News in brief: Climate summary reveals high rainfall in Northland; Kai Ora Fund open
The latest news bites from around the region.
The latest news bites from around the region.
Marcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.
A small investment in youth wellbeing goes a long way in making a difference.
I wonder about the extent of sense-checking around some speed limit changes.
Can you guess which baby names proved the most popular in Northland?
Fifty-six of the country's best young singers to perform
Friends of Maunu Cemetery help tidy the grounds once a week as a way to give back.
Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.
Ōmāpere bach expecting strong interest from Auckland buyers.
The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.
The white pointer, believed to be 3m long, was spotted leaping out of the water.
Water safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.
Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.
The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.
Robert Graves the man is less clear-cut than his poetry.
A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.
The improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.
The extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.
After deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.
The recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.
Whangārei's Neil Davidson has shot at world nine-hole golf final in Scotland.
The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.
James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
OPINION: The joy of public transportation.
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.
Tragedy brings the holiday road toll to 11.