New ZealandFormer councillor calls Ngati Porou's roading authority plan 'quite ridiculous'Burdett says the council and NZTA are doing a 'pretty good job' in roading.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRiverbank repairs post-Gabrielle taking shape in GisborneGisborne council contractors have been hard at it repairing the city's riverbanks.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supplyProject Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti MuseumTairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAurora leadership programme celebrates achievements of 40 students in GisborneMore than 90 parents gathered with students to celebrate Aurora leadership programme.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWindows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving ClubVandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.23 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeOranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegationsDaughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf life saving coaches Gavin and Wilson are recognised nationallyGisborne surf lifeguards Edan Wilson and Jack Gavin have been recognised nationally.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injuredPolice believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.23 Sep 10:47 AM
New Zealand'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaultsThe offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bustThe cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.23 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandJury duty: 85-year-old Ian is turning batteries into goldIan Jury, 85, recycles batteries, donating over $47,000 to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter.23 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandRNZ cancels release of podcast episode featuring ex-minister Kiri AllanThe public broadcaster had promoted the episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa.23 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandWelcome Bay house fire: Neighbours advised to close windowsA fire at an unoccupied house in Welcome Bay.23 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandTwo utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip overEmergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.23 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandFrom Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly boardWhich attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?23 Sep 04:43 AM
New ZealandRoundabout 'one of the best things to happen in our community'A wheelchair user says the new roundabout on Welcome Bay Rd is 'amazing'.23 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandWinter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul WalkerTwo Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safeKerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.23 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandMark Cameron talks rural mental health on The CountryMark Cameron, Levi Lanauze, Emma Higgins, Mary van Andel, Phil Duncan.23 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandFireworks display faces skyrocketing cost increasesRising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.23 Sep 02:43 AM
New Zealand1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculptureThe sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.23 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandFears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sortersRecycling is sorted by hand, by real people, manager says.23 Sep 01:42 AM
KahuFormer Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top roleMoana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.23 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandTandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.23 Sep 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centreCentral government directs councils to get back to core business.23 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandGeneration after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'23 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandFar North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to PakarakaEverything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDrunken behaviour frustrates Waikato policePolice say they are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder.22 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandRural school marks major milestoneOropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.22 Sep 11:45 PM
AgribusinessExports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billionKiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.22 Sep 11:39 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit exports set value record this yearGold fruit export value up 24%.22 Sep 11:34 PM
