On The Up: Gizzy Kai Rescue and Tairāwhiti Environment Centre teaching food waste reduction
The initiative builds on the work that the organisation has done for nearly seven years.
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Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.
'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms
Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
Dazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei Station
Sea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.
'Healing our land': Tūranganui-a-Kiwa in Nat Geo climate initiative
Two NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Building momentum: Gisborne Farmers Market's vibrant atmosphere and impact
The market has gone from strength to strength, and stallholders and visitors love it.
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'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
On The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast
Hughie Hughes wants to live like a 90-year-old but still has things to do.
'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure
Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.
On The Up: How a 2400km journey in a Mini transformed a Wairoa couple into heroes
The McNabbs raise over $40k for KidsCan in epic Pork Pie Charity Run.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
End of East Coast era as keys to Hughie Hughes’ multifaceted business handed over
'I’m going to retire and lie back and make like a 90-year-old.'
Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Kahukiwa was known for her bold depictions of Māori figures.
Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.
Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment
'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.
On The Up: How a couple from Auckland now serve a small East Coast settlement
Taking it to next level: Te Araroa Four Square celebrates upgrades
'Weight can stop a train': Trainer's bold strategy for Whangaehu
Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.
'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletes
The facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.
Police investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot dead
Ticker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.
Gisborne gang members and associates arrested for drug offending
Ten people were charged with drug dealing offences or obstruction and possession.
'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillors
Average attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised
Councillor Tupara questions 'why it is an issue' over low meeting attendance rate
Nick Tupara's attendance fell from 87.2% in first year of term to 41.2% since October.
The Pulsing Brain: Advanced MRI tech by NZ researchers reveals brain micro-movements
Mātai Medical Research contributes to special issue of UK Royal Society's journal
Pines on 860ha more of Coast farmland
Ingleby Farms plans 860ha of afforestation on its two East Coast farms this year.
Gisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed
New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'
‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne
A Pātūtahi home was destroyed in a house fire on Friday night - cause to be established.
‘Bringing everybody together’: Expert aims to put mirimiri on the world stage
'I have seen the impact it has made for our people and people of different cultures.'
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.