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Toy library thanks community for new carpet
The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.
‘Kapa haka is in my DNA’: Loreen Henare on her cultural journey
She became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.
‘Remain vigilant’: Rainbow community defiant against violent protests
Destiny Church groups stormed children's event yesterday, blocked Rainbow Parade.
Dump turned into a community racetrack and communal space
Moerewa land transformed from rubbish site to community hub.
Two in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across Waikato
Reports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.
Motorhome and caravan army rolls into Napier for Art Deco Festival
Visitors to Napier's biggest annual event say the 'whole weekend is just so much fun'.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The couple who gave up their jobs and moved to Hawke's Bay to help
'This wasn’t just about clearing debris. It was about restoring hope.'
Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.
'People are doing it tough': Sallies services in high demand as locals struggle
'It’s absolutely amazing and humbling to have ongoing support from BayTrust.'
McDeclined! Consent for new McDonald’s in Wānaka thrown out
The plans to bring a fastfood joint to the lakeside town divided opinion.
Trust Tairāwhiti to host public presentation on city centre revitalisation
The City Centre Catalyst Initiatives Project aims to identify how to revitalise Gisborne.
16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodway
Crown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.
Ten years of giving back to the community
A Paengaroa orchard company is giving back to the Te Puke community.
100 years of town meets country in Katikati
The 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.
‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in Australia
It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.
Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral
A Western Bay woman is sharing ways people can minimise of the cost of funerals.
Raw horsepower on display
Clydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.
'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route
'I'd love to be working; I don't get pure satisfaction sitting here at home doing this.'
Luxon: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill will not become law, ensuring ongoing dialogue.
Why this Waitangi Day Google Doodle is a cultural milestone
The central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.
Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.
‘Was a hero, now it seems I’m a villain’: Businessman asked to leave flooded land a month after buying it off council
'Good on them for showing up. But there's no place for their business in Pākōwhai.'
For the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed
'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'
Opinion: Why Waitangi Day should unite, not divide
The Treaty Principles Bill has been at the centre of recent protests.
'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornado
Tina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.
Balloons over Waikato organisers make changes to Nightglow ticket system
The Nightglow will take place on March 22 in Hamilton.
Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.