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'He was my son': US police kills bottle-fed donkey foal in his own pasture
A Georgia police officer shot HeeHaw during a missing-child search.
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‘I’m going to cope’, King Charles said after cancer diagnosis
Queen Camilla reveals details of how the couple responded in the immediate aftermath.
The sponsored child whose schooling put him on a path to a new life in Hawke's Bay
Ronald Jeero used to hide under classroom desks to attend school in Uganda.
Brain injury survivor joins three former All Blacks in NYC Marathon fundraiser
Shane Thrower spent three months in hospital after a near-fatal crash.
'Wrap your family and friends around you like a korowai': Dying dad filmed vlogs for his son
Former principal Shane Nicholas died just months after his brain tumour was discovered.
'Extra bit of motivation': Nelson running event to back local charities
Runners can use Grassrootz to choose a charity and collect donations.
Kiwi handcycling across USA to raise funds for spinal cord injury research
Dame Catriona Williams will handcycle 4800km across nine US states.
‘Lives changed forever’: Fundraiser to replace boys’ wrecked bikes after Epsom crash
One schoolboy cyclist was critically injured after he was allegedly struck from behind.
Kāinga Ora: Are more out-of-towners coming to Rotorua for housing?
About 200 people queued at Feeding Rotorua’s Monday dinner service last week.
'Pivotal moment': Farmers unite for sustainable agriculture push
Future Farmers NZ is a volunteer-led group that became a registered charity in 2023.
'Whatever we can, we will do': A day in the life with Ōtautahi Māori Wardens
Herald journalists Jazlyn Whales and Anna Heath caught up with the big-hearted team.
Charities linked to Destiny Church face Internal Affairs probe
Tamaki said he's 'not involved' with the registered charities associated with the church.
It started as free haircuts for the homeless. Now, there's groceries and massages too
Melissa Aitken's charity runs without external funding, relying on community support.
How persistent leg pain led to cancer diagnosis for 10-year-old Leo
Community is rallying around a family navigating an 'incredibly difficult journey'.
'We've done our bit': After 30 years saving birds, the Webbs fly the nest
Robert and Robyn Webb founded the centre in 1992 and helped about 1300 birds each year.
'The whole room froze': IVF scan leads to shock cancer diagnosis
Tauranga's Jess Payne hopes to return to her fertility journey again following treatment.
Ben Affleck goes all the way in rare Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? win
The actor teamed up with former Jeopardy! winner Jamie Ding to take out the top prize.
Letele reshared anti-vax vid without watching it first, says NZ still 'drank the Kool-Aid'
Letele was a prominent advocate for Covid-19 vaccination during the pandemic.
A lifetime nurse's legacy: Trust funds bid to detect cancer sooner
Researchers aim to create a blood test that detects cancer before symptoms show.
Mum calls for funded therapy as runner takes on 'phenomenal' 400km mission
A week of intensive therapy for 7-year-old Sebastian costs about $3000.
Kids in Need Waikato charity garage sale
The charity garage sale is at the Ngongotahā Rail Park on Saturday from 9am to noon. Rotorua co-ordinator Lena Stirrup is organising it. Video / Megan Wilson
'We should all be able to afford food': Demand soars at local charities
Tauranga Foodbank says grocery deliveries have surged by 200% in recent months.
'It doesn’t control me': The drive behind NZ's first eating disorder charity
Dr Meg Vardy created JourneyED, NZ’s first peer support for eating disorders.
Beauty with a conscience: Mood-boosting brands that give back
From cancer care to bee welfare, these beauty buys give back in big ways.
‘Really short-sighted’: Charities fear tax cap will deter big-money donors
From April 1 next year, donation tax credits will be capped at $33,000.
$800m Wright family: Wayne Wright jnr details top 10 projects
Wayne Wright jnr says the family’s projects are a lasting legacy and he named 10 as a key.
Editorial: Abuse and threats against workers are unacceptable
OPINION: Bad behaviour needs to be called out and, where necessary, reported to police.
John Morrow: The great wealth transfer reshaping New Zealand’s future
Just 6% of Kiwis with wills include a charitable gift, versus 14% in the UK.
Couple donate $48m to fight motor neurone disease after Jai Arrow diagnosis
Tens of thousands filled the MCG for the Big Freeze fundraiser on the King’s Birthday.
'A sledgehammer': Charities blast new $33k cap on donation tax credits
Charities warn the move will cut large donations and shrink community help.