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'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents speak 15 years after unsolved murder
Scott Guy was 31 when he was shot on July 8, 2010, at the end of his driveway.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Humble Northland couple’s community contribution recognised
John and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.
Community stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer service
Dot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.
Changing lives: Autistic families finding friendship and acceptance together
Jill Fallowfield's children were often being left out in social situations. Not here.
Aroha ki te tangata: New generation
Join us as we delve into the lives of the Nuku-Karika whānau, where dedicated Wardens Maehe and Ane are ushering in their tamariki. Made with the help of Te Mangai Paho
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
From trolley duty to management and now community hero
After becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
A great sign of the times as Waka Kotahi and Te Matawai win award for bilingual signage
Waka Kotahi and Te Mātāwai have won an award for their bilingual signs.
Deane back as Visions boss, still to sell security firm after misconduct ruling
Why Tiny Deane is back at work as chief executive of Visions of a Helping Hand Trust.
Napier’s Ocean Spa to re-open in less than a month
New and improved public pools set to open in May.
New barbecue area at Whanganui park
“We’re all working together and doing what we need to do."
'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homeless
Laura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.
New Year Honours: Doctor, ‘saint’, and now Sir Ashley Bloomfield
“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”
‘This honour represents all those trailblazers’: Athletes, academics and advocates named in Honours list
Six new knights and dames have been appointed.
Meet our new knights and dames: The full New Year Honours list
Kiwis who have distinguished themselves serving the community have been recognised.
Listen to the best Te Ao Māori wahine creatives and thought leaders korero
It's a star-studded lineup of wahine Māori Toa taking to the stage.
Māori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'
Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.
The war on waste: Food Not Bombs steps up to plate in Auckland
The group gives away free meals made from food that businesses might otherwise throw out.
Local Focus: Bubble Kōrero a success
Conversations aplenty at lockdown exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Community work for isolation booze run
Queenstown man sentenced to 40 hours' community service, must pay $1000 for TV damage.
'$5 too much to be affordable': Calls for removal of prescription 'tax'
Prescription fee's are not bettering health outcomes, professionals believe.
Local Focus: Lockdown giving homeless chance to change
Charities work around the clock to cater for the homeless. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Sir Robert Martin will provide inspiration at new Whanganui programme
Lifestyle management course offers tips and support for wellbeing.
Tauranga Community Foodbank sees more demand from singles
Tauranga Community Foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin talks about the growing trend of single people needing help from the foodbank.
Tool Time: Community library loans out everything from leaf blowers to jigsaws
"Just like a library book I renewed my rental and kept it for a few more days."