Ultra-marathon runner makes history for charity
Sam Harvey has made history.He has won a last-man-standing backyard ultra marathon in 43 hours, covering a distance of 288…
Two wāhine Māori scholars awarded Fulbright awards
Two wāhine Māori scholars will get the chance to pursue their studies overseas after winning the Fulbright Graduate and Scholar Awards.
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track, the country’s next Great Walk, running to budget
Three track sections have been finished, with two more underway before the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track opens.
Late start to NZ series should be worth the wait
It has been some time in the making, but a 2023 edition of the New Zealand Cross-country Championships is now on the horizon…
Changing source may improve water colour
Kawerau District Council says that after months of investigation, the cause of the brown water coming from people’s…
More funding for medical school places welcomed
Fifty students who would otherwise have been turned away from med school will now have the chance to become doctors.
Economy “showing resilience” – Robertson
The economy is “showing its resilience” according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, who says the country’s…
A how-to guide to traveling with teens
Eager to travel with your teens? Planning together can make for a good time had by all. Here are five ideas to consider:
New flights from Napier to Wairoa and Gisborne announced
The chief executive of Hawke’s Bay Airport said it was “vital” to have another way to get to Wairoa and Gisborne following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Fox Glacier residents optimistic about impact of proposed cycle and walking trails on business
After a busy summer, Fox Glacier residents remain optimistic about town’s future