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Inclusive or undemocratic? Council gives youth decision-making powers

One councillor said the move 'breaches the very basis of our democracy'.

Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs

The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.

Explore Te Ara i Whiti: Celebrating love and unity through contemporary art

Tairāwhiti Arts Festival's interactive sculpture exhibition returns.

High tea event to mark horticultural society's 100th

NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll is to be the guest speaker at the event.

Mates Mana: Free wellbeing workshop on offer

Providing tools 'to care for ourselves and others during these challenging times'.

Ideal spring for crop planting so far

Maize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.

Gisborne Herald editor departs, new chief joins team

Jeremy Muir's departure ends a 140-year relationship between family and newspaper.

Watch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meeting

Gary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.

Cyclone recovery work nears completion in Coromandel

More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.

Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō

The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.

'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime

'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'

Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead

Champ stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.

The root of the kūmara unearthed in Golden Bay

Research has uncovered the location of the earliest sites of kūmara in Polynesia.

Seafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rules

Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.

Serious injuries after incident at Rotorua address

Emergency services were called to a Ngongotahā address this morning.

Maersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgrade

A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.

Splash Planet countdown begins as tickets go on sale

Splash Planet is ready to go for another summer of fun in Hawke's Bay.

Popular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summer

The walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.