'Out on the water, it was spectacular racing in the misty, foggy rain.'

'Vaccination rates are too low,' says Turanga Health CEO.

Forestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.

'There were bits of chicken down Nelson Rd.'

One business says it's been the ’worst winter in 17 years'.

Lives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.

Race one in the New Zealand waka ama long distance champs hits the water on Friday.

The biggest recipient received more than $11,000.

Police seized a cutdown firearm.

Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.

Close to 1000 paddlers and twice as many supporters are expected in town.

‘When we got out it would have been only 30 seconds later when windows started blowing.'

Poverty Bay had a punishing defeat at the hands of Thames Valley.

A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.

Gisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.

Andrew Robertson still works as a caretaker at a Gisborne school.

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa hands back last of 24 homes repaired after Gabrielle.

Jaxon Pardoe reached the Y7 and 8 boys’ final with a dominant display in his semifinal.

Drivers face a 500% fine increase for parking in disability spots, now $750 from Tuesday.

'My hope is that through this series, New Zealanders will be better informed...'

'We were so stoked when we got to the end and we definitely bonded as a group.'

Toilets will be open from 6am to 7pm, in the hope that disrupts vandalism patterns.

Locals have highlighted the challenges of Gisborne's economy.

NZTA plans a stack of improvement works along SH2 between Wairoa and Napier.

Arrest follows an alleged failing-to-stop episode.

It’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.

Providing tools 'to care for ourselves and others during these challenging times'.

Maize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.

Jeremy Muir's departure ends a 140-year relationship between family and newspaper.

Chance to reconnect with mates in competitive arena