Seal surprises Taradale, Napier residents after wandering into suburb
Bennett said fur seals could appear in unusual places, including paddocks, backyards, roadsides and inner-city streets. “Kekeno are…
Kerikeri redwood trees labelled ‘menace’ after Cyclone Vaianu evacuations
Fordson has lived on the street for seven years and has long been advocating for them to be…
Tauranga police scam alert: How to spot fake officer calls and protect money
The callers then ask for several banknote serial numbers, claiming they are needed to verify whether the money…
Pig on the run dashes straight to Whitianga beach and vanishes while swimming
A black pig was spotted on the run, and heading straight for a morning dip at a Whitianga…
Mount Maunganui landslide recovery: Tauranga City Council faces community criticism
This includes a 2600-signature petition asking the council to establish a residents panel to be involved in reopening…
Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for healthcare
Shona Sangster says GP shortages on the mainland add to the pressure of Rakiura residents accessing healthcare. Photo…
Cyclone Vaianu: Why Whakatāne District Council moved early to evacuate residents
Around 270 properties in Ōhope and Thornton were cleared as officials warned of coastal inundation, storm surges and…
Evacuation orders ignored: Why many Hawke’s Bay coastal residents decided not to leave
In Te Awanga, Jo Speedy said she began packing and was ready to evacuate but decided to remain…
Ruakākā power outage impacts more than 360 customers, Northpower team on site
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 13 Apr, 2026 03:01 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
The first cyclone since Gabrielle: Nervous Hawke’s Bay residents brace again
Paterson helped start readiness initiative the Rotary First Light Grab Bags project in the aftermath of Gabrielle. Quoting…
Oranga Tamariki: Korowai Manaaki youth justice residents still on Wiri roof after 21 hours
Bits of corrugated iron and insulation had been ripped from the roof during the standoff, a person near…
Northland residents using Afterpay to buy essentials amid cost-of-living crisis
One woman Checkpoint spoke to described it as a “sucker punch or sucker pull”. “It’s like spending your…