Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
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Tango to the top: Rotorua's Dancing for Hospice winners announced
“It was absolutely incredible, like nothing I could ever imagine.”
Gourmet, Not Garbage: Wellington restaurant turns food waste into delicious burgers
Everybody Eats uses food that would go to waste and lets diners pay what they can afford.
Thousands anticipated at 17th annual Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae Marae
It's the first time in three years the event won’t be affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
Whakatōhea’s Treaty Settlement Bill gets first reading in Parliament
Whānau and dignitaries gathered to witness a pivotal moment in the Iwi's history.
2024 Māori Nationals golf tournament spots going fast
Spots are filling up for the 2024 Māori Nationals golf tournament.
Honorary degree from Otago University for former Māori Land Court chief judge
Judge Wilson Isaac will receive Honorary Doctor of Laws at Otago University graduation
Māori health providers back Te Aka Whaiora after review
Māori back the Māori health authority despite negative review.
Māori tertiary providers and kura kaupapa win increased flexibility, autonomy
A new framework has been developed to deliver Māori education.
Steven Adams Rooftop fundraiser raises $167K for Kiwi youth
NBA star Steve Adams always gives back to Kiwi kids.
Māori survey finds four out of five of respondents say state or systemic violence impacted their wellbeing
Four out of five respondents say state or systemic violence has affeced their wellbeing.
Kapa haka royalty heading to Pōneke
Te Matatini's Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti and Angitu will perform in September
Iwi and land developers sign deal to bring life to Tāmaki Makaurau
Ngarimu Blair: The hopes are to see Auckland thrive again, filled with people in the city.
Movie trailer for Aotearoa’s next blockbuster feature film Uproar released
Julian Dennison's new movie trailer Uproar released.
Kōanga Festival showcases work from 13 Māori and Pacific playwrights
Māori and Pacific playwrights showcase new work at Te Pou theatre
Iwi and global pharmaceutical firm sign deal to merge modern medicine and Māori practices
Modern healthcare with Māori values from Iwi and pharmaceutical giant.
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.
‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success
Kiwis turn to virtual “inject” weight management programme in fight against obesity.
Act’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturer
Opinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.
Removing GST from food and veges 'won't help poorer families'
Māori and poor communities will not benefit by GST removal from fruit and vege
Māori scientist credits nana for sparking fusion energy pursuit
Ratu Mataira’s startup secures $10m for fusion energy development.
Six months to the day, Gabrielle struck: Honours, heroes and awards
The Napier Civic Awards are this year specifically for volunteers in rescue and recovery.
Why is $7m of relief still to be allocated, six months after Gabrielle?
The fund's total donations currently sit at $27 million.
'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to life
Fresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.
Raukawa-Tait’s Rotorua election run will take Te Pāti Māori to new horizons
Rotorua local Raukawa-Tait hits the election trail.
Top three finalists named for 2023 APRA Maioha Award
The award recognises the art of contemporary Māori songwriting.
Kaiako Hāmihi Duncan wins second place in Te Tauihu Short Story Awards
Hānahi Duncan's short story fulfills his goal to write and publish something creative.
New centre gives troubled youth a chance to stay out of jail
Amelia Trotter's long-term vision is fast becoming a reality.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait launches her election campaign in Rotorua tonight
OPINION: Why she's standing for Te Pāti Māori in Rotorua.
18-month Kinanomics project comes up with juicy results
Kina from barren areas are taken to controlled aquaculture equipment at Niwa.
80 deaths, and most of this is preventable, says Dr Jane O’Hallahan
Cervical cancer screening to be fully funded for wāhine Māori.
Police boss not too worried about the blue drain to Queensland
Deputy police commissioner Wally Haumaha not fazed by Aussie raid on our cops.
Book looks at history of prison labour
Māori political prisoners had a hand in building early infrastructure.