Budget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debt
Loans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.
Loans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.
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OPINION: A Māori economy should not just aim for wealth but prioritise wellbeing.
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Movie costume exhibition brings important story to life at Te Awamutu Museum.
Police advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
Police told the 74-year-old to file an online crime report.
The event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.
News snippets from the Far North.
Episode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.
Hamuera Ellis-Erihe is one of six young people aged 12-16 who took their own lives.
Sean Anthony Carroll's arson caused around $550,000 in damage.
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
Bring a Tractor to School Day is a big event on the Darfield High School calendar.
Two major firework displays will be staged in Hawke’s Bay.
Horticultural bonanza and Halloween are highlights.
Remarkable triumph for Waikanae Chartered Club's 8ball adjunct.
Torere Macadamias leads New Zealand's industry growth with a 1000ha organic plan.
Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Todd Clark, Blair Drysdale.
A man bravely emptied up to five extinguishers on the fire while students were evacuated.
One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.
Rugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.
“The whole system relies on people overworking.”
Devan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.
The train will be based in Napier throughout the February 13-17 festival.