Albany Caledonians’ under-14 Mental Health Match for Beyond Blue raises $4000 and ‘starts a conversation’
Albany Caledonians raised more than $4000 for Beyond Blue after holding a Mental Health Match when their two…
Conservation law change puts Hawke’s Bay treasures at risk of losing safeguards, conservationists say
The map included some of Hawke’s Bay’s most popular spots: the Kaweka and Ruahine parks, Ahuriri Estuary, Maraetotara…
Shane Jones says Kaitāia mill owners never asked for Government help amid confusion, fears over operation’s future
“We’re disappointed that no buyer has been found for Northland Mill but there is still a window for…
Government hitting most national mental health targets but some regions lagging behind
That is partly because some of the people seeking mental health and addiction support from a hospital emergency…
Te Huia train fares to rise 25% as Waikato councillors back increase
The council said that rising diesel costs, linked to the Middle East war, also influenced the decision, with…
Bay of Plenty byelection to fill councillor Malcolm Campbell’s seat
“Along with the rollout of the Government’s Simplifying Local Government programme, there are still important regional decisions that…
Bed block patients deteriorate during long waits for aged care beds
Gwen Webb feels like she is wasting away. After six months in a temporary hospital bed waiting for…
Air Chathams ends Auckland-Kāpiti flights, airline group says national conversation needed to save regional links
“We need to have a really hard look at the air connectivity we think New Zealand should have,…
Hawke’s Bay passenger hits out at Air NZ’s excuse for axing Regional Gotta Go tickets
Flights directly between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown were excluded from the deal, but the scheme included…
Air New Zealand dumps Regional Gotta Go fares
“We know affordable air connectivity is important for regional communities, and we will continue to offer a range…
Heartland to buy TSB for $620m to create larger challenger bank with a regional focus
The foundation noted the Reserve Bank’s requirement for banks to hold more capital reduced the cashflow available for…
Government invests $2.5m in regional e-bike charging stations
Great Rides, which is a collective of trails considered the country’s premier trails, deliver an economic boost of…