State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill closure with no diversions
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill, between Okitu and Tolaga Bay, will be closed on Thursday 15 November to allow the NZ Police Serious Crash Unit to carry out their investigation into a fatal crash on the road on Saturday 10 November. The section of road will be closed between 10am and 2pm. There are no diversions available during this time so drivers are advised to plan ahead. Read more
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Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.