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Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
'In for a hammering': Weather bomb to bring strong winds, heavy swells
A "weather bomb" is a low-pressure system which deepens by 24hPa in 24 hours.
Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
'Nasty bacteria' in rivers thought to be making paddlers sick
Waka ama paddlers say they're getting sores, rashes and infections from the water.
Luke Kirkness: What I learnt from covering Axle's disappearance
OPINION: The people of Tolaga Bay and East Cape have shown us how we all ought to live.
Car crashes into Gisborne cemetery, damaging headstones
The area remained cordoned off and under guard overnight.
'Obvious flaws': Private investigator slams police search for Jamie Kaiwai
Family say police did a "crap job" and are using her mental health as a scapegoat.
Homeless: Axle's family lived in tents before Tolaga Bay move
Emergency accommodation in Hamilton felt unsafe so they moved to Gisborne.
Axle's message for NZ: 'Thank you everybody for helping find me!'
Distraught mum Haley Allatt had not expected to see her bubbly son ever again.
'I expected him to be dead': Inside little Axle's 21-hour adventure; dad's relief
'I wish every community in New Zealand was like this.'
'We held out huge hope': How Axle, 3, was found in bush
Police give update on Axle's remarkable survival.
'No words': Axle's father tells of emotional day
Axle is home after his frightening overnight mission - happy, healthy and smiling.
Desperate search for Axle: Parents 'beside themselves' as locals rally
Rugby team among volunteers searching for preschooler.
Kiri Allan's cancer battle spurs women to be tested
Surge in tests after Conservation Minister and East Coast MP goes public with her cancer.
One dead in overnight Gisborne crash
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Gisborne last night.
Person seriously injured in single-vehicle crash near Gisborne
One person has been seriously injured in the single vehicle crash at about 8.50pm.
Gisborne port workers refusing Covid vaccine
From midnight tonight all managed isolation and quarantine workers must be vaccinated.
Probe into fight, verbal abuse at football game
Spectators hurled abuse after disagreeing with decision to red card player it is claimed.
NZ Post worker stood down after items tampered with, stolen
An investigation has revealed multiple items of mail have been tampered with in Gisborne.
Slug love: Kiwi goes viral with 'Blue Dragon' sea slug
If you want more followers on Tik Tok, film a cool-looking sea slug.
Māori Battalion whānau set to receive medals 75 years on
At a ceremony today medals will be given to whānau of members of the Māori Battalion.
'You stabbed him like a pig': Family's emotional statements at sentencing
Colin Phillips' partner says she can still feel his last kiss on her lips.
House prices surging in Gisborne with many still living on street
Gisborne is struggling to find enough homes for its isolated population.
Gisborne health board member posts vaccine misinformation
Health leaders have been quick to condemn Meredith Akuhata-Brown's comments.
Icing on the cake! Centenarian's surprise NZ Herald crossword treat
Nola McKee's not only had a sporty life, she's also been an avid fan of crossword puzzles.
Kiri Allan encourages wāhine to get smear test after cancer diagnosis
"Please please please #SmearYourMea - it may save your life - and we need you right here."
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Death spurs call for better mental health support at R&V
Hauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Councillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetings
Councillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.
Half-tonne fatberg blocks Gisborne network
Second one in as many years at this particular spot.