'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only day
Having an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.
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$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
Natural Heritage funding opens
Applications open for funding via GDC through the Natural Heritage Fund.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
'Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and community
Tataitia Ra Matariki Festival in Tolaga Bay offers some respite for the region.
Man who killed person with his car convicted again 40 years later
Peter Napier killed a motorist with his car in 1982 and then a pedestrian in 2022.
Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project
The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.
Celebrating 100 years: Betty Irving's life of passion and humor
Betty Irving: A century of sports, music, and laughter
July marks awareness month for rare cancer Sarcoma
Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society busy with Daffodil Day prep.
Housebound music fan runs radio station from bed
Running the 1980/90s music channel gives Bradley Simmonds purpose.
'People think we’re loaded, but we’re not, we’re broke,' says vicar
St Saviours is at risk of closing after running a $5k monthly deficit
Whopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and Starbucks
A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World'.
Wairoa orchardist top apple grower in Gisborne horticulture competition
Sirius Tamati-Smith recognised in Gisborne's Young Grower competition.
Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
Fit a CPD for quad bike safety: Safer Rides covering almost half the cost
Farmers have been urged to fit CPDs to their quads at a discounted price.
Frosty fundraiser: Swim event at Kaiti Beach aids SuperGrans Tairawhiti
Money raised goes to SuperGrans Tairāwhiti.
Gisborne letters on replacing animal feed, Great Barrier Reef visit, gun laws
OPINION: Gisborne letters on replacing animal feed, Great Barrier Reef visit, gun laws.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
Courier driver avoids conviction for crash that left motorcyclist dead
An NZ Post van and motorbike collided head-on along a rural road.
Woman hit by car in Hamilton then taken away in same vehicle
The woman was later located and is in hospital.
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.
Nuclear test witness to receive medal
'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'
Adopt a Granny programme to help elderly with extra food and social support
The initiative started in response to some elderly going without food.
Teanau Tuiono: Engineered stone must be banned
OPINION: New Zealand needs to emulate Australia’s groundbreaking decision.
Durie Hill Elevator celebrates 105th birthday in Whanganui
The 105th birthday of Durie Hill Elevator.
One tonne of fish, and more, for flood-affected Wairoa families
Kāpiti has responded to Wairoa's time of need.
Man who scaled courtroom barrier to attack relative's murderer admits guilt
Arohaina Henare was stabbed to death by Moses Mohi Taua in 2022.
‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillor
One councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.
Quad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount
'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
David Seymour talks Pharmac on The Country
David Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, Lindy Nelson.
Kerbside recycling has smooth start apart from minor teething issues
The new kerbside recycling collection began earlier this month.