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Shelley Loader: How we balance our needs with the needs of others

OPINION: During times of crisis there is more of an expectation to prioritise others.

'Several parties' interested in buying pilot academy

Academy chairman Matthew Doyle says it is 'prudent to keep all options open'.

Cooks Classic added to World Athletics Continental Tour

'By moving to a complete Bronze meeting, we will be able to showcase another 12 events.'

How a small alpine town handles major winter festival

Last year's event contributed $1 million to the district's economy.

Horizons ratepayers face 8.8% rate increase

The increase is lower than what was proposed in the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan.

'Keep an eye on the forecast': Heavy rain watch, strong winds on way

The heavy rain watch has a moderate chance of becoming a warning.

SH4 road closure hours extended for one week

Rebuilding the northbound lane is the next step which is expected to start on July 7.

New Plymouth signs up against seabed mine

The council has joined the opposition to seabed mining in South Taranaki.

'An increasing problem': Principal's plea as food demand increases

KidsCan will provide more than 5.6 million food items for school kids this year.

‘A place of abundance’: New section of cycle trail opens

'A trail that honours the stories and abundance of this land.'

Northern claim win in Pownall Trophy revival

They will now take on Central Hawke's Bay.

Former Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies aged 93

Dempsey Corkran, the only Lake Alice staff member charged, has died aged 93.

Whanganui weather: Expect a wet and windy end to the week

'As the rainfall picks up, the wind will also be picking up.'

Kevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again

OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.

Here to stay: No speed limit change for SH3

The Government's auto reversal decision "created some angst for our community", MP says.

Seabed mine boss calls on Māori to work for him

'We’re going to be working with South Taranaki iwi when we get our consents.'

Whanganui speed skater eyes big second half of the year

'I would love to go to the Olympics one day.'

'Our sacred state of reset': Puanga rises over Ruapehu to herald Māori new year

This year's national celebration highlighted the star Puanga, or Rigel.