Northland news in brief: Top vollies; Lotto win, and boatie dies during race
News snippets from across Northland.
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'I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk
Rotorua walkers are preparing to walk in a colourful pink crowd tomorrow night.
Huge garden and native nursery to provide free food and jobs
An ambitious project to grow fresh food for the community is under way in Taupō.
'I went from high-flying exec to living in a bedsit and suicidal - working for a charity saved me'
Telegraph: When all seems lost, purposeful charity work can light the way.
Sasha Borissenko: Weet-Bix saga opens whole can of worms
OPINION: Should Sanitarium be allowed tax breaks?
Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.
Record demand for Cancer Society Hamilton accommodation
Marathon in a Month fundraiser to help lodge keep up with surge in demand for services.
One-off guitar sold for a good cause
"It’s my passion and it’s why I’m here, so this was a dream come true."
Chef Neela Neela will take a holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping others
Neela Neela will take a well-earned holiday, but doesn't plan to stop helping others.
Social supermarket running on empty as it fields around 50 calls for help a day
155 Whare Kai manager Samantha Cassidy says the demand for food grows year-on-year.
Weet-Bixgate: Sanitarium backs down after furore with The Warehouse
The change of heart came almost as fast as you could pour your milk on to brekkie cereal.
'Lovely moments': Harry and Meghan snapped behind-the-scenes
A friend of the couple has captured some special images.
A win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents
"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
$23.7m restructuring by multi-millionaire philanthropist John Sax
The company owes $23.7m to Sax’s Autumn Park and Kearoa Holdings.
In Dame Rosie's memory: $2m donation towards brain research
A prestigious brain research fellowship is to be established Dame Rosie Horton's memory.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
The 'big problem' of family violence: Student creates initiative to raise awareness
"I feel like lots of people don’t really know the true extent of it."
Local Focus: The Kiwi charity helping thousands of children in the Philippines
Tauranga's Mae Cunningham, 16, and her family share her adoption story.
Wairoa curtain call: Red Cross says it can no longer supply town with free curtains
No retirement villages or motels - so where will Wairoa get second-hand curtains?
24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym owner
Jack Colbourne is set to train for 24 hours straight to raise mental health awareness.
Balance Aotearoa to hold concert for mental health awareness
It's hoped the concert will provide a sense of community.
Harry returning to the UK on first anniversary of Queen's death
Harry's next visit to the UK comes on a bittersweet date for the royal family.
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Toddler inspires therapy centre for children with disabilities
Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know what therapy at early age can do.
Tango to the top: Rotorua's Dancing for Hospice winners announced
“It was absolutely incredible, like nothing I could ever imagine.”
Steven Adams Rooftop fundraiser raises $167K for Kiwi youth
NBA star Steve Adams always gives back to Kiwi kids.
Boy disabled after choking on apple at daycare has chance to walk
The $70k goal was exceeded in five hours, making the family's dream a potential reality.
Why is $7m of relief still to be allocated, six months after Gabrielle?
The fund's total donations currently sit at $27 million.
'It was hell': NZ mum believes baby’s death could've been avoided
The parents of a 'heart' baby who died in Estonia tried desperately to medevac her to NZ.
Bear hugs spreading joy to vulnerable kids
Knit World customers donate 2500 bears to Mike King's I Am Hope charity.
D-Day for Tamihere campaign loan; Te Pāti Māori election launch probed
The Charities Service is demanding evidence of the campaign loan repayment by today.