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'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowning
John Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU.
Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen suffers traumatic brain injury in motorbike crash
Charlie gets confused about what month it is and has short-term memory loss.
Police seek witnesses to serious motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.
'End of story': Man reveals how he survived after falling into sewage tank
The orchard worker has a chest infection and a few strained muscles after falling in.
'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crews
The 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.
Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.
Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway
Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.
Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway
A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.
Nuclear test witness to receive medal
'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'
New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'
Kāpiti artists shine in annual Parkin Drawing Prize shortlist
Two Kāpiti artists have been selected as finalists in the Parkin Drawing Prize.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Alliances align for Ō2NL project
'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'
Cultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women
'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'
These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year
The magic of the night sky has aligned once more.
Small protest against MP’s taxpayer-funded housing allowance
'Yes, he’s entitled [to claim], but no he shouldn’t,' a protester said.
Racing bosses add twists to NZ’s new richest race
The NZB Kiwi is set to make one lucky charity a big winner.
Waikanae woman honoured with medal for decades of community service
Robin Clarke has been doing work in the community since the 1970s.
Former principal's passion for education and sports recognised
Rex Kerr made a difference in college, community, and rugby circles.
Matariki-themed pottery festival celebrates artists near and far
Artists from all over the Lower North Island will attend the festival.
Kāpiti groups have say on Greater Wellington plan
Kāpiti locals submitted their concerns to the regional council's long-term plan.
Council receives 370 submissions on Long-Term Plan
Individuals and groups made submissions on plans for the coming 10 years.
Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list
The minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.
Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd
'Opening the road is the best option,' Mayor Janet Holborow says.