New ZealandPolice renew search for Gisborne arsonistPolice are asking the public to identify a man seen fleeing from a Gisborne housefire.16 Feb 08:31 PM
New ZealandState Highway 5 closed due to fallen treesWaka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.16 Feb 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLiam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challengeHousing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.16 Feb 04:45 AM
PoliticsGreen list MP to submit member's billGreen list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere made her maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday.11 Feb 01:18 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced after selling half a tonne of crayfish on black marketThe illegal catch was usually sold pre-cooked for between $700 and $1310 per load.09 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandWoman set uncle's tent on fire - with him insideMandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.08 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Undemocratic': Collins on Labour rushing Māori wards change into lawNational says Govt plans to rush controversial change through will cut local people out.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismCovid hits $9.8b iwi economyNine iwi finances studied in-depth to analyse performance.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath deathThe tired mum left two young children unattended when tragedy struck.03 Feb 02:50 AM
KahuArmed police stop vehicle after bystander reports 'gun'The weapon turned out to be a BB gun, but police say their response was appropriate.02 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandLogistics company convicted after employee crushed to deathGisborne port worker Shannon Rangihuna-Kemp died after she was hit by a log.02 Feb 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAudrey Young: Labour kept plans on divisive Māori wards under wrapsOpinion: The current law has made matters worse and there is justification for change.01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New ZealandIt's good news if you like sunshine.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach: Ōakura, Taranaki; Wainui, Gisborne; St Clair, OtagoNZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile the Travel team's three "wildcards".22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeatwave to hit Hawke's Bay as temps predicted over 30C four days in a row in HastingsMetService is predicting the region to remain hot all week.21 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandLower speed limits on state highways frustrate localsSignificant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.18 Jan 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPets on a plane: Airline branches out to transport cats and dogsAir Napier extended services during lockdown, now demand means it's permanent.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed offenders used car stolen in Napier as getaway vehiclePolice are calling for sightings of a silver Mazda Familia after a Gisborne dairy robbery.14 Jan 02:02 AM
KahuHobson's Pledge flyers opposing Māori wards 'undermining democracy'Flyers sponsored by lobby group Hobson's Pledge have been distributed around Gisborne.12 Jan 11:06 PM
EmploymentSign of the times: Kiwi returnee takes job search to roundaboutKim Holloway, 56, needs a job - and he's not sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandGovernment commits $36m to projects to enhance waterwaysThe projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.09 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandLast weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.08 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in placesSevere thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.04 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issuedThe MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.03 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchool in shock over death of teen who went missing from Rhythm & VinesWellington teen Fletcher Wong was a "dynamo both on the futsal court and football field".31 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Dame Anne Salmond on why we can be optimistsNY Honours: Enthusiasm for Te Reo is big now. But it was a different story in the '60s.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal for sightings of missing Wellington teen from Rhythm and VinesPolice and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.29 Dec 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Mask top and bottom': Campaign targets safe sex and CovidCampaign encourages young people to use condoms and "keep track of where you've tapped".25 Dec 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmers still dealing with Hawke's Bay drought nine months onThe drought classification, put in place in March, remains for Hawke's Bay.25 Dec 05:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Gisborne Māori wards likely depend on just 5 per cent oppositionMāori call for law change and a fairer democracy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-fuelled driver leads police on 150km/h chase, stops twice to reverse ram cop carsWilliam Sheridan drove at up to 150km/h during the pursuit from Gisborne to Matawai.05 Dec 12:11 AM
