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'A hell of a ride': Mates take on 3000km charity mission
The two-team Rescue Warriors will ride the length of the country.
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Manawatū mourns classic motorcycle club president killed in crash
Club president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.
'You are the difference': Community donates $265k for Tauranga foodbank
More than 3000 people have already received food thanks to donations from annual appeal.
'I would never ask strangers for a nickel': Rourke slams housing fundraiser
The 72-year-old faces eviction from his Los Angeles home over unpaid rent.
'It’s never too early': Woolworths kicks off Easter in January
The buns are on shelves now and will be sold until Easter Sunday, April 5.
'My final retirement': Robin Briant reflects on 60-year med career spanning continents
It took Robin Briant over 25 years to finish retiring, after a few false starts.
'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showing
Molly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.
Israel warns it will suspend several aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel said the suspensions were for failing to provide details about Palestinian staff.
New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised
There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.
New Year Honours 2026: The full list
The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.
Noel Gallagher quietly donates designer wardrobe to London charity shops
He says he prefers strangers wear his clothes rather than selling them as memorabilia.
The wondrous, short-lived dream of the MVP1 toilet
A shared vision to end poverty has fractured. The fate of one project shows the fallout.
Reality star and dad clear the air after viral toy giveaway clash
“We’ve been sweet for a couple of days, but people are still hurt.”
Why NZ charities are having to turn away some volunteers
It comes as some businesses receive thousands of applications for paid roles.
Cannabis leaves and selling a co-worker’s bike: Behind the counter as an op shop worker
A customer once opened a donated book and found pressed marijuana leaves.
Taylor Swift makes $1.7 million donation to Feeding America
The non-profit runs a nationwide network of 200 food banks in the US.
'You are legends': Community donations fill Tauranga foodbank shelves
A six-week Christmas appeal has helped more than 3000 people in Tauranga so far.
More calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spike
Pet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas.
David Walliams: From king of comedy to toxic brand
A junior staffer at a company received a five-figure payoff after raising concerns.
Christmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcels
The appeal has packed about 450 of its 500 targeted Christmas parcels.
The charity making sure no kid misses out this Xmas
This year's waitlist is growing with five to 10 new pleas for help daily.
'Giving back': Rotorua shoppers help raise $288k for Hospice
Funds help provide free specialist end-of-life care for local patients.
10-year old boy cleans 180 bins in exchange for 152 cans to donate to a foodbank
Hereworth School’s appeal collected 900kg of food for local families in need.
Waipareira paid bonus to allow Tamihere to settle campaign loan
Charities Services and Waipareira at odds on Tamihere's continued role at Trust.
Waipareira avoids deregistration thanks to ‘forced’ governance overhaul
A six-year probe into political donations has reached a settlement.
On The Up: 'Proudest moment of my life' - Auckland runner with cystic fibrosis completes 12 marathons in a year
Ben Prince-Saxon has raised more than $25,000 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.
'Absolutely amazing': Record turnout for charity motorcycle ride supporting firefighters
More than 50 riders took part in the charity ride from Napier to Taupo.
Hamilton family's Christmas lights bring hope to little miracles and kids in need
The Wells family's Christmas lights draw hundreds of families each year.
‘Huge demand’: Half of $22k Fill The Bus food donations distributed
The can drive helped stock the shelves of the Salvation Army's choice-model supermarket.
Princess of Wales dedicates rose 'in loving memory' of cancer victims
Catherine is in remission after chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer.