The pensioner is reluctant to accept the $5000 - and asks: 'Why me?'

Northland Rescue Helicopter is said to have responded to over 28,000 callouts since 1988.

Team of 40 volunteers will happily take your pre-loved furniture.

For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.

Other income sources included rent payments and donations.

Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.

Woolworths provided $25,000 of food vouchers for the laid-off workers.

"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."

Many older people who grew up in Ōtara will have fond memories of swimming in the creek.

'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'

The extra money will help extend TimeOut's services to South Auckland communities.

One in every 1000 children born in New Zealand have Down syndrome.

The grant will also support Foster Hope’s gift drive within South Auckland.

Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.

The student donated 250 cookie buckets to Christmas Cheer.

The charity, which funds a range of social initiatives, had an operating loss of $1.1m.

“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”

'Many say they wouldn’t get out of bed if they didn’t have our meetings.'

"Our youth often come needing shoes, clothing, bedding and basic hygiene items."

He's not sure it's ever been done before but he'll give it a crack.

The young royal is learning how to prioritise balance across her various commitments.

Rawiri Residents Association charity has received a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.

Two weeks ago, a fire ripped through a church complex at Māngere Bridge.

Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.

“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”