New ZealandRed Cross plans for freeing up $18m cyclone fund to stretch into MayMost of $18m fund to be spent within 6 months, but there's calls for haste.04 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders running all night to fight cancerThe 468 people who participated ran, walked or danced through the all-night relay.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTattoo flash sale draws big crowd to Napier, raises $20k for cyclone recoveryA line snaked down to the street in the hours leading up to the event.02 Apr 12:31 AM
Lifestyle'On His Majesty's Secret Service': James Bond's nod to the King's coronationThe new James Bond story will commemorate the King's rise to the throne.31 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandCanadian couple gift their $2.5m property to Hawke's Bay FoundationA Canadian couple will donate the proceeds from the sale of their Tuki Tuki Rd home.31 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandRun for ‘Reido’: Post-cyclone wellbeing the focus of Hastings charity gigLost brother, son and mate remembered in charity event.31 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hawke’s Bay Toy Drive races into actionCommunity effort goes flat out to put smiles on children’s faces.29 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandSnapper Bonanza fish auction raises $11k for Kaitaia Fire BrigadeContestants also gave cash and a newly won TV to family whose home was damaged by fire.27 Mar 04:39 AM
KahuMum of nine thankful to Dave Letele and Pak'nSavePak’nSave announces ‘Pak Your Pantry’, an initiative to support Cyclone Gabrielle whānau.27 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandHighway to help: Charity motorcycle ride raises funds for cyclone reliefRiders paid $10 each to take part, plus donations.26 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay 'hero': Neela dishes up thousands of free mealsUp to a thousand free meals a day come from Neela's makeshift kitchen in Napier.23 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandCharity drive from Auckland to Bluff makes it to WhanganuiThe event participants bought a car for less than $2000 to take part in the drive.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne-day cricket final in Napier to support cyclone recoveryCentral Stags will play Canterbury in Napier next week.20 Mar 09:46 PM
LifestyleKiwi boy with rare condition faces $144,000 surgery to save him from going blindOnly one other in NZ has the same diagnosis.18 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSharon Stone breaks down: ‘Just lost half my money’Star confesses to serious financial loss due to "this serious banking thing".17 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay restaurants cooking up a storm to raise cyclone relief funds“We are attempting to create the country’s biggest-ever dinner party."15 Mar 02:22 AM
New ZealandRelay For Life participants run up a tallyIt costs about $450,000 a year to keep operations running.15 Mar 12:33 AM
New ZealandComfort food on the menu to raise vital funds for cyclone-devastated areasNorthland restaurants are cooking up a storm for cyclone relief on March 20.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Downs returns home for charity eventThe event is happening at Whanganui Collegiate School's Prince Edward Auditorium at 7pm.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Made every ounce of lost sleep so worthwhile': Te Arawa concert raises nearly $40K for flood victimsConcert organisers have described the amount of money raised as "humbling".13 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandHabitat for Humanity opens community housing project in 'our flashest town'The need for housing has soared due to factors like skyrocketing property prices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homelessLaura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.10 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuDave Letele’s diary of the devastation and sense of hopelessness in rural communitiesCommunity advocate Dave Letele goes into the heart of the devastated regions.09 Mar 07:03 AM
New ZealandRound The Bays Auckland: All you need to knowMore than 20,000 people are expected to take part in Auckland's Round the Bays run today.04 Mar 08:00 PM
LifestyleIce in his veins: Cancer survivor attempts to break NZ’s unofficial ice-bath recordJosh Komen said ice baths were a real catalyst to reclaiming mental and physical health.04 Mar 05:28 AM
New Zealand‘Thank you is hardly saying enough’: Grieving family thanks Rotorua’s generosityFor just a week, Rotorua made this family feel good again.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandEsk Valley winery converts restaurant into counselling centre for traumatised locals"I prayed for my life that night and I’m haunted by the sound of water."28 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandCountry artists stream living room gigs to raise funds for flood reliefCountry artists across the motu have showcased their skills online for flood relief.20 Feb 09:24 PM
EnvironmentEx-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergencyGareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.23 Jan 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlind Low Vision NZ upheaval backed by inquiry; board worried by staff exodusFallout from a radical overhaul of a vital charity continues.22 Jan 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe charity boss who helped himself to a houseLate president of the Wellington Region Kidney Society was facing police investigation.06 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission feeds 500 for ChristmasThere was 120kg of ham and plenty of potato salad on the menu.24 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandOne person buys 8400 tickets to sold-out charity event they can’t even attendAlmost 34,000 tickets have been sold to tonight's 'Silent Night'.21 Dec 06:16 AM
KahuWhangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stressPeople who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.18 Dec 04:00 PM