Meet the Australian volunteers changing lives on a hospital ship in Africa
On the largest civilian hospital ship in the world, Australian volunteer medical experts offer life-changing healthcare that is…
Bondi massacre: PE Nation founder Pip Edwards recounts how Kiwi friend rescued her from under a van
Recalling the massacre on her social media, Edwards described the “incomprehensible” assault on innocent lives as “crazy, wild,…
Northland volunteer risks Russian drones to deliver aid in Ukraine war zone
Topzand spent the first month in Kyiv then settled in Mykolaiv, where he works mainly in emergency response…
Town on the Banks of the Nile Turns Flooding into Fortune
Bor, South Sudan – credit, CC 4.0. BY-SA Leroy Playpus In South Sudan, on the banks of the…
Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
“It’s very challenging logistically to respond,” said Ade Soekadis, executive director of aid group Mercy Corps Indonesia. “The…
Watch: Pod of Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa Harbour come to the aid of a mother and her calf
A rare nursery pod of Hector’s dolphins has been spotted supporting a new mother. Photo / Black Cat…
Gaza aid flotilla: Ex‑Shortland Street actor among Kiwis reportedly intercepted by Israeli forces
“[It’s] pretty unnecessary. They could have got all the information they needed about us from one circle around…
Dear Annie: It’s impossible to hide newborn’s genetic disease, but pushy strangers take things too far
Dear Annie: My husband and I have a large family, and earlier this year we welcomed our newest…
Tenancy Tribunal evicts man after heroic dog leaped to neighbour’s defence
Molina left, nervous of the dog, and the woman hurried in the opposite direction, her statement said, but…
Pacific Islands Forum: NZ aid efforts complicated by exclusion of world powers
On the inclusion of non-Pacific partners, Luxon this week said New Zealand had advocated strongly for the “status…
Crisis recovery cafe launched in Whanganui to aid mental health support
“Emergency departments are not always the best place to go – they are brightly lit and noisy –…