Local Focus: Wairoa reaching out at Destination Playground
This time it was the adults being dropped in the pool. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Where rents are rising the fastest in NZ
Every region in the country saw an annual increase in August .
Farmers lose hundreds of lambs to storms
One farmer understood to have lost 600 lambs from 1700 ewes.
Northland's Mycoplasma bovis-infected farm confirmed as east of Dargaville
Northland's Mycoplasma bovis-infected farm confirmed as east of Dargaville.
Great Nepia missed out on all-white All Blacks
Bay-born fullback was arguably New Zealand rugby's first superstar.
No one home as fire destroys Ruakituri home
"When we got there it was well involved and pretty much destroyed."
'Heartbroken': Mum's grief over teen sports star's death
'She was a humble young lady, with a radiant smile, and with a quirky sense of humour.'
Teenage sports star found dead after medical event
Akuhata-Brown was 14 years old and a promising shot putter and basketball player.
School's out: Teachers walk off the job over pay - what are they really worth?
As teachers prepare to strike next week, how do we decide what they are worth?
Footballer injured in alleged assault
Footballer allegedly punched on the sideline in 'despicable' attack.
House fire reignites after being put out
Local community has rallied behind a family who lost their house in Waipawa on Sunday.
Two dead in Hawkes Bay car crash
State Highway 2 is blocked by a serious crash this evening.
Young woman died waiting for surgery, now her family want answers
Aroz Gilbert, 25, died days before her op, which had been rescheduled with no explanation.
Wairoa dominates regional kapa kaka competition
Thousands of people flooded the Wairoa township for the regional competition on Saturday.
Landslide and lake may become permanent
A landslide between Wairoa and Gisborne created a lake which is rising at 60cm a day.
Driver charged after passenger dies in hospital
He was rushed to Gisborne Hospital by ambulance, but died yesterday afternoon.
Ute passenger dies in hospital after Gisborne crash
Wairoa man has died after the ute he was a passenger in collided with a firewood trailer.
Local Focus: Gisborne mayor off the rails?
Gisborne mayor Meng Foon faces criticism. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The cost of Shane Jones' billion trees
About $61.7 million worth of projects were announced at the Provincial Growth Fund launch.
Hopes high for Gisborne rail to be back on track
Will the regional fund reopen East Coast rail? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: A leg up for rail to Gisborne?
Hopes are high the Government's regional development fund will reopen the Napier to Gisborne rail line. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Councils choosing karakia over prayers
Only half of the Bay councils have a prayer, with only one regularly using it.
Jobs outlook good for Hawke's Bay
Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.
Free mobile dental clinic swamped
Scheme with local iwi to deliver free dental care in Wairoa may be extended.
Team of dentists offer free work in Wairoa
Team of dentists in Wairoa seeing 100 patients who are eager to be treated.
Hitchhiker's wrong turn ends in police cells
A hitchhiker looking for a place to rest got her wish.
Local Focus: Freedom and hitchhiking
Paragliding from Te Mata Peak and thumbing it home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmer crushed by quad bike
A Wairoa farmer activated an emergency beacon while out mustering.
Two die in house fires
Auckland firefighters told person on fire before they arrived; Wairoa also sees fatality.
Tiny settlement wins big with water
Raupunga is winning with water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: DIY water supply a winner
Raupunga is winning with water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.