'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resigns
Gisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".
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Hail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekend
More wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.
'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed
'You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.'
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti has been a Labour stronghold since it was established in 1999
Newcomer Cushla Tangaere-Manuel holds slight lead over Meka Whaitiri
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
'Drinking from the age of two': Man jailed for violent assault at tangi
Court told that main aggressor had been drinking alcohol since the age of two.
Home by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cyclone
Sylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.
House sales finally get a spring in their step
New house sales figures show where to grit your teeth — and where to get a bargain.
Cheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged Wairoa
A massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.
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.
A waka hourua for Tairāwhiti looks set to sail into uncharted legal waters
High Court threat after parties in Gisborne fail to agree on waka operation.
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: Inspirational teacher and para-athlete takes on the Taupō Cycle Challenge
'Don’t let them tell you you can’t. Show them you can.'
Local Focus: A simple goal to build the most sustainable surfboards in New Zealand
Surfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.
Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected
Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.
Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events
'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'
Lanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy day
A strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.
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: 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.
Gisborne wants to see you: Tourism in Tairāwhiti is open and has much to offer
It's been a rough road for Gisborne this year, but now's the time to visit.
Home with mum and kids inside targeted with pellet gun
Police are appealing to the public for help to find those responsible.
Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media
Murry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.
What a score: Big surprise for Gisborne football women
Gisborne is not as far away from the FIFA Women's World Cup as they thought.
'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry change
The report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.
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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.
Cyclone mystery: The missing man and the stolen car tyres
Five months has now passed since Joseph Ahuriri's disappearance during Cyclone Gabrielle
Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
ACC introduces kaupapa Māori navigation services to help Māori clients
ACC has introduced a free service for Māori who need help making compensation claims.
Local Focus: Building a better mountain bike
Freddy Salgado is using bamboo, flax and carbon fibre to build a unique bike.
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.