Regional | MarlboroughEfforts continue to restore access to cut-off rural communitiesThe Marlborough District Council is working to restore road access to two rural communities that were cut off during Tuesday’s flooding.29 minutes ago
1tahiPacific | Cook IslandsTe Arikinui joins chiefs in Rarotonga to mark 60 years of the Ui’ ArikiTe Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō joined traditional chiefs in Rarotonga over the weekend to mark 60 years of the Ui Ariki, the Cook Islands’ collective body of hereditary hig2 days ago
2ruaNational | WeatherState of emergency declared in Waitaki - emergency centre activatedA state of emergency has been declared in the Waitaki district after heavy overnight rain.2 days ago
3toruPolitics | Māori Electoral RollMore than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral rollMore than half of enrolled Māori voters are now registered on the Māori roll, with younger generations continuing to drive a long-term shift towards Māori representation.2 days ago
4whāSport | Rugby leagueWainuiomata Rugby League Club appoints first female presidentThe Wainuiomata Rugby League Club has made history with the appointment of Robyn Morete as its first wahine president, marking a significant milestone in the club’s proud history.1 day ago
5rimaRegional | HamiltonNew social supermarket aims to help struggling Waikato whānauKirikiriroa Family Services will open a social supermarket in Hamilton, using a points system to restore dignity for food-insecure whānau amid Waikato’s rising hardship.Monday, June 29, 2026
6onoRegional | Regional CouncilHorizons keeps final say on iwi agreements, backs $10k fundingFinal approval for resource management agreements with iwi will stay with Horizons Regional councillors, rather than being delegated to staff.1 day ago
