'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterways
Mayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.
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Public system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-old
Diane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.
'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandson
Glenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.
All Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane Homestead
Celebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.
'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to Whangārei
Exit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.
'Exhausting and scary': Mum shares journey through daughter's health battle
Charity helped a record 4452 families in 2023; CEO warns of rising demand this Christmas.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain
'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'
'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikes
Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.
Third victim of triple-fatal motorbike crash named as Luke Shaw, funeral planned
Shaw died alongside Lesley Brooks, 46, and Jacob Coady, 24, in crash on SH1 on Saturday.
Young dad faces raising children alone after 'devoted mother' dies in crash
'My next steps are to honour my wife and raise my children.'
The NZ region that uses the most meth
Methamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.
'A little bit humble': NZ Rugby awards to All Black great, Black Fern
'We’d just go out there and try to do something for the game we got so much out of.'
'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act
'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.
Mercury hits thirsty 30s again in Hawke’s Bay
It was a warm welcome for one of the bigger cruise-liner visits of the summer.
'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history
'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'
'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's suffering
Young dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.
Coromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custody
Police have advised members of the public to avoid the area.
Thousands of iron athletes descend on Taupō
Taupō is full to overflowing as 6200 athletes plus supporters arrive in town.
Popular freedom camping spot to be moved due to overcrowding
The local community board had raised concerns with the council.
Te Ruanui ram sale at Matawhero yards baa-rilliant
'Craig and Yvonne have done a lovely job with them'
Man, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex acts
He has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.
Govt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's future
Kaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.
How Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action
"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”
Hunt continues for offenders involved in Napier hit and run
No arrests have been made over the incident which saw a victim hit by a car then assaulted
'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unit
The Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.
The Country: Chris Brandolino on the big dry
Chris Brandolino, Kate Scott, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Barry Soper.
Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.
Home sweet home: Affordable housing development in Wairoa set for opening
Te Rauā features 30 larger whānau homes and 13-bedroom supported living complex
Iwi leader Bayden Barber sick of freedom campers at Waimarama Beach ‘doing their business wherever’
Littering is the most common issue with freedom campers
'Common sense prevailed': Mānawatu-Tararua Highway won’t be tolled
A proposed $4.30 toll each way on the 11.5km highway was near-unanimously opposed.
'Incredibly honoured': Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster venue award
Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at 2024 EVANZ Awards in Auckland.
Gisborne District Council news: 2933 logging trucks of woody debris cleared from beaches
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