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!['Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
![New Māori ward approved as Napier reshapes its council structure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
New Māori ward approved as Napier reshapes its council structure
Napier Council has decided two Māori ward councillors will join the council in 2025.
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Christchurch News
![The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
![Alwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience — the 'Auckland Grammar way' is a destructive anachronism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Alwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience — the 'Auckland Grammar way' is a destructive anachronism
OPINION: Even David Seymour described Grammar as a ‘barbaric’ place for some students.
![Air NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after hydraulic system issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Air NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after hydraulic system issues
Two of the three brakes reportedly were not working.
Wellington news
![Govt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Govt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?
There are no existing state highways in New Zealand built to accommodate the higher limit.
![Thomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Thomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?
ANALYSIS: The capital appears to be doing much better than the rest of the country.
![Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
A major project to 'revitalise' Wellington's Golden Mile starts next year.
Auckland News
!['Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
![The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
![Only two children allegedly remain at Ponsonby preschool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Only two children allegedly remain at Ponsonby preschool
Parents threatened to remove children from preschool after fiery feud with management.
Regional news
!['Lost everything that mattered': How he went from prison to fulltime work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Lost everything that mattered': How he went from prison to fulltime work
'This service is truly one in a million ... I have never known or seen anything like it.'
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Victim speaks of 'horrific' dog attack: 'I was screaming hoping someone would come help'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Victim speaks of 'horrific' dog attack: 'I was screaming hoping someone would come help'
'It was like they were taking turns, biting into my arms and lower legs.'
!['Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
![New Māori ward approved as Napier reshapes its council structure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
New Māori ward approved as Napier reshapes its council structure
Napier Council has decided two Māori ward councillors will join the council in 2025.
![Proposed tramway extension stopped in its tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Proposed tramway extension stopped in its tracks
Council boss David Langford says 'heritage transport experiences' could be an alternative.
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![Tackling NZ’s food waste problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tackling NZ’s food waste problem
Woolworths’ ambitious goal to keep unsold food from landfill.
![How Blue Frog made a giant leap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How Blue Frog made a giant leap
Sustainable breakfast company breaks into new markets with help from Kiwibank.
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Ambulance stations need urgent work
Light The Way appeal needs $4m to fund urgent station builds.