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'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest job

It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.

Surgeries, outpatient appointments off at hospital after water leak trips power

A mother of a boy with surgery planned today faced the stress of the sudden change.

‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years

It plans to build a marine research and education facility.

‘Untenable situation’: Judge criticises care of man in isolation

Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.

Death in Wairoa: Police treat case as unexplained

Emergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact

'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

Another Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoil

The owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.

Te Ngae Rd works expected to cause delays

Plan ahead for temporary closures, NZTA says.

Why a fossil fuel advocate was appointed to boost renewable energy

Simeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.

Thousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chair

NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned

News briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lights

News snippets from the Far North.

Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injury

Top line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser

Far North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changes

The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.

'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her

'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'

Picky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?

Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.

‘More smoke than steam’: Fire crews battling blaze at Papakura scrap yard

Smoke from the fire reached as far as St Heliers due to changing winds.

Watch: Auckland woman chased by swerving pink-stickered van in terrifying road incident

She said the van came within inches of hitting her car full of children.

3D bioprinting: Expert says organ printing could be decades away

3D bioprinting creates tissues and organs using living cells and biomaterials.