New ZealandLogging company fined $112k for breaching environmental standardsThe company was fined $112,500 for breaching environmental standards.17 Jul 05:55 AM
SportBlack Sox secure silver after hard-fought final against VenezuelaThe Black Sox lost 3-0 to Venezuela in the final, earning a silver medal.14 Jul 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuildThe pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow12 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floods23 Apr 04:03 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: 'An eye-opener' - evidence-based policing models a 'win for NZ'OPINION: New scientific, evidence-led policing makes communities safer.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTurnaround sees Awanui named Most Beautiful Tiny TownAwanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.09 Nov 10:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor Gisborne highway slip a huge blow to small communities.The section of Tiniroto Rd between Rockhill Rd and Parikanapa Rd is impassable.03 Oct 09:46 PM
New ZealandFears over speedsters along Dannevirke's High StreetRoad safety issues debated, and who is responsible for the state of Tararua's reserves?17 Apr 03:31 AM
KahuCorporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communitiesOPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandEnvironmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater takeA hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.28 Feb 03:25 AM
OpinionOpinion: Christchurch ratepayers will pay much more for water and water servicesGerry Brownlee says the water component in rates bills will more than double.04 Sep 05:00 PM
