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MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Emerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.
'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council
The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.
Renowned organist Martin Setchell to perform in Waikanae next month
Setchell to play Bach, Handel, Guilmant, Fauré, and light-hearted opera and film music.
Editorial: Dream of a long tunnel well and truly alive for Wellington
The Transport Minister blasted 'phantom projects' while holding firm to one of his own.
Zero waste hub diverts tonnes of material from landfill
Twenty-two tonnes have been saved so far.
Stunning black lip oyster carvings feature in new shop
The jewellery is by renowned carver Tokerau Jim.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
What $1.4 billion worth of cuts mean for the future of healthcare in NZ
Health NZ's commissioner asked people to pray for him as he tackles the troubled system.
New speed limit for Kāpiti Expressway announced
The speed limit go from 100km/h to 110km/h.
Inside Sir Peter Jackson’s biggest land deal of the year
Interests associated with the filmmaker have spent $105m on a large block of land.
Hospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birth
Health Minister says women can make their own choices and toast is an easy comfort food.
Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
'Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mums
The minister wants the decision reconsidered saying toast is an 'easy comfort food'.
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.
Police identify woman’s body in Wellington, say her death not suspicious
A member of the public discovered the body near the Rona Bay wharf this morning.
Mysterious land deal: Could this be Sir Peter Jackson's movie museum?
There's speculation a block of land in Wellington could bring the museum plan to life.
Eatery sells 3500 burgers after being booted from culinary comp
The controversial burger has a line of white powder on top with a rolled-up $100 bill.
Nutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mums
Health NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.
Curator’s labour of love: 8000 photos sifted for Adkin’s lasting legacy
"People always seem to love Adkin’s photographs."
'She had all these dreams': At least three Kiwis a week dying from accidental overdoses
"Millions are spent preventing road deaths. The same is needed for drug overdoses"
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Wellington streets
Wellington council has temporarily kicked e-scooter company Beam off the city's streets.
Community rallies to support kaumātua's cancer treatment
Givealittle page raises more than $25,000 for Karl Farrell's medicine.
Kāpiti honours local heroes at community awards
The awards celebrate the local legends who serve the community.
Hawaiian-Tongan singer Josh Tatofi a big hit at Pacific Music Awards
Island drums, song and dance herald 20th anniversary of Pacific Music Awards.
'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads online
An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.
Critically threatened bird gets regional council's support
The shy swamp bird has plenty of support for Bird of the Year 2024.
Paraparaumu student’s design shines in fashion competition
Molly McGregor's design will be showcased at the Whitecliff College Graduate Showcase.
College dance team ready for two national finals
Kāpiti College hip-hop team ready to seize dance opportunity.
Rescue of caged puppy from floodwaters prompts pet safety reminder
The puppy was 'at real risk' of drowning.
Pacific Music Awards: The top 5 artists to win big over the years
Some of the Pacific's and NZ's most well-known artists will be celebrated big tonight.
Almost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centre
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is open to reviewing how the levy is spent.
Restorative youth justice oasis Te Kāhu Tiu prepares to soar
Securing a funding stream is the centre's final hurdle.
Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme
Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.