The end of 'wet bum' boat rides: Temporary footbridge over Bay river toasted by community
The bridge now provides better access options for those in the cut-off community.
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'Absolutely disgusting': Is this the worst alleyway in Rotorua?
Mum says it is so bad her kids can't even walk through it anymore.
Competition setting Hawke’s Bay club rugby alight
More and more clubs and players are wanting games played at night.
Storybook helps author through her journey of grief
Her book is a shining light for people going through grief.
Hundreds of horses heading to Whanganui for polocrosse nationals
“Any of them on the day could be good enough.”
MPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problems
Farmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.
Napping stallion has locals thinking he’s dead
Please don't panic! Slim Shady, the horse, sleeps in this unusual position.
Gwen Lawson on Northland’s bowls scene
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
WaiWaste food when you can feed people with it?
Masterton’s WaiWaste takes food from landfill and distribute it to hungry whānau.
Local Focus: Xanadu Book Exchange home to 10 million books
Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.
Local Focus: FENZ under fire
Firefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.
Local Focus: The most peaceful Mob in New Zealand
There's a group that call themselves the mob in Waipukurau, but they're peaceful.
Local Focus: Rotorua Heritage Week impacts our future
Rotorua Library's Heritage Week dug into the past and shaped the future.
Local Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' belts
Gisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.
Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
Local Focus: 8000 wine lovers enjoy their Best Sunday Ever in Toast Martinborough
After the Covid hiatus, Toast Martinborough was a great success.
Local Focus: Red Clay Tennis arriving in New Zealand
Martinborough to open first red clay tennis courts in New Zealand.
Local Focus: Nici and Nicky talk about love, Italy and cooking for one
A perfect day with all the right ingredients in Anzac Hall, Featherston.
Local Focus: Aunty Hanui is Hastings' garden queen
Aunty Hanui: "If I'm not going to do it, the garden will be history."
Local Focus: The doors are still closed, but Rotorua Museum is open to suggestions
"They're our stories, they're their stories, so let's tell them." - Clark Pirika.
Local Focus: Rising stars face the music - 'Our work is going to pay off'
Aria's returned for their 75th birthday in the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre.
Local Focus: Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs
Gisborne youth get real-world entrepreneurial learning.
Watch: 1903 automobile is not your average test drive
Piecing together this extremely rare old motorcar took a lot of luck.
Local Focus: Speaking up for the rainbow community
"So, that's why I'm here – to speak up for the gay community and speak up for democracy."
'Ripple effect': Food rescue organisation hits new record as inflation bites
The Hastings depot has temporarily closed on Mondays because of shortages.
Local Focus: Pushing Play in the Bay
Sport New Zealand are walking the walk, getting wet and celebrating Play Week.
Local Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton
"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."
Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place
Follow the Oskams' journey as they prepare to reopen That Place for the season.
Local Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of Masterton
Improving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.
Local Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talking
Gisborne wāhine dress up to bring awareness to mental health.
Local Focus: Migrants prepare for multicultural pōwhiri
Ngāi Te Rangi to welcome new migrants to the Bay Of Plenty with special pōwhiri.
Local Focus: QE Health gears up for a new beginning
Rotorua's QE Health celebrates 80 years of service, and prepares for the next 80.
Local Focus: Chuffed! Online voucher system gains momentum
James Fitzgerald was hit hard by Covid, now he's shifting the landscape of gift giving.
Local Focus: Latin American Film Festival comes to Tauranga
Nine films from nine countries - each with a distinct Latin American theme.