Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
Dementia care in New Zealand: What makes Rotorua’s CARE Village stand out
What’s special about the CARE Village is that residents live in households of six people grouped by lifestyle…
Ruatiti farm killings: Dog club members rescue pets under armed police guard
“Yesterday was a day with so many different emotions one would think the well was dry. But no,…
Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief executive Doug Tate said the decision was not made lightly, but one…
Mum’s cancer surgery success at risk as $45k drug remains unfunded
“The treatment worked better than anyone dared to hope,” Nesbit said in an updated post on Givealittle. Young…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
Tauranga’s Woolworths Fraser Cove bins food under safety rules after fridge fault
“There are so many people struggling at the moment. It was just crazy to see.” When the Bay…
‘Too hard and fast’: Northland Regional Council chair confirms 340 jobs on the line
He confirmed there would be no certainty until after a public feedback period expired next February. The Government’s…
QE Health Rotorua placed into liquidation after $1.3m annual loss
QE Health announced the liquidation on its Facebook page on Thursday. “We can assure you that things will…
Helicopter airlifts child to Waikato Hospital after Raglan log accident
Samuel Sherry Journalist·NZ Herald· 22 Nov, 2025 04:27 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Pāpāmoa dog attack: Six dogs contained, owners under investigation
He said dog owners were responsible for keeping their dogs under control. “The owners of these dogs were…
Double-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabis
Coroner Dunn said Wilson “tragically” died at the scene, and Chase succumbed to his “significant injuries” in Waikato…