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Not Just The News
There’s no shortage of news these days — and let’s be honest, most of it isn’t much fun to read.
That’s exactly why Hold The News exists.
This isn’t just another news site. It’s a place for stories that make people smile, think, and occasionally laugh out loud. A place where writing isn’t filtered through headlines and agendas, but shared with personality and purpose.
Short stories, local insights, humour, cartoons, opinions — if it’s worth reading, it belongs here.
Let’s replace press with express.
Write with energy. Write with honesty. Write something people actually want to read.
If you’ve ever thought, “I could write something better than that” — this is your chance.
Be brave - Give it a try - Your article doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be yours.
Creating a writer account is simple. Add an image, write 300–600 words, and choose your publication date. You can edit your article right up until it goes live.
Topics you can write about
News
Local stories from the North Shore — the kind that matter to the people who live here.
Politics
Council matters, local issues, and community voices. Local representatives are welcome to contribute.
Sports
Grassroots sport, school competitions, weekend games — the stories behind the scores.
Science & Tech
Real-world insights from people working with technology, research, and innovation.
Lifestyle
Homes, gardens, travel, health, food, and everything in between.
Fiction
Serial stories encouraged — leave your readers wanting more… to be continued.
Events
What’s happening, what happened, and what’s worth knowing about.
Opinion
Your perspective matters — just keep it respectful.
Other
If it doesn’t fit a category, it probably belongs here.
Click the menu and register your interest.
You might be surprised how many people are waiting to read what you have to say.
Steven Sesselmann
Platform Editor
That’s exactly why Hold The News exists.
This isn’t just another news site. It’s a place for stories that make people smile, think, and occasionally laugh out loud. A place where writing isn’t filtered through headlines and agendas, but shared with personality and purpose.
Short stories, local insights, humour, cartoons, opinions — if it’s worth reading, it belongs here.
Let’s replace press with express.
Write with energy. Write with honesty. Write something people actually want to read.
If you’ve ever thought, “I could write something better than that” — this is your chance.
Be brave - Give it a try - Your article doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be yours.
Creating a writer account is simple. Add an image, write 300–600 words, and choose your publication date. You can edit your article right up until it goes live.
Topics you can write about
News
Local stories from the North Shore — the kind that matter to the people who live here.
Politics
Council matters, local issues, and community voices. Local representatives are welcome to contribute.
Sports
Grassroots sport, school competitions, weekend games — the stories behind the scores.
Science & Tech
Real-world insights from people working with technology, research, and innovation.
Lifestyle
Homes, gardens, travel, health, food, and everything in between.
Fiction
Serial stories encouraged — leave your readers wanting more… to be continued.
Events
What’s happening, what happened, and what’s worth knowing about.
Opinion
Your perspective matters — just keep it respectful.
Other
If it doesn’t fit a category, it probably belongs here.
Click the menu and register your interest.
You might be surprised how many people are waiting to read what you have to say.
Steven Sesselmann
Platform Editor
