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US Air Force F-22 Raptors coming to Warbirds Over Wanaka

One of the world’s most impressive and technologically advanced fighter aircraft has been confirmed for a first-ever visit to New Zealand for Warbirds Over...

Noah and Isla top baby name picks

Noah and Isla were the most popular names for baby boys and girls born in New Zealand in 2025. Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden,...

Bluff to Cape Reinga walk to refill empty foodbanks

After 31 years of service to The Salvation Army, Major Gavin Baxter is lacing up his boots for one final act of service as an officer. The Greymouth man...

Council working to restore access to regional tracks

Since severe weather damaged several regional tracks in 2023, the Auckland Council has made significant progress restoring them. In the past six months, the council...

The healing balm of herbs

An upcoming workshop in Bombay is bringing back herbal remedies and showing kids how useful they are. Katharina Naran, a certified, registered naturopath and medical...

Coastal visitors asked to respect native birds

As Aucklanders flock to the coast for summer swims, strolls and sandy picnics, another kind of seasonal buzz is happening along the region’s shores. It’s...

Aucklanders better prepared this summer

With more Aucklanders heading to the beach this summer, the risk of life-threatening incidents is higher than ever. That’s why the Safeswim programme, website, and app,...

Local board members paddle Waikato River

Members of the Franklin Local Board experienced the culturally significant waka ama programme on the Waikato River as part of their Māori partnership programme. The...

Family fish ‘n chip business drops anchor in Raglan

A fresh new menu has dropped anchor at the Papahua Reserve Camp Shop in Raglan. After receiving 16 strong applicants, the Waikato District Council recently...

Lifeguards face busy beaches

Surf lifeguards patrolling last weekend were kept busy, as people flocked to beaches across the country, making the most of their final summer weekend...