Northland corridor toll proposal: Businesses fear higher freight costs
The northern toll point would charge $1.50, and the southern toll point $3 for light vehicles, totalling $4.50.…
Waipuna Hospice worker on how to fear death less and die at peace
Pamela Shennan knows how it feels to watch someone you love die. “It just shifts and rocks your…
Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…
Far North’s Te Aupōuri green-lipped mussel farm hit by suspected vandalism
“They are shocked that this has happened, questioning why someone would commit such a crime,” she said. She…
Fears for Auckland west coast rockpools as Whangaparāoa shellfish ban looms
“The second type of post we’re seeing and hearing is that they’re looking for other places to go.…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
Man Takes Sleep Meds Before Bed—What He Wakes Up to Unlocks ‘New Fear’
A doctor shared the scary story of what happened when he took his sleep medicine before bed, and…
Cassie Henderson on Synthony, X Factor and life after The Voice Australia
“That made me feel like I could do this without feeling like an idiot or be a little…
Why ultra-processed food might not be as bad as we’re told – The Little Things
“Processing does have a really important purpose and it does enable us to also consume food that is…
Ahipara residents carry sticks after roaming dog attacks spark fear
In a statement, Far North District Council’s Hilary Sumpter said it had received 1087 reports of roaming dogs…
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…
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…