left arm and face when an outdoor scrub fire detonated around him in Waimauku. The former Whenuapaibased aircraft... Page 1

Driver back in race OFF ROAD racer Dale Buckley wonders why he keeps returning to the unpredictable and tough Woodhill 100. Every time I go there I vow Im not coming back, the Waimauku resident says. Anyone knows that if you finish the Woodhill 100 its quite an... Page 1

Skaters wish granted JEROME Soole, 12, wrote to Auckland Council three years ago pleading for skate facilities in Riverhead. His letter and those of fellow year 5 students at Riverhead School achieved the desired result. A new skate ramp funded by the Rodney Local Board... Page 1

Police beach blitz A MAJOR police crackdown at Muriwai Beach has revealed some drivers have a long history of flouting the law. A big issue that came out of it is that a lot of people who have broken the rules for years think theyre entitled to and were pretty... Page 1

Age is mind over matter for centenar.. Eddie Hill has lived through a century with the mental agility of a younger man. The Kumeu resident boasts a razor sharp memory which son Terry Hill reckons exceeds his own. The people hes met at the rest home; he remembers their names and other... Page 1

Tui set on turning 100 INGA Heaton-Bow, 99, has cheated death twice to make New Zealand war history. The Parakai woman is believed to be the last living Tui - a member of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps which formed the New Zealand Forces Clubs during World War... Page 1

Crackdown on beaches DANGEROUS driving at Muriwai Beach has sparked a major police crackdown. The planned multi-agency operation follows a spate of complaints to Kumeu police and Muriwai-based Auckland Council rangers about risky motoring behaviour. This includes a quad... Page 1

Inquiry into posting TWO members of the Muriwai surf club are talking with police about a social media page that allegedly shared inappropriate photos of young members. Both are banned from the club pending investigations by police and Child, Youth and Family. The club... Page 1

Water at a price BUILDER Brett Davy has a problem he cant fix - a $15,199 Watercare bill. The building renovation manager is balking at the cost to connect the water main and sewer for the house he and his brothers have relocated to Arthur St, Riverhead. At first... Page 1

Gala to help princess THE sign on Amira Saids pram reads, Were the proud parents of a T9 M miracle. And the 3-year-old girl is truly unique. The Waimauku youngster is one in 100 million to be born with Trisomy 9 mosaicism, a rare genetic condition caused by having an... Page 1

Wine nous Meet our next Look Whos Talking person who believes in the personal retailing touch - Page 1

Ready for anything FACING a large tropical cyclone is going to need all the downunder experience Volvo Ocean yacht race veteran Stu Bannatyne can summon. The Riverhead professional sailor will be helping the young crew of Team Alvimedica cut through the Southern Ocean... Page 1

Cow theft upsets THIEVES have stolen two of four cows raised together since birth. The overnight theft took place on February 23 at Kumeus Old Railway Rd. Its really sad because they were such good mates, owner Sheila Mandeno says. I felt sorry for the two... Page 1

Invasive pest Salvinia molesta, an aggressive aquatic weed, has been found in small pockets of the Te Henga Wetland - Page 1

Get the neighbourhood banter with ne.. Its been a couple of months since Fairfax Media NZ, publisher of the Nor-west News, bought a stake in the Kiwifounded neighbourhood website neighbourly.co.nz. And in that time site membership has jumped from 60,000 to 85,000 people across 1500... Page 1

Theft a blow to community THIEVES have plundered the House of Wellbeing, a new social enterprise hub being built for the community in the former Parakai Tavern. They stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment and vandalised the premises in the early hours of Saturday... Page 1

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Key puts brake on arrogance PRIME Minister John Keys not letting his and Nationals runaway election win go to his or the partys head. In fact, he wants to rein in any arrogance within the party before it even starts. Key ended a Team Key bus tour of the North Island at Soljans Wine Estate in Kumeu in his Helensville electorate where about 200 people gathered. Thanking supporters, Key says this campaign was unlike any othe Page 3

Boy burnt in mower fire A 14-YEAR-old boy who received serious burns to his legs in a lawnmower fire is now in fair condition at Kidz First Childrens Hospital. Sergeant John Roberts says he was injured while he was filling the petrol tank. Eight fire trucks, two tankers, police and a St John Ambulance were called to the Dairy Flat home on September 16 at 5pm. The boys grandfather Philip Bayly of Kumeu, said petrol spil Page 3

Pain behind smiles HE beautiful smile of Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Stephie Joustra hides a painful past. The top beauty queen has battled the auto-immune disease Lupus since she was 13. I woke up in the morning and couldnt move, the Waimauku resident says. This went on for a couple of years. Joustra has been handpicked for the Miss Universe New Zealand finals for the second year running at SkyCity Page 3

Stolen cannon is returned home A cannon, mortar and ammunition that was stolen from a dead mans house in Waitakere have been found. The Nor-west News reported on July 31 that the items had been stolen from Paul Carrs property shortly after his death in June. His family had planned to send Paul Carr off by firing the cannon at his funeral. Pauls brother, Greg, says the cannon was found behind the house under a plastic sheet s Page 3

Support your community DO YOU want a more caring place to live! Then join a revitalised Rodney Neighbourhood Support group. Street co-ordinators and individuals are needed to make a difference in the norwest. Margaret Faed, the Rodney Neighbourhood Support Coordinator will work with Kumeu Community Constable Melissa Haven. I believe community should look after community, Faed, a former Waimauku resident, says. We Page 3

Athlete a model of success IT MAY not be her event but Portia Bing is raring to make her Commonwealth Games debut on Saturday morning (New Zealand time). The Kumeu woman is part of New Zealands 4 x 400 metre womens relay team in Glasgow. This follows her devastation in not qualifying for the heptathlon because of a broken hand. But her second chance came when she ran a personal best of 54.6 sec after being invited by Athl Page 3

Crash kills motorcyclist Motorcyclist Joshua Porter, 31, of Helensville, died after crashing on State Highway 16 near Waimauku on Friday about 8.15pm. Porter died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved and it is believed his motorcycle left the road on a bend, police say. The Serious Crash Unit is still investigating the death and will consider all issues, such as whether speed, alcohol or weather conditions were c Page 3

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Dolphin rallies roll on MAUIS dolphin campaigners continue their pressure on the Government with a march to John Keys electorate office in Huapai on July 13. This follows successful marches around New Zealand to save this dolphin species. Mauis & Hectors Dolphins Education / Action chairwoman Christine Rose says New Zealanders, and especially coastal communities, love the marine mammal. The event celebrates our lit Page 3

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In the footsteps of the fallen THE historic steps of fallen New Zealand soldiers will cut a path through Helensville this month. The Kaipara Memorial RSA and Kaipara College students are paying tribute to men from the district who did not return from fighting World War I 100 years ago. Committee member Keith Cowper and secretary manager Graham Matthews are launching a timeline to mark the centennial of the landing at Gallipoli Page 3

Taggers hit fire station VANDALS have tagged the Bethells Valley rural fire station only days before its 30th anniversary celebrations. All four sides of the building were spray-painted to the dismay of volunteer firefighters preparing for a founding members open day on June 14. Its a very uncool thing to do to a community station when were only here to help, chief fire officer Eugene Scott says. People are volun Page 3