A Wellington urgent care clinic cannot extend its hours due to staff shortages, despite increased demand at the city's hospital.
Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has reopened after a $2.5m upgrade featuring a new learn-to-swim pool, outdoor gym, and improved accessibility.
A Katikati resident has lost a significant amount of money to a phone scammer impersonating their bank, prompting police to issue a community warning.
A string of shed and garage burglaries has hit Katikati in early December, with chainsaws, passports, and other items stolen across multiple properties.
Katikati College students who helped design the school's new logo, motifs and house system say the changes better reflect their school and its community.
Katikati's Bower Christmas Light Trail is transforming community streets into festive displays each evening, with a public vote for the best property.
Waihī Beach, Bowentown and Athenree will receive extra kerbside rubbish and recycling collections over summer to help manage holiday waste.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
Vector Group Charitable Trust (CC45966) builds kai resilience, regional directories and digital tools from Te Puke. Here's how Te Puke Today fits the network.
Te Puke's Capitol Theatre reopens with exciting events and community engagement after three years of closure.
Russell Lowe, renowned for kiwi breeding, honoured in King's Birthday Honours for contributions to horticulture and the kiwifruit industry.
The agricultural investment arm of the Mormon church acquires its second kiwifruit orchard in New Zealand to support its operations.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
Ngāti Manawa aims to establish a forestry bio-hub to reverse economic decline in Kaingaroa and Murupara, potentially bringing new jobs.
Ngāti Manawa seeks to establish a forestry bio-hub in Bay of Plenty to create jobs and revitalise the local economy.
Mayor Tania Tapsell seeks a four-week extension to address councillor concerns over the Head Start proposal.
Tech company Halter has reached a milestone with 1.5 million cows wearing its innovative collars for virtual fencing.
Dual citizens face long waits for Irish passports amid new UK border rules, causing significant travel disruptions and challenges.
An economist suggests renters may end up $700,000 better off than first-home buyers due to market conditions.
Mayor Tania Tapsell seeks a four-week extension to address councillor concerns over the Head Start proposal.
Wellington's Newtown faces fears of a bad batch of synthetic cannabis affecting locals. Services are reportedly failing those in need.
A toddler's tragic choking incident serves as a vital reminder for home safety protocols in Aotearoa.
New issues arise as outdated counters at NZ's conservation sites lose visitor data.