After years of pleading for change, rural GPs are eagerly awaiting new rules later this month which will allow them to hire paramedics to help handle after-hours emergency calls.

Granny flats - not just for grannies. Last week the government released feedback on the consultation to liberalise granny flat rules, and no surprise, there were a huge number of submissions.

Tasman Bay Herbs was founded in 1996 - and purchased by husband and wife duo Gavin and Emma Visser in 2021.

Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle discuss recent political events.

Environment Canterbury votes to delay notifying the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, Kaikoura considers world heritage status bid, Amberley's proposed new cricket ground is approved, despite opposition, and we have updates on school building projects in North Canterbury.

Harry Broad reviews Kahurangi by Dave Hansford published by Potton & Burton

While we hear many horror stories about life in emergency housing this story reminds us that community and compassion are all around us.

Matheson Brown doesn't mind discomfort. The 28-year-old from New Plymouth just smashed a world record, becoming the fastest person to climb the highest peak in every US state.

Notre Dame in Paris is set to reopen following the devastating 2019 fire that destroyed its roof and spire.

Psychologists are increasingly being asked to fudge diagnosis for clients with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental injuries, so that ACC can be claimed.