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East Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another deluge
Civil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.
‘Whacked’: Young mum peddles drugs in Facebook groups
A young mum who advertised cannabis to more than 500 people on Facebook is jailed.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new seal
Highway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
Undercover cop grilled over befriending murder-accused in fatal house fire cold case
Daughter Lynne Maree Martin is on trial for Ronald Russell Allison's murder.
'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover cop
Evidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
Gisborne man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries, police hunt for clues
Police say the man went on a daily walk from his Wairere Rd home to the Makarori Head.
Gang violence: Police obtain special licence to investigate as tensions rise
Local rival gangs Mongrel Mob and Black Power are at the centre of a new operation.
'Bloody wrong': Family furious at WorkSafe decision not to prosecute after forestry death
“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”
New photos of road shunted sideways by massive landslide in Gisborne
An estimated 100m of Tiniroto Rd was moved sideways into a paddock
Watch: Gisborne landslide sweeps away massive part of road
The slip is in the exact same location as another major landslide during Cyclone Bola.
'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resigns
Gisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
ED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'
An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
Local Focus: Nurses choose surgery to save their own lives
Three Gisborne friends lost over 200kgs between them following weight loss surgery.
‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’
Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.
Local Focus: A simple goal to build the most sustainable surfboards in New Zealand
Surfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.
Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events
'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'
Two men arrested in Gisborne operation to target meth supply
1.8kg of cannabis, 47 rounds of ammunition, and about $40,000 in cash were seized.
Local Focus: Fishing for a trophy in Slovakia
Cory Scott is heading to Slovakia next month for the 2023 World Fly Fishing Championships.
Local Focus: Gisborne footy team experience the quarter-finals
Tatapouri Thistle Marist football team get treated to the World Cup quarter-finals.
Local Focus: Charity football raises awareness that men get breast cancer too
A football match and a close shave net $5000 in less than one week.
LGBTQ activist pleads guilty to punching 71yo at heated Posie Parker rally
The victim suffered a concussion, court documents state.
Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media
Murry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.
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Strong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roads
Some drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.
Kiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice official
The black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.
'I'm so, so sorry': Kiri Allan breaks silence, won’t stand in election
MP confirms she will not contest the East Coast electorate she won in 2020.
‘Needs support': Willie Jackson spoke to Kiri Allan hours before car crash
Willie Jackson said the crash might have been avoided if he'd been with her.