Deena Coster

A New Plymouth mother fighting a controversial disability bill she has labelled a “dog” has lodged a petition in Parliament and expressed her concerns directly to the government minister in charge.

Deena Coster A former New Plymouth mayor has failed in his attempt to buy ex-social housing units down the road from his waterfront apartment build, as another property developer has snapped them up for $1.6 million.

Concerns about the conduct of a flying instructor were raised years before he was stripped of his credentials after one of his students died in a gyrocopter crash.

A chance to see homegrown kickboxing talent take on competitors from across the country is on offer next month.

The election of a brand new board should spell the end of a standoff which has played out in court between a group of Taranaki trustees.

A Wairarapa rural stalwart has taken up the leadership reins for a national organisation dedicated to keeping women connected with their communities.

After joining the group to meet new people in the community, Suzanne Bannister is now leading the organisation.

A Waitara day care centre is considering shutting the doors, a move which could impact nearly 50 children and their families.

The theatre stalwart has been nurturing stage talent in east Auckland for decades. Theatre has given Kohimarama's June Renwick nothing but joy.

A Waitara day care facility will shut its doors for good on August 28.