New ZealandTen Hawke's Bay locals named 2026 Tower Local HeroesThe medallists are now in the running for the Local Hero of the Year Award.19 Nov 04:00 PM
Herald NOWTaps run dry: Northland town’s water woes deepenNorthern Advocate’s Yolisa Tswanya on Kāeo’s water crisis - two weeks without supply and locals demanding answers. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Nov 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Aroha and resilience': Historic church reopens almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle floods'This church is more than timber and glass – it's the wairua of Ōmāhu standing again.'04 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandThe Wellbeing Protocol reckons community funding can be done way better20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuild24 Jun 05:00 PM
Royals'Quite incredible': Go Racing's thrilling journey to Royal AscotAlbert Bosma's Go Racing has three horses competing at Royal Ascot this week.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaperOPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passageBuilt to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain. 30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsOn The Up: How Olympic gold changed Hamish Kerr's lifeKerr's victory resonated in a special way with Kiwis; an undoubted Olympics highlight. 25 Apr 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floodsThe redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.23 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandTsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultationNorthland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Boxing‘Changing your mentality’: How Kiwi kickboxer fights during Ramadan fast She will fast until about an hour before fighting Aima Hattori.21 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
Kahu'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunitiesSlash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Evidence’ of ancient relationship: Moa droppings offer ecological cluesThe extinction of moa disrupts native forest ecosystems.16 Jan 07:12 PM
KahuWhy Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour healthNew plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.08 Jan 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money failsA Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMisspelled road signs called out by residentsThe Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders05 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revivedWhat's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.25 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity marae on the horizon for WhangamatāA dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.12 Aug 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Was a community and now it's a family': How the Cape Coast reacted as 6m swells bore down'It's a wonderful community – it was a community and now it's a family. It is remarkable.'26 Jun 03:38 AM
New ZealandTalking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trustOPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.20 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandRepair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determinedA third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandMangrove trees a concern for Whangamatā community groupWhangamatā Harbour Care raises concern about potential mangrove invasion.07 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandFrom trolley duty to management and now community heroAfter becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.17 Dec 12:59 AM
