‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in Tairāwhiti
Phase one includes resurfacing nine netball courts and adding multi-use surfaces.
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Tributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, dies
He played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.
Police searching for wanted man, Daaron Wilson, in Hamilton and Huntly areas
Police believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.
Rotorua liquor store ram-raided
Security footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / Supplied
Mysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6m
The firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost
The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.
'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand mining
Protesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.
The Country: Apple grower Paul Paynter on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact
Will Wilson, Paul Paynter, Mike Petersen, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Phil Duncan.
Crashes, medical events and trauma: Seven missions in seven days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
The region's rescue chopper flew seven times in seven days.
‘A dangerous virus’: Bird flu enters a new phase
NYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.
Batter Christian Leopard soldiers on through injury
Red-ball cricket doesn't hold quite the appeal it once did for the 27-year-old.
One dead in SH1 crash near Wellsford
Northbound traffic is diverted through School Rd; southbound via Bosher Rd.
NZ economy added more jobs in December, Stats NZ says
Second month in a row of overall job growth reported.
Impact of crash throws recycling truck worker out of vehicle
'The trucks are left-hand drive - he was ready to step out the door, and was thrown out.'
'A very rare event': UK confirms human case of bird flu
'The risk to the wider public continues to be very low' – UK Health and Security Agency.
Watch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attack
Others can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.
Allegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25k
The Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.
Four people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crash
Three rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.
'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hub
The Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.
'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold
'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economy
As large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.
'Wanted for years': Australian child physical therapy service to open NZ clinic
'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.
'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunities
Slash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.
Letters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out Kiwis
OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.
‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae
'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'
Market close: Synlait share price recovery continues
Investors react warmly to improve earnings update.
'Unfair': Tax change sows anger on English farms
Last month, Adam Stanbury joined hundreds of other farmers in a tractor protest to London.
Tornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without power
The Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.
SH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash, two injured
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
No serious injuries after log mover tips at Eastland Port
And other news briefs from around Tairāwhiti.