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'Thought the boat would turn around': The 18-year-old conscripted to occupy nuclear-bombed Japan
'Everything the bomb touched had died and there was hardly anything left standing.'
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Foodbank receives huge gift donation from real estate agency
Voyle & Co co-owner Mike Voyle said he was touched by the support the food bank needed.
Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge
Whanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.
Waikanae author's new novel highlights realities of addiction
Cathy Kern's novel was inspired by various parts of her own life.
Foxton filly Chantilly Lace looks primed for Trentham
Chantilly Lace was a stand-out at the Levin jumpouts trials this week
Bakers aim to spread kindness through tasty treats
“It’s about being kind to somebody who isn’t expecting it.”
MenzShed crafts special play trailer for school kids
The new play trailer will help the children get creative.
Bansal not ready to hang up his blue suit
The former National Party candidate sees it as his duty to connect Palmy and the capital.
Going back in time to taking closer look at journalist's photos
Boxes of old black-and-white photos from the Bob Malcolmson collection have surfaced.
Unique blend of pharmacy and hobby shop proves popular
Tracey and Scott Bowman's store is split in two - it's a pharmacy and a hobby shop.
Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night
Guest speaker Rachel Garland gave a touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club Awards
Children's books celebrate country's multiculturalism
Scott MacGregor feels blessed to help tell stories through photographs.
Well-known Kāpiti doctor set to retire
Dr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.
College librarian to retire after more than two decades
Joanna Donovan has been working at Paraparaumu College since 1998.
Guide dog Julz lands on her paws in Whanganui
Julz is the only guide dog working in Whanganui with Sarah Fallen, who is legally blind.
Double 100 birthdays celebrated at retirement village
About 100 Kāpiti Village residents gathered to celebrate the occasion.
Fi Greig's culinary journey redefines local dining
Fi Greig has been involved in the culinary scene for about 17 years.
Big smiles from jockey Masa Hashizume after Zabmanzor’s win at Ōtaki
Zabmanzor was hugely impressive in the Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes at Ōtaki.
Gonville Library and Community Centre awards and accolades
Celebrating Gonville's community volunteers
Local coffee roastery making a difference in Timor-Leste
Special guest visits The Roastery, in Paraparaumu.
Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research
Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.
Whanganui is ripe for development with B Corp
Benefit corporation framework looks at five main areas of business performance.
Tom Husband celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family
Napier man Tom Husband looks back on his long life.
Tami Neilson gears up for Kāpiti gig
Tami Neilson said Kāpiti could be her favourite part of New Zealand.
104 not out: Levin woman Wynne Bullen set to celebrate 105th birthday
Family members are coming from throughout New Zealand and Australia for the occasion.
Whanganui's Fest of Cultural Unity event brought out the people in great numbers
The 2023 Fest of Cultural Unity event had 21 ethnically diverse food stallholders.