Water tragedy: East Coast rugby legend dies in diving accident
Diver who died off East Coast was a rugby hero of the province
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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.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
Local Focus: Bub Dewes lives in his canvas
East Coast artist Bub Dewes talks about his evolving art piece and exhibition.
When you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answered
The differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.
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.
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".
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.
Local Focus: PM's day cheering Tairāwhiti
Prime Minister visits Gisborne to praise vaccinators.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Local Focus: Gisborne mums are hot competition for the Fittest Mums competition
Fit Gisborne mums are competing globally.
Regional mayors reluctant to take position on reopening borders
The Prime Minister will reveal when the gates to the supercity will open on Wednesday.
'First jab ... saved my life': 45yo Covid patient put into coma, needed pacemaker
Three days into his Auckland MIQ stay, Jason Collier collapsed.
Local Focus: Life lessons from Les - 103 not out
WWll veteran Les Morice has a peaceful recipe for a long and healthy life.
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
'More than 30 of my patients in body bags': NZ nurse's warning to unvaccinated
"I understand people who can't see Covid, don't believe in it ... I've seen death."
Ship jumper can stay in NZ for 'immigration procedures'
Experts say crewman's sea ordeal is could be the tip of a much larger refugee crisis.
Live: Record 206 new community cases; 73 Covid patients in hospital
Late-week wastewater detections of virus in Stratford, Gisborne and Napier raise concern.
Napier, Gisborne mayors urge testing, vaccination after positive wastewater samples
'Covid is on our doorstep. And we know the best protection is the vaccine.'
PM to Aucklanders - 'We are not going to keep you trapped over Christmas'
Government has made an in-principle decision to slightly ease restrictions from Tuesday.
Summer blues: Rhythm & Vines music festival in doubt?
Tens of thousands of Kiwis may miss out on festival if Gisborne doesn't hit vax target.
'I was waiting to die': Crewman plucked from sea after 23 hours in freezing water
Rescuers picked him up after nearly 24 hours in icy waters.
Local Focus: Heavy rains bring floods to Gisborne
Rivers and roads were swollen but that didn't stop kids having a splash.