Photo: PhototechNZ Winning the Lotto NRFL Championship and securing promotion back into the Northern League isn't just a victory for Manukau United's mens team, but a statement that South Auckland football is on the rise, according to the team's head coach Gordon Paulsen. “This means a lot for our club and our community,” Paulsen says.  “We’ll now be the only South Auckland team competing at this level. It’s a fantastic achievement and something everyone involved can be prou

Roger performing on stage with his family and friends, including Tigilau Ness (far left) Community voices rang out at the Nga Tapuwae Community Centre this month as long-time activist, musician and former 275 Times editor, Roger Fowler launched his new vinyl album, Songs of Struggle & Solidarity. The project was sparked when young people attending Palestine rallies encouraged Fowler to record his well-known protest songs.  “They thought they should be recorded,” he said. “So

John showing his award winning bahn mi at his new store at 55 Montgomerie Rd What started as a side hustle on Massey Road has become one of Auckland’s most celebrated food stories. Banh Mi Boy, founded by husband-and-wife team John and Zeena Giang, has now been recognised three years running in Auckland’s Iconic Eats 100 list – proof that their authentic Vietnamese sandwiches have struck a chord well beyond Māngere. For John, the inspiration came years earlier. Having lived i

The Māngere Bridge Mason & Mortimer Lawyers team (L-R): Sharon Lockhart-Beattie, Mataiasi To'ofohe, Maria Mortimer, Averil McIntyre and...