Gold Star honour for Kawakawa volunteer firefighter Ellie McClintock
She worked with the Ministry of Social Development, eventually leading services in Kawakawa before working for the Northland…
Cyclone Vaianu rescue alert sparks three-hour Kawau coastguard search
Conditions on the water were described as fairly moderate as the cyclone was already winding down, but the…
Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade welcomes new chief fire officer Rob Grayson
“It was pretty good to get amongst it that day, it makes you feel a part of the…
Two 16-year-olds arrested after Southland op shop ‘donation’ leads to cannabis, weapon and $4k cash haul
“Nothing unusual there. Donations are often left in that very spot for staff to sort through and tidy…
Former soldier and sex offender Adrien Bell’s volunteer work sparks concern
Just Zilch said it can’t comment on individual volunteers but it was important to properly address concerns. Open…
Why 2026 could be the year you volunteer overseas
Your experience can help Pacific communities thrive long after you leave. In 1962, Sir Edmund Hillary helped establish…
On the Up: Wairoa free dental clinic overwhelmed as adults seek urgent care from volunteer dentists
Woodhams, who has volunteered her time in Wairoa on several occasions, said she and five other dental professionals…
A New Social Enterprise Trades Volunteer Hours For Concert Tickets
Concerted volunteers exchange service hours for concert tickets, such as this one with the Jonas Brothers. Concerted Sarah…
Wairoa reacts to burglary of veteran fireman: ‘Low as a snake’s belly’
“That’s my nature.” Jane had been out clearing gutters, kerbs and drains after a deluge which brought up…
Charities having to turn away high numbers of volunteer applications
“Over the last year or so, they are seeing more people coming in who are saying they are…
Northland volunteer risks Russian drones to deliver aid in Ukraine war zone
Topzand spent the first month in Kyiv then settled in Mykolaiv, where he works mainly in emergency response…
1 Million Turtle Nests Counted on India’s Coast– ‘Crazy High’ Number is 10x More Than Decades Ago
Olive Ridley sea turtles nesting on Costa Rican beach – Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Michael Jensen Sea turtles…