Two Northland women train to become New Zealand's first footcare assistants, tackling diabetes-related amputations.
Katikati hairdressing champion Liz Ward has died aged 59. A look back at her remarkable career, community spirit and lasting legacy.
Dave Hume Pool in Katikati is hosting a free community pool party on 24 January following the completion of upgrade works at the heated complex.
Predator control volunteers near Katikati's Beach Rd walkway have been rewarded with rare sightings of both a juvenile and adult banded rail.
New Zealand's avocado industry faces a significant generational shift.
The Waitangi Day Festival in Katikati offers a day of cultural celebration.
A new medical centre is proposed for the Beach Road Recreation Reserve.
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.
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.
Get the latest on Western Bay's summer activities, library hours, and more. Find details for a fun and relaxing holiday season.
Recent colour-coded school reports raise concerns among principals about their simplicity and effectiveness.
Labour and the Greens argue the Employment Leave Bill will harm thousands of workers, promoting insecure work conditions.
Tertiary Education Commission reports a decrease in job website users after a $21.7m project.
The Firearms Safety Authority rebukes a firearms lobby group over allegations of police bullying and standover tactics.
H5N1 bird flu raises concerns for native wildlife as experts warn of potential catastrophic impacts.
Greenpeace argues that NZ First's pledge for oil and gas funding should be redirected to renewable energy initiatives.
Bulls School reports significant disruption due to the theft of copper pipes, affecting heating in classrooms.
Tourism operators are concerned about the impact of bird flu on New Zealand's vulnerable bird species.