Kerikeri families describe ‘river’ of water in Whangaruru campsite flood
When he looked outside “there was like an inch of water”. It was unsettling but not enough to…
Gisborne library book favourites: Dav Pilkey dominates 2025 loan charts
Coming in at number one was Pikey’s Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, published in August 2018, with…
Whangārei parents fight to save free kids’ bricks and sticks play room
The mother believed it was short-sighted of the council to consider leasing the space to a business. “We…
Kids’ rugby team manager Marise Martin stole fundraiser money from families
“I’m so happy that the name suppression has been lifted,” Crumlish said, noting Martin was still working in…
Ex-Gisborne girl, 6, with spinal muscular atrophy to spend third Christmas at Starship hospital in Auckland
Emily was 3 when she caught a common cold, and it quickly became life-threatening. She needed specialist care…
Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows as more Kmart products recalled
“The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is…
Children’s book Play Wild recalled over unsafe edible flower advice
Bateman Books spokeswoman Lise Clayton said the author noticed the inaccuracy while working on a separate piece about…
Belfast under-8s football coach sends cocaine menu to coaching group chat
“A coach from a club has posted that message that is going about; as a league, that coach…
Popemobile used by Francis on 2014 visit transformed into Gaza mobile children’s clinic
“We want every child we reach to feel seen, heard and protected. The rights and well-being of the…
Police alerted as Heart Kids NZ raises concerns over alleged charity event fraud
The charity said it originally endorsed a motorcycle ride held by the same organiser earlier this year, and…
Children’s book author Helme Heine dies in Russell aged 84
He is best known for the characters Franz von Hahn, Johnny Mauser and the plump Waldemar, the trio…
Manawatū house fire victims named as community rallies around mother
The Givealittle page titled “A mother’s worst nightmare” has been set up for the mum of the three…