The logistics are mind-blowing. And while it's a book fair, it's as much about numbers as it is about books. Picture two cool stores with the proportions of a football... Read More

'Love your work Smithy, will get onto it,” and 'Gidday champ - I'm sure we've got some stuff we can dig out and send up.” These were among the Facebook... Read More

As an avid reader, Hairini's Karen Williamson jumped at the chance to set up a neighbourhood book exchange outside her front gate six months ago. The bright yellow... Read More

For 23 years she was the Sunday morning voice of Village Radio, a friend to the city's elderly and lonely. They loved her company, they loved her music and they... Read More

He introduces himself as Mr Sausage - a name well-earned and well respected. 'I barbecue sausages for 300 kids in just a couple of hours,” Mr Sausage says... Read More

They may be just three or four years old, but the children of Katikati Kindergarten are helping to feed their local community and learning to protect and enhance... Read More

A relaxing day of country fun for the whole family is on offer at Te Puna School's 2018 Country Fair on March 17, from 10am-2pm. It will be jam-packed with fun... Read More

Milk on a stick or a vegetable sorbet sounds like a recipe for a disaster, but 15 tertiary students are making it work by serving up some tasty, locally-grown dishes. Toi... Read More

It looks heartening, but can also be an eyesore and a menace. The recycling bins stationed around town are often chock-a-block with bottles, and bottles that can't... Read More

The lights will go out across the world and the globe will be in unison for just one hour in a symbolic commitment to the planet this month. Earth hour will be... Read More

There is no uncertainty in Sophie Iwakiri's voice when she declares that she will change the education system in Japan. The 18-year-old exudes confidence - she... Read More

The United Kingdom may be renowned for its welcoming and well-mannered locals, but in reality, travelling through the country isn't all tea and biscuits. Like most... Read More