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Wai, Kai & Kapa Haka – A Matariki Celebration At Matakana Village
Set beside the Matakana River, where freshwater meets the sea, Wai, Kai & Kapa Haka – A Matariki Celebration at Matakana Village is also the perfect location to honour Matariki 2025’s theme "Matariki ...
Blues Set For Semi Final Showdown In Christchurch
The Blues have made just one change to their starting line-up for Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific semi final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Zarn Sullivan slots into the starting role at ...
Bus-Wheelchair Crash In Taradale
There was a serious accident shortly after 2pm this afternoon between a GoBay bus operating Route 13, on Lee Road in Taradale ...
Aotearoa Palestinian Deported From Egypt, Other Kiwis Carry On March To Gaza
An Aotearoa Palestinian woman has been deported from Egypt today, while other New Zealanders and Tāngata Whenua have entered Egypt as part of the Global March to Gaza to try to deliver aid to starving ...
Former Hawke's Bay Council Chair Fumes Over Heretaunga Pollution Doubt
Former Hawke's Bay Regional Council chair Rex Graham has a burning desire to stop orchardists from coating the Heretaunga ...
Closing The Book On A 50-year Library Legacy
Ashburton has undergone huge change since 1975, with six mayors and countless councillors, but always one constant - the ...
Whakatāne Operators At War With Council Over Tourism Funding Cuts
Tourism operators across the district are boycotting Whakatāne District Council for cutting funding to Tourism Bay of Plenty. The Whakatāne council has previously contributed $85,000 annually to the ...
‘Quiet Street’ To Become Permanent SH1 Through Picton
Picton's Kent St is to become the new State Highway 1, to the surprise of some of its residents. New Zealand Transport Agency ...
'Melanesian Relationship Agreement' Endorsed At Bougainville Independence Talks
In a statement, the parties reveal they want a solution that is homegrown and maintains a close, peaceful and enduring familial relationship between PNG and Bougainville. The delegates called this a ...
Experts Warn Regulatory Standards Bill Threatens Future Public Health Laws
A group of scholars in health and policy have worked together on a briefing, titled "Regulatory Standards Bill threatens the ...
Farmers Still Rushing To Convert Land To Forestry - Report
Whole farm-to-forest conversions continue, according to a new report released by Beef and Lamb New Zealand. The research, carried out by Orme and Associates on behalf of Beef and Lamb, found close to ...
Investigation Ordered After Boat Capsize In Suva Harbour
Fiji's Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport has visited the wreck of the Lomaiviti Princess II and other derelict vessels within Suva Harbour. Ro Filipe Tuisawau said he ...