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Selwyn Huts residents make impassioned plea for future of settlement
The council voted last year to enforce a managed retreat by 2039, pausing the process months later to allow for more consultation.

Paws and Pages programme helps boost young readers at Cambridge Library
The programme launched with 12 children and 12 dogs this month.

The little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer - twice, and now raising funds for Child Cancer Foundation
Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.

Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
It comes just days after Napier City Council revealed that more than 100 of its jobs are on the line in a proposed restructure, with an aim to identify $3 million in labour efficiencies.

Our Changing World: Dissecting the world’s rarest whale
It made international headlines last year. What does a scientific dissection of the world's rarest whale involve?

Budget 2025: Pasifika community braces for impact
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will deliver her second Budget on Thursday. She said it will be "about prioritising your taxpayer money carefully".

Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon retires from Hastings council to focus on family
Hastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.

Live: Big day of decisions for Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council meets today to decide on the fate of some beloved community assets.

Black Ferns v USA: Sevens stars named as Black Ferns ring changes for final Pacific Four test
The Black Ferns have made eight changes to their starting side for this week's USA test.

Tottenham’s Australian manager delivers on second-season promise
Ange Postecoglou has lived up to the promise he made back in September. ‘I always win things in my second year.’

Wellington councillor to propose middle ground for Airbnb rates
Councillor John Apanowicz will advance an amendment to a proposal to charge short-term rentals commercial rates on Thursday.

My Food Bag sees modest lift in bottom line, subscriber numbers
Listed meal kit company My Food Bag has posted a $6.3 million annual net profit despite a challenging trading environment.

Tonkin + Taylor Wellington train station heckler ‘apologetic’ after swearing at Winston Peters
The man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.

No place for Auckland FC’s semifinal goalscorer in All Whites squad
Logan Rogerson hasn’t made the cut for coach Darren Bazeley ahead of a pair of friendlies in Canada next month.

Gulf Harbour ferry failures labelled a ‘nightmarish joke’
A Gulf Harbour resident has spoken out about how “jaw droppingly inadequate” and “stunningly disrespectful” ferry services have been for commuters.

OCA - Building on Momentum
Oceania Healthcare (NZX: OCA) reported underlying EBITDA of $86.0m for the year ended 31 March 2025, up 4.1% on FY24, reflecting steady sales momentum and stock sell down. Building on this momentum

The social housing waitlist: Woman told no emergency homes available at all
Hine Taylor has been couch surfing for five months, wishing and waiting on social housing.

Warwick Resort Fiji alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience
Fijian Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka said he "deeply regrets the unfortunate circumstances" encountered by the visitors during their stay.

Warriors v Raiders: Kurt Capewell steps up to lead as co-captains miss Canberra clash
The 31-year-old will lead the Warriors for the first time on Sunday.

Kiwifruit record: Zespri achieves $5b sales milestone, 220 million trays sold
Zespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.

World’s best sevens player given test debut for Black Ferns at No 7
The world champions have introduced more sevens stars as they aim to regain one title against the United States in Auckland.

500 job applications in 12 months - a jobseeker's struggle
Allister Benson has been made redundant three times in the past 24 months and says it's tough going in the job market at the moment.