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Kiwi treatment by DOC, conservation sanctuary under investigation
Amid national outrage over the treatment of a kiwi at Miami Zoo, DOC and a private sanctuary are under investigation over whether our national birds have been mistreated here at home.
Displaced homeowners fearful of end to accommodation assistance
Residents affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods say their accommodation money is running out.
Māori-led housing effort bringing peace of mind to Tai Rāwhiti
Rural Gisborne whānau are sleeping easy at night, knowing they have a permanent home on the land of their tīpuna.
Reopening of SH2: Bailey bridges, boulders, dented rails and mist
The devastated stretch of SH2 between Napier and Wairoa has reopened, and reporter Kate Green drove the highway to get an early glimpse of how it lies now.
Wairoa residents remain in limbo three months after Cyclone Gabrielle
Families are still displaced and hundreds of homes unliveable in Wairoa, three months after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'There's no timeline': Communities in limbo awaiting categorisation of cyclone damage
East Coast residents are frustrated with the pace of decision making following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Scott Base internet connection speeds get a boost from Starlink
Antarctica New Zealand has installed a Starlink at Scott Base, which is expected to boost connection speeds by a factor of 10.
Anguish over rates rise impact on residents, businesses after cyclone havoc
Napier business associations and community services are concerned at the prospect of a nearly 12 percent rates hike.
Iwi partnership aims to reduce cases of children being put in care
An East Coast iwi is partnering with the government to give iwi and local groups more say in decisions about uplifiting children.
Interim pay offer to midwives 'a glimmer of hope' - union
An interim pay offer is on the table for midwives left out of gender equity deals for healthcare staff.
Cyclone-hit brewery 'back on the horse'
An Eskdale brewer who lost everything in Cyclone Gabrielle has made a new beer to raise money for the community.
Commerce Commission launches probe into Cook Strait ferry issues
The Commerce Commission has opened investigations into both Cook Strait ferry companies after months of cancelled and delayed sailings.
Training needed for healthcare staff on dangers of mattress trapping - Coroner
The coroner has recommended more training for healthcare staff on the dangers of trapping caused by mattresses.
Wellington's Aotea Quay roundabout project gets underway
Construction is set to begin on a major piece of infrastructure at the northern entry point to Wellington.
Iron in Gisborne water naturally occuring and safe to drink - council
Gisborne residents are reporting a strange taste and marks on their washing due to elevated iron levels in their water.
Wellington Water in hot water again after slip likely caused by leaky pipe
Wellington Water has again found itself in hot water after a landslip in Lower Hutt, likely caused by a leaky pipe which residents have complained about for months.
Verrall promises extra funding if community nursing pay disparity found
The government has asked the health authority to reinvestigate the pay gap for community nurses, who are leaving their employers in droves for better paying roles in public hospitals.
Minister expects hospitals to plan for increased demand during winter
It comes as the workforce is still more than 400 nurses and hygiene workers short in the Capital and Coast area alone.
Waka Kotahi concludes half-price fares not enough to lure more public transport users
Half-price fares are not enough to encourage more people onto public transport, according to a report.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Company gathers data on donations and good deeds
With so many good deeds and donations flying around the East Coast in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, one organisation saw the need to keep track.
Gisborne's Tāiki e! bringing together communities for solutions
When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Tai Rāwhiti's rangatahi jumped in to lend a hand.
Relentless rain forces resident to evacuate from three places
The relentless rain has finally eased over Gisborne, and families evacuated from Mangapapa are looking forward to a night at home.
Defence Minister praises 'incredible spirit of resistance' from Ukrainians over past year
Ukraine is strong, but cannot win its war with Russia alone - that's the message those gathered in Wellington heard today.
Explainer: How to be prepared for more rain in hardest-hit cyclone regions
More heavy rain is on the way. So what does this mean for the already soaked and flood-damaged regions? And how can we prepare?
Gisborne businesses begin to reopen - but with water restrictions
Civil Defence has spelled out which Gisborne businesses can open under water restrictions and what rules they must follow.