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Police launch homicide investigation after death of Gisborne toddler
The 19-month-old was brought into Gisborne Hospital with critical injuries on January 6.

Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.

'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking message
A lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.

The heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZ
The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.

'Absolutely tragic': The faces of our horror holiday road toll
A tragic toll: The 17 people killed on NZ roads over the holiday period remembered.

Get out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house prices
How to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.

Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.

NZ could save 100 lives a year on roads, AA says
Three more people have died on New Zealand roads in the last day.

Police hunt alleged shooter after injured person arrives at marae seeking help
Multiple ambulances were dispatched to the marae overnight.

Search operation underway for missing diver near Te Araroa
Searches are taking place on the sea, on the ground and in the air for the diver.

Apirana Ngata's 1919 expeditions documented moments of cultural significance
The Dominion Museum Ethnological Expeditions 1919 - 1923 captured Māori culture.

'Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house
'My desperation surpassed my fear,' says mum-of-five Ashleigh Wawatai.

PM's wedding: Billionaire's homestead venue, Lorde to sing
Hedge fund billionaire to host prime minister's wedding.

NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Gisborne
Heading to Gisborne for the summer? Here are 5 things you can't miss.

Tairāwhiti community leaders call for Covid checkpoints over summer
The region has the second-lowest full vaccination rate in the country, at 82 per cent.

Businesses fuming over orange delay, Northland 'nowhere near' leaving red
Delayed party for Auckland has northern neighbour envious - but local businesses fuming.

Thunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in Auckland
The watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.

Gisborne cafe's plan to get around traffic light system fails
The cafe had planned to host "events" some mornings so it could bypass the system.

Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands
The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.

What fans can expect at Easter R&V, when lineup will be revealed
The festival is postponed until Easter and fans have a two-week window for refunds.

Rhythm and Vines postponed to Easter Weekend
After weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.

Local Focus: East Coast teens scouted for Japan
Two East Coast teens have earned rugby scholarships in Japan.

Research connects passion for women's and Māori health
Sophie Couper has been recognised for her work on sleeping positions in late pregnancy

Campsite set to 'welcome' unvaccinated travellers this summer
Epidemiologist Rod Jackson labels the move "crazy".

Police name victim dropped off at Takanini medical centre before death
He was a 22-year-old from Gisborne.

'Some of us may die': Iwi urges travellers to reconsider visits over Covid threat
"Some of us will become seriously ill and some of us may die," worried iwi chair says.

Rhythm and Vines: Ticketholders demand answers as organisers remain silent
Calls to cancel festival mount as petition launched by local residents.

Baby dies after co-sleeping with mother in hospital
DHB: 'His death was tragic and our thoughts are still with his family on their sad loss'.

Local Focus: Flying doctor boosts jabs on the East Coast
Flying vaccination clinic and Māori Battalion pulling whānau on board for vaccinations.