Council earmarks $1m for those suffering a wastewater plant pong – but only for 3000 households
Cash will pay for laundry services, doctors’ appointments, power and buying firewood – if you live close enough. source...
Massive waves expected in Taranaki, residents warned to ‘stay safe’
Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds smashed Taranaki on Friday, and residents are set to endure more as the day, and weekend, rolls on....
Why the final costs for Whangārei Hospital’s redevelopment are not yet known
The Government has agreed to chip in $572 million for the new hospital block, as well as shortfalls. source...
Kea Kids News: The 11-year-old who loved his Big Ben Lego so much, he became a bellringer
Connor Hart was intrigued by the bell inside his Big Ben Lego kit, so he joined a group ringing bells at an Auckland church – and was...
Marlborough students spend day off in rain to raise money for charity
More than 100 Marlborough students took part in a Relay for Life event for the Cancer Society, organised by three student leaders. source...
Covid-19 infections continue across MidCentral
There are still 1769 active cases of Covid-19 across the MidCentral Health district. source...
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: May 20, 2022
On a women’s shirt, the buttons are on which side? source...
Rocking good start to national music competition
Smokefree Rockquest’s 2022 national competition was launched in Nelson for the first time by singer-songwriter Julia Deans. source...
The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, May 20
Today’s Antidote features a Reo journey, a rescued giant stingray and fungi. source...
Taranaki ties run deep in the remote oasis of the Chatham Islands
OPINION: While nature shines on the Chathams, its people are the biggest taonga. source...