Whakatāne street signs stolen across Eastern Bay spark safety fears
Missing street signs can have serious consequences, Melville Rd resident Natasja Boon said. She said one of the…
Waitangi 2026: Australia signs first treaty with indigenous people – how Māori helped
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to where we are. We come from a strong history of…
Global Dairy Trade Auction: Whole milk powder up 5.3% as overall GDT index surges 6.7%
Mozzarella matched skim milk powder’s result, also rising 10.6% to an average of US$3694/MT. Butter was not far…
Red alert high tides: Coastal flooding risk amid February king tides
The tidal wave moves from the West Coast, around the south of the country, then pushes along the…
Fears for elderly and disabled as NZ Post pulls services from five Northland stores
Some customers from the township of Maungatāpere used their services, more than 10km away. Those services included a…
Tauranga and Rotorua DIY Sheds expand inclusive trades training
By 2019, the DIY Sheds Aotearoa Charitable Trust was officially registered. The trust has since supported projects in…
New Zealand Open: New broadcasting deal expands to free-to-air and global coverage
Virtual Eye will once again be providing world-class 3D graphics for the broadcast. Executive VP Ben Taylor expressed…
Brian Tamaki says Destiny will cross Harbour Bridge, major police operation planned
“You’re not going on the 31st just to march and go over the bridge, you’re going as Destiny,…
Community outraged after NZ Post announces withdrawal of services from 142 stores
NZ Post said the decision comes after a thorough review of how customers use its urban retail services…
Matakohe’s Kauri Museum named Museum of the Year in prestigious awards
The Gum Room at the Kauri Museum, at Matakohe. Photo / NZME Kauri Museum chair Hinurewa te Hau…
Widowed Napier mum faces deportation after husband’s sudden death
“We settled here very happily,” Gedara said. Kuttige eventually ended up having to relocate to Wellington for work…
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…