New ZealandGisborne beach to close for emergency pipe repairUrgent repairs to Gisborne's wastewater outfall pipe will close part of Midway Beach.29 Sep 11:55 PM
Kahu'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resignsGisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".26 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandHail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekendMore wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.26 Sep 03:29 AM
Kahu'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed'You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.'25 Sep 12:05 AM
KahuIkaroa-Rāwhiti has been a Labour stronghold since it was established in 1999Newcomer Cushla Tangaere-Manuel holds slight lead over Meka Whaitiri21 Sep 09:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Drinking from the age of two': Man jailed for violent assault at tangiCourt told that main aggressor had been drinking alcohol since the age of two.15 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHome by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cycloneSylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.14 Sep 11:35 PM
BusinessHouse sales finally get a spring in their stepNew house sales figures show where to grit your teeth — and where to get a bargain.13 Sep 01:06 AM
New ZealandCheer amid despair: How $10.3m Lotto win brought joy to cyclone-ravaged WairoaA massive Lotto win gave Wairoa residents something to celebrate after a 'tough year'.08 Sep 10:06 PM
New ZealandED 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.06 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuA waka hourua for Tairāwhiti looks set to sail into uncharted legal watersHigh Court threat after parties in Gisborne fail to agree on waka operation.05 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Nurses choose surgery to save their own livesThree Gisborne friends lost over 200kgs between them following weight loss surgery.30 Aug 03:05 AM
New Zealand‘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.28 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandLocal 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.'23 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: A simple goal to build the most sustainable surfboards in New ZealandSurfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.23 Aug 02:37 AM
CompaniesVilla Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affectedOwner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.22 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandPlans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy dayA strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested in Gisborne operation to target meth supply1.8kg of cannabis, 47 rounds of ammunition, and about $40,000 in cash were seized.18 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne footy team experience the quarter-finalsTatapouri Thistle Marist football team get treated to the World Cup quarter-finals.15 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandOne dead after incident in Gisborne riverThe death is being referred to the Coroner10 Aug 09:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Charity football raises awareness that men get breast cancer tooA football match and a close shave net $5000 in less than one week.10 Aug 04:06 AM
TravelGisborne wants to see you: Tourism in Tairāwhiti is open and has much to offerIt's been a rough road for Gisborne this year, but now's the time to visit.08 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandHome with mum and kids inside targeted with pellet gunPolice are appealing to the public for help to find those responsible.07 Aug 05:06 AM
New ZealandTop scientist posts anti-Govt views on social mediaMurry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.04 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandWhat a score: Big surprise for Gisborne football womenGisborne is not as far away from the FIFA Women's World Cup as they thought.04 Aug 03:25 AM
New Zealand'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry changeThe report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.02 Aug 12:38 AM
LiveNew ZealandStrong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roadsSome drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.01 Aug 10:44 PM
New ZealandCyclone mystery: The missing man and the stolen car tyresFive months has now passed since Joseph Ahuriri's disappearance during Cyclone Gabrielle28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
KahuACC introduces kaupapa Māori navigation services to help Māori clientsACC has introduced a free service for Māori who need help making compensation claims.26 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building a better mountain bikeFreddy Salgado is using bamboo, flax and carbon fibre to build a unique bike.25 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice officialThe black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.25 Jul 12:52 AM
