Councillor denies Māori comments
"'My actual comment was, 'Lucky no more were killed with what confronted them'."
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Councillor alleged to have made remarks on Māori to be named
"I won't let these comments be said to our people, who are still struggling."
'Not enough' Māori killed: No sanctions for Gisborne councillors
Councillors breached code of conduct - but won't be named and no sanctions imposed.
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Logging truck crash a 'nightmare come true'
A mum is praising God she's still alive after a logging truck flipped in front of her.
Two hurt as logging truck rolls near Gisborne
A logging truck has rolled and is blocking SH2 north of Gisborne
At last: Ashley Peacock to be released from cell-like room
"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."
Gunshots fired at police station
There was one officer in the building at the time of the shooting.
Happy ending for dog that was beaten so badly his eye came out
Left for dead after being horribly abused, Jimmy now has a happy life worth barking about.
Wealthy boys' school plans school for girls
Dilworth wants a "sister school" somewhere close to its boys' school in Newmarket.
'Not enough were killed': Gisborne councillor's alleged comments on Māori
A code of conduct review will investigate a discussion by two Gisborne councillors.
Charter school founder in 'massive shock' over delay
All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.
Surprise baby! Couple had no inkling they were about to become parents
Rayne Joseph put down her slight weight gain to being in a happy relationship.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Warmer seas create whale of time in NZ
Humpbacks stocks are growing and are now 50 per cent of the pre-whaling population.
Social Development responds after pregnant woman's 'inhumane' treatment
'No-one should have to sleep in their car and no one should go unsupported this winter.'
Winz slammed for treatment of pregnant woman living in car
She's homeless and 30-weeks pregnant but Winz turned her away, community worker claims.
Police van containing five inmates crashes off highway
Two staff and five people in custody in van that crashed in icy conditions.
Local Focus: East Coast seeking solutions to slash floods a month after massive deluge
Native trees the answer for East Coast forestry. Made with fuding from NZ On Air.
White humpback whale sighted off NZ coast
An expert says it may be well-known white humpback Migaloo or a new undocumented whale.
Home swimming pool drownings on rise
Drowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.
Waioeka Gorge stays shut for days
Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.
One dead after logging truck collides with car
Driver died at scene after serious crash in Gisborne this morning.
'It's traumatising people': Tsunami of logging slash angers farmers
Tolaga Bay people have had enough of slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wet and wild weather moves south and leaves clean-up
The weather is expected to move south from the already rain-soaked Gisborne district.
Winter deluge: East Coast bears brunt of wild rain, wind
Downpours have swamped an already rain-soaked Gisborne district.
Clarke Gayford speaks about 'smear campaign'
PM's partner spoke about innuendo that left him feeling "completely cynical".
Two families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridges
Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.
Dramatic images: Family's early-morning flood rescue
As water crashed through their Tolaga Bay home a family climbed to safety on their roof.
Rescued Tolaga Bay family 'lost everything' to flooding
A family airlifted to safety at Tolaga Bay this morning lost everything to flooding.
Tolaga Bay family rescued off roof after house flooded
Two adults and their grandchild were forced up on to the roof at 4am.
Rhythm & Vines boosts Gisborne's economy by millions
The annual New Year festival injects millions into Gisborne's economy
14th century Māori village unearthed
Otago University researchers say Gisborne site a significant cultural and scientific find.
Drunk man accidentally shoots himself in the chest
A man accidentally shot himself while intoxicated.