A "flash-flood" has carved a path of destruction through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one man blaming slash, saying "thousands of tonnes of logs and silt" came down.

Pippbrook House is Grade II* listed, a "distinction" English Heritage only bestows on about 5% of all listed properties, ...

Events include Music in the Valley, Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Akron Big Band, Wizardly Weekend and concerts galore.

Manchester Valley sweeps the Athlete of the Year honors as part of the 2025 track and field All-Carroll County teams.