New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandRoads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NIHeavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMeng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sectorThe Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.20 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandKiller appeals conviction for brutal murder of Raymond Karl NeilsonReuben Gibson-Park set his victim's body on fire after beating him to death.19 Jun 12:37 AM
CrimeFather fights extradition to Australia to answer decade-old assault chargeThe man said it would be unjust and oppressive if he was forced to leave his whānau.15 Jun 01:55 AM
KahuRuatōria's Radio Ngāti Porou 'a beacon for the future'The radio station's headquarters are in the small town of Ruatōria, north of Gisborne.13 Jun 01:49 AM
KahuWahine business owner who fixes East Coast roads and school lunchesKat Kaiwai is at home on the roads or making lunches for hundreds of tamariki.07 Jun 10:59 PM
AgribusinessBusiness leaders named in King's Birthday HonoursVegetable-growing, IT, a four-day week, journalism: honours for leaders in their fields.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homesZoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.01 Jun 12:00 AM
Politics‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spentThe number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.30 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandExhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hearsHealth bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.22 May 07:46 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition reactCyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.14 May 11:54 PM
KahuNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM
KahuTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGisborne mayor blasts land-use inquiry report critical of council, commissioners recommendedThe report has brought an intense and swift reaction from Gisborne District Council.12 May 05:12 AM
New ZealandThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
PoliticsLabour minister's shock defection to Māori Party touted as turning point for electionIt comes as Te Pāti Māori threatens to take another seat off Labour.03 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggeredThe bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.03 May 03:37 AM
KahuCyclone Gabrielle: Relocating Te Karaka needs 50 per cent support of the community - Willie Te AhoMarae to be moved to higher ground but still on Rangatira land title.23 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: CrossFit pair qualify for Brisbane championshipGisborne master athletes, Debbie Hutchings and Tamera Nelson, prove age is just a number.14 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandTeen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest foundThe two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.11 Apr 02:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Isolated and alone while losing his legsGisborne resident Josh Grant talks about his lonely brush with death.08 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Tourists 'key' to rebooting economy, council's multimillion-dollar weekly roading spendDocuments have revealed more of the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery phase.29 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionFlood damage: How and where we build needs to changeOPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.27 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandFake raffle sees father-daughter duo sentenced for crayfish poaching ringThe pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits23 Mar 06:02 AM
LifestyleWine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone reliefAuckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily brings in psychic to find Joseph AhuririWhānau of missing Gisborne man seek psychic's power to locate him.15 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80mSurvey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.15 Mar 06:37 PM
KahuDave Letele’s diary of the devastation and sense of hopelessness in rural communitiesCommunity advocate Dave Letele goes into the heart of the devastated regions.09 Mar 07:03 AM
