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'We have established a kaupapa that is generating interest across te motu.'

Three artists have four works selected in the finals of the Parkin Drawing Prize.

Glenbervie man counting Kakariki chicks in Garden Bird survey.

Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay

GDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.

Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.

Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.

'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.

Authority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.

'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'

Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor

Todd McClay, Ray Smith, Julian Raine, Stefan Vogel, Kerry Worsnop.

Residents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.

Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.

Hawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.

The Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.

He made the comments in an online submission to Waipā District Council.

The groundsman has the target of 50 years of service firmly in his sights.

No one was home when fire took hold of a home during the flood.

Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.

Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.

Psychologist says the memory of Cyclone Gabrielle is still raw.

Tūrangi's Matariki events were a true community effort.

A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.

Michelle Hayward's artwork impressed the judges.

The Bitches’ Box’s fourth live show.

Kharl WiRepa says why the funding is important.