Far North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit district
The major access closures because of flooding were via SH12 at Waimāmaku, SH15 through Mangakāhia Valley, SH1 at…
Second-Hand Sunday turns Central Hawke’s Bay streets into treasure hunt
Cars and trailers lined the streets as people explored the offerings, from books and toys to furniture and…
Cricket: Kiwi Brett Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls for Central Districts
“Just all the emotions and stuff coming down from that high was pretty big but super stoked to…
Waipā and Ōtorohanga districts extend states of emergency after recent wild weather
This allows response agencies to continue accessing resources and acting quickly to support affected communities. Waipā Mayor Mike…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…
Northland outgun Poverty Bay at ND Under-19 cricket tournament
Campbell Soanes took 3-19 off 6.3 overs for Northland. Opener Tommy Litchfield put several of the Poverty Bay…
Tairāwhiti shines in most health targets, but child immunisation still low
Immunisation remained a priority, and she was pleased that immunisation rates for 2-year-olds had increased from 68.1% in…
Local elections 2025: Tight Whangārei and Kaipara mayoral battles
Today may bring further clarity in the neck-and-neck jostling for mayoralty as Saturday’s votes enter the mix. Special…
Health: New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine could send students to Whanganui
Funding for the school came from the Government, the university and philanthropic partners. Whanganui MP Carl Bates said…
Northland community heroes tackle homelessness and poverty head-on
She got mixed up with a gang and spent many more years living “in survival mode”. Even after…
Northland community heroes tackle homelessness and poverty head-on
She got mixed up with a gang and spent many more years living “in survival mode”. Even after…
Hawke’s Bay local election turnout: Hastings slowest, Wairoa strongest so far
“In simple terms, if you don’t vote, you can’t really complain about future decisions.” The region with the…