New ZealandWild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commutersThere are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.21 Jul 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
KahuIwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after floodingLead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".12 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.10 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who should pay for Gisborne Bridge?Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut-off after Cyclone Gabrielle. Watch10 Jul 12:25 AM
New Zealand‘Gut-wrenching’: Couple stay positive despite losing homeGisborne couple say six of the eight houses on Vogel St are in the same boat.08 Jul 09:04 AM
KahuTā moko artists create new Silver Ferns designDesigners from Te Tairāwhiti created the new design for the Silver Ferns dress.06 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuPlant producing high-value kānuka products planned for RuatōriaNuka Charitable Trust has a mandate to deliver benefits to the Ruatōria community.02 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandPolice recover body from Ruatoria river after crashPolice arrived at 3pm yesterday afternoon, but didn't recover the body until this morning29 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Kiwi surf champ in ICU after wipeoutSurfing legend Maz Quinn suffered spinal injuries in the accident.29 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandLunch-box favourite could be harder to find as bad weather affects crops and transportFlooded orchards and slips on roads mean gaps in the supply of some fruit and veges.28 Jun 01:28 AM
New ZealandBad granny: Woman, 85, evicted from social housing for 'bullying' neighboursShe verbally abused one and made repeated false accusations against others.27 Jun 07:53 AM
New ZealandOver 20 slips after recent East Coast rain, two homes red-stickeredTwo homes have red-stickered and evacuated, with more expected to come.26 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: More rain for flooded GisborneThe state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti but the rain continues to fall.26 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: More rain for flooded GisborneThe state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti, but the rain continues. Watch26 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandBrief respite in weather for Gisborne, severe gales to come for AucklandMetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere gale force winds in store for Auckland this weekThe weather switches sides from east to west, with cooler temperatures in store.25 Jun 10:32 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti local State of Emergency ends, district under orange rain warningThe district will unfortunately only get a brief respite from the bad weather.25 Jun 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits GisborneThe rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".24 Jun 01:35 AM
KahuLabour MPs stake futures on winning Māori electoratesTwo Labour MPs are opting for an electorate-or-nothing approach this election.23 Jun 07:23 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, move out': Te Karaka cut off as torrential rain hits Gisborne againCivil Defence asks residents in low-lying areas not to wait for an official evacuation.23 Jun 05:33 AM
RetailHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandAffco fined $500,000 over worker’s ‘wholly avoidable’ death in freezerA frame full of offal cartons fell and fatally crushed Alfred Edwards.23 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandState of emergency: More heavy rain for Gisborne areaCivil Defence warns the weather will worsen Friday afternoon.22 Jun 06:09 PM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, residents evacuated, communities isolatedGisborne was almost completely isolated by flooding and slips.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandRoads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NIHeavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMeng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sectorThe Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.20 Jun 06:20 AM
Politics‘I can’t be sure, sure’: Meng Foon tweaks claim PM’s office leaked his planned resignationFoon's role is in the spotlight amid a conflict of interest issue.19 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandKiller appeals conviction for brutal murder of Raymond Karl NeilsonReuben Gibson-Park set his victim's body on fire after beating him to death.19 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 50 flipping yearsThey've been flipping kids since 1972, so Local Focus' Renae Lolohea gave it a go too!16 Jun 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fistsThe children had black eyes and sores.16 Jun 06:43 AM
