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Surfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.
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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.
‘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.
Scooter driver died from traumatic chest injuries after driving into unlit truck
Two brothers watched helplessly as a scooter driver suffered fatal injuries.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Local Focus: Gisborne weightlifter finds strength at home
Kitini Taihuka prepares for the Oceania Junior Championships in Samoa this October.
Local Focus: Gisborne weightlifter uses home to lift spirits
Kitini Taihuka heads to Samoa for the Oceania Junior Championships
Five months gone, still no sign of Joseph Ahuriri and his truck
Five months of searching has found no sign of Joseph Ahuriri.
Wild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commuters
There are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.
'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
Kiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stay
It concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.
Iwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after flooding
Lead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".
Local Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.
Local Focus: Who should pay for Gisborne Bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut-off after Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Couple stay positive despite losing home
Gisborne couple say six of the eight houses on Vogel St are in the same boat.
Tā moko artists create new Silver Ferns design
Designers from Te Tairāwhiti created the new design for the Silver Ferns dress.