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'Lifesaving efforts': Charity to send 10 more ambulances to Ukraine

'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'

Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving

Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.

Mānuka honey’s sticky export situation

The industry is urged to learn how to keep the premium status of high-grade mānuka honey.

‘He was ready to live’: Family mourns adventurer who died in snorkelling tragedy

Daniel Allen, 46, dies snorkelling in Northland; family honours his adventurous spirit.

Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm

A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.

Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues

Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.

One dead after single-vehicle crash near Wairoa

There are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.

School breakfast volunteers ‘ooze care and aroha’ for tamariki

'It’s so rewarding knowing you’re helping make a difference in the children’s lives.'

Man’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dip

A rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.

Fire left Coromandel daytrippers stranded, fearing night in cars without food and water

Two helicopters and five fire engines are battling the blaze.

Man crushed by tractor loses arm, fractures skull and neck

Blake Anderson's parents are staying in Wellington to be by his hospital bed.

One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui

Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.

Hamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in place

Police advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.

The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway

'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'

Swimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightings

The warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast.

Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground

The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book

Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success

A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.