Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents
The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.
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The young school students travelling 828km a week to swim training
'You don’t think about the travel, you think about how much fun you’re going to have.'
'Out of line': PM slams doctors for prioritising Māori and Pasifika
The PM says health professionals were wrong to implement a race-based policy.
Kaumatua would like the return of his special tokotoko
Northland kaumatua left his walking stick by his car - it's gone walkabout.
'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.'
Applications open for planning scholarship to boost local environmental knowledge
Taranaki mother Kerena Wano uses scholarship to pursue planning diploma for local benefit.
‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community
'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'
'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
Napier Council has decided two Māori ward councillors will join the council in 2025.
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
Sweet as: Lolly shop venture fulfils childhood dream
A sweet pop of colour is soon to make its debut in Dannevirke's High St.
Bay Woolworths staff walk off jobs to protest wages, staffing levels
Some staff can't afford to shop where they work, a delegate says.
Experts warn shallow aquifers increase vulnerability to contamination on East Coast
Survey reveals aquifer depths of 5m-48m, raising concerns about future water availability.
Gisborne students engage with role models at Duffy Books anniversary event
Nearly 15 million books given away as Duffy programme marks 30 years.
Join the Pass Wide and Slow campaign for safer roads for horse riders and cyclists
'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.
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.'
Intimate performances by Dave Khan return to the Small Hall Sessions
Dave Khan returns to the Small Hall Sessions for intimate performances.
Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
Rutene Spooner gets serious impersonating Billy T. James
Musical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit
Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patterson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
'Astounded': Drink-driver allegedly caught twice in four hours
'It’s extremely concerning that people are continuing to make reckless decisions.'
North Island's East Coast struck by 'moderate' shaking after earthquake
The quake struck 15km west of Tokomaru Bay.
Woolworths should practise what they preach, striking staff say
Woolworths staff are saying their workload is unmanageable and they're not valued.
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide
Struggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
Canterbury farmer joins push for council shake-up
Allan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.
Police name Kaitāia homicide victim
The suspect, reportedly known to the man, was charged on Sunday night with his murder.
PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death
The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.