'It really connects different indigenous communities and people.'
The Whanganui area still had 3321 properties without power as of 6.45am Tuesday.
Organisers say opening the marae in storms is now a core role for the hapū.
Cooper Burnett plans to donate his much-loved mullet to a cancer charity when he cuts it.
'It was really valuable to be able to train with both the fixed-wing and helicopters.'
Businesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.
SH1 between Hunterville and Taihape remains closed.
The new service launches on April 17.
Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.
'The world is a big place, and with a trade background, you can go anywhere.'
Transporting runs in Taylah Penn's blood.
'It needed to be tidied up and we wanted to make Hunterville better.'
Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.
About 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.
Driver Garth Thompson told police he heard a bang, sat up and saw 'bikes everywhere'.
OPINION: Spilled snacks, bumped plates and tears test patience.
OPINION: Tomatoes, zucchini and beans are still producing heavily if picked often.
OPINION: Nicky Rennie writes that there's a move to right-sizing instead of downsizing.
Concerns were raised about the "perception of a conflict of interest".
There was 'quite a long form to fill out with all sorts of odd information'.
OPINION: Many succulents and cacti thrive on neglect, needing little watering or care.
Mainly fine, apart from some morning cloud and the chance of a shower. Southwesterlies for a time in the afternoon.
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
Fine. Westerlies.
Fine. Westerlies developing in the morning.
The 17-year-old has been boxing competitively since she was 10.
A mid-race camera helped sprinters chase world champs qualifying times.
'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.
Govt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.
The closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.
‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’
Deciduous shade trees cool gardens in summer, then let winter sun in.
OPINION: January is ideal for taking cuttings of hydrangeas, buxus and houseplants.
Former Warriors player is willing to take less than what he paid in 2022.
Unusual home built after inspiring tour of the US is attracting international attention.
Economic experts and politicians on what to expect as the election nears.
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Making music and navigation happen isn't always as easy as you'd think in the CX-5.
Just 12 examples are being created, to mark Corvette's debut at the 12-hour race.
Project pays tribute to the famed AMG 'Hammer' models of the 1980s.
New compact-SUV features easy-to-clean 'pet friendly' upholstery.
Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Andy Borland, Jane Smith, Tom Young a Dave Martin.
Strong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.
'It’s so good to celebrate the hard work and tenacity of our grower-suppliers': Albers
There's something for everyone at the 2026 East Coast Farm Expo on Wednesday and Thursday.
The council encourages people with knowledge of any unmarked graves to come forward.
An unnamed Kiwi investor is offering about $100m to save the Chateau.
