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Whanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern
“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."
Borer found in new timber at Pohe Island Adventure Playground
The playground opened in December.
Rotokawau Virginia Lake Supporters Group makes plea for volunteers
"Two Thursdays a month is all that we ask for."
Healthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communities
Seeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.
Hawke's Bay 'hero': Neela dishes up thousands of free meals
Up to a thousand free meals a day come from Neela's makeshift kitchen in Napier.
Citizen Advice Bureau: Rights of workers, relationship matters biggest issues in 2023
The Rotorua bureau operates on the "smell of an oily-rag".
Magpies swoop in to help save rehab’s EIT Home
A dedicated team of Magpies swooped into action on Friday.
'Global challenge' of vet shortages affecting Whanganui
Whanganui vet clinics are being affected by the vet shortage.
The New Zealand Disaster Fund: What is it and how is it helping Hawke’s Bay?
NZME has raised $13 million for the Red Cross's fund so far.
'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homeless
Laura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.
Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
New community hub for whānau along the Whanganui River to open
The grand opening of the River Valley Community Hub will take place on Saturday, March 4.
Hamilton’s K’aute Pasifika fale and village wow PM and minister
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and minister Stuart Nash visited the K'aute Pasifika fale.
Local Focus: Lockdown giving homeless chance to change
Charities work around the clock to cater for the homeless. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Bee refugees: Auckland a thriving hive for pollinating insects
Farming pesticides are killing pollinating insects, leading many to buzz off to the city.
Foundation awards hard working organisations
Organisations from across New Zealand were honoured for their outstanding contribution to the community and environment at a ceremony at Government House in Auckland tonight.
He Korowai Trust - Heroes of the Far North
He Korowai Trust are the heroes of the far North of New Zealand, a region experiencing economic crisis. Based in Kaitaia, their team saves at least one home a week from mortgagee sale. He Korowai client Rachel talks to us about her experience with the Trust, how they saved her home and helped her build a brighter future.