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.
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Uniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people together
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.
Mike King: Why fundraising for Gumboot Friday is more vital than ever
OPINION: I know I’m a polarising figure. I’m aware of the strong opinions out there.
Nanaia Mahuta: As we seek economic sovereignty, we must resist being marginalised
OPINION: A Māori economy should not just aim for wealth but prioritise wellbeing.
Horse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Costumes of Ka Whawhai Tonu movie on display for the first time
Movie costume exhibition brings important story to life at Te Awamutu Museum.
Traffic flowing after SH1 truck crash
Police advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
28 people, 99 charges: All the names and details from massive Mob bust
Nearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.
'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continues
Dame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.
Seven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon church
Episode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.
News briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworks
News snippets from the Far North.
New plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sector
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.
Awanui Day on Saturday to celebrate tiny Far North town
The event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.
Watch: 'Terrifying' home invasion attempt on woman in wheelchair, police a no-show
Police told the 74-year-old to file an online crime report.
Inquest into spate of suspected youth suicides in Northland
Hamuera Ellis-Erihe is one of six young people aged 12-16 who took their own lives.
'It broke me and our kids': Jealous ex burns down home of partner, children
Sean Anthony Carroll's arson caused around $550,000 in damage.
Police, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crash
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the reopening.
Gang member arrested for possessing homemade firearm
The small homemade pistol was capable of firing .22 calibre rounds.
The town where kids bring their tractors to school
Bring a Tractor to School Day is a big event on the Darfield High School calendar.
Guy Fawkes 2024: Where to watch Hawke’s Bay’s best firework displays
Two major firework displays will be staged in Hawke’s Bay.
Horticultual Society Summer Show, Deadset Halloween party and CBD clean-up in Tairāwhiti this weekend
Horticultural bonanza and Halloween are highlights.
Local 8ball adjunct rises to national prominence with stellar performances
Remarkable triumph for Waikanae Chartered Club's 8ball adjunct.
Māori business leader Vanessa Hayes champions organic macadamia farming in NZ
Torere Macadamias leads New Zealand's industry growth with a 1000ha organic plan.
The PM ponders a CGT on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Todd Clark, Blair Drysdale.
Waikato school struck by lightning before hall fire
A man bravely emptied up to five extinguishers on the fire while students were evacuated.
39 years in Taupiri - no problems. 3 weeks in Huntly and $40,000 worth of bikes vanish
One of the stolen bikes was a Triumph that was only purchased six weeks ago.
Rugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglary
Rugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.
Burned-out cardiologist says health commissioner 'living in La La Land'
“The whole system relies on people overworking.”
Into the back-up squad: Flanders gets ABs XV chance
Devan Flanders has played 118 games in Super Rugby or for the Magpies.
A decade without steam - now the train is back for Art Deco Festival
The train will be based in Napier throughout the February 13-17 festival.