'I thought she would be disadvantaged': How surgery transformed a schoolgirl's life
Six years on from surgery, Te Waiwaha is trilingual and loves to sing and play sports.
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Opinion: ‘Shaky start’ for Hastings to Napier railway line
Opinion: Only three short-line public railway lines in operation in North Island .
'Footsteps of our tipuna': New race custodians aim to uphold IronMāori's legacy of inclusion and support
Chairperson Mike Paku said the event had gone from 'strength to strength'.
Devices, haze and the arrival of Christ: Inside Hastings' first medical cannabis lounge
'There’s plenty of harm in Hastings already, we want to offer something reducing harm.'
Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
Echunga sinks - Kiwis’ 1800s visual memory shaped by paintings: Toni MacKinnon
Opinion: Within hours the Echunga had broken up and almost all its cargo was lost.
Opinion: High-priced colt shows potential with Awapuni win
OPINION: Colt had to call on all his qualities for win.
The meth lab, the gang taxing and a murder charge
Five years after a meth lab was found in bush, the chaotic fallout can be revealed.
'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called Eric
Ross Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.
Marcus Musson: Positive signs from China but forest owners should hold the high-fives
Sponsored content: Don’t go out and plan that trip to the Bahamas yet.
First permaculture garden for Auckland Garden DesignFest
Gardeners keen on interesting design ideas are in for a treat.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture
Jared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Boaties asked to stay clear of Hot Water Beach during search and rescue exercise
Emergency services to converge on Coromandel for training event.
'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trial
After struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.
Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
It comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.
SUV gutted by second arson in three days
An arsonist had a second go at an SUV parked in a Kaiti driveway Thursday night.
Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
'Disabled lives matter': Disability sector changes protested in Whangārei
About 100 people attended the Whangārei protest against Government changes.
'It's the pinnacle': Kiwi mountain biker claims historic victory
Robin Goomes titled her entry to the Utah event, 'Who’s going to keep the house clean?'
'Not a choice': 2.8% of Tauranga people experience homelessness
Rough sleeping is what most people think of when it comes to homelessness.
'The name's Burke. Fergus Burke'
Burke fills Owen Farrell's role, stating he must “be my own player”.
A tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best white
Church Road's budget bottles won big at the New World Wine Awards.
Luxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this term
The India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.
Ten local contractors selected for major road repair programme in Gisborne
“We are incredibly grateful to receive this funding."
Put out fishing fires properly
Firefighters ask people fishing at the mouth of Waipaoa to out their fires out properly.
No NZTA funding to replace three cyclone-destroyed bridges
'Some bridges did not meet the criteria, which is disappointing news for affected whānau.'
Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.
US and NZ weather with Chris Brandolino on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Kathryn Wright, Ben Picton, Stu Loe, and Warwick Catto.
Hastings’ Grace Fulford wins 2024 NZ Young Grower of the Year
'Having my entire family there to celebrate the win with me made it even more special.'
Whangamatā to host 'orienteering on steroids' multisport event
This weekend's challenge involves running, walking, mountain biking and orienteering.
Resilience, innovation, and excellence: Pan Pac Hawke’s Bay Business Award finalists announced
Over 200 Hawke's Bay businesses nominated by the public for region's celebration.