Captain James Cook statue defaced in Gisborne
It is the latest statue to be targeted as part of protests against racial injustice.
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Wild weather: Flooding, slips, heavy rain pack a sting at end of holiday weekend
Heavy rain warning for the top half of the country, with floods in the Coromandel.
Knighthood for composer of All Blacks haka
Derek Lardelli is a longtime champion of Māori arts in New Zealand and overseas.
Former All Black, Oscar winner in Queen's Birthday Honours list
We have five new dames and knights today, New Zealand.
'Ngāti Epsom': Paul Goldsmith's true heritage revealed
His ancestor was regarded as 'the father of more children than any other early trader'.
Seeya, sunshine: Rain on way as high heads east
Our good run of weather had to come to an end.
Drug ring lost $250,000 in burglary, then got raided by police
Gang had high hopes for Sarah Megan Gambirazzi's Haumoana home. But cops were watching.
More than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month
744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.
Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild
Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.
Half of central NZ businesses need more financial help to survive
'A storm is brewing': Some businesses have only a few more wage-subsidy pay cycles left.
How the Covid-19 economic recovery could save a dying forest
"We need to localise our workforce and look at projects through a climate change lens."
Police at beaches as surfers continue to defy lockdown
Police are manning a number of beaches to head off lockdown-breaching surfers.
Police help move on 'arrogant' Māhia visitors
Visitors are not welcome right now in Māhia and action will be taken to stop them.
A fifth of central NZ businesses have no contingency plan
'It's frightening, in some ways you'd say is it a bit Kiwi? You know, she'll be right?'
Coronavirus: Isolated NZ community plans road-blocks to stop visitors
East Coast community may set up road blocks to prevent travellers from entering.
Coronavirus: Gisborne supermarket dedicates lane to elderly shoppers
Pak'nSave's Facebook followers have applauded the move.
Coronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checks
New "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.
Cyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enough
Gretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".
'How terrifying': Toddler in pyjamas found wandering in public gardens, near rivers
The toddler found wandering in Gisborne was wearing yellow pyjamas.
The European billionaire and his forestry 'hobby'
Wolfgang Leitner said he has a personal interest in sustainable forestry and farming.
Drop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay
"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.
SH2 upgrade aims: Deliver safer road and protect pa site
Road work around culturally significant sites near Tangoio will be monitored.
Pedestrian dies in East Coast crash
Police said the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Heatwave: North Island hotspot hits scorching 40C today
It's getting hot out there: Te Karaka near Gisborne reaches a sweltering 40C.
New fault system sheds light on East Coast's tsunami risk
Scientists have shed more light on a newly identified fault system north of Gisborne.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
'Stay inside': Firearms incident sparks police warning to residents
A road is also closed in the small North Island town.
Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay house-building hits highest rate in 12 years
In contrast, the number of consents for homes in Napier is declining.
'This is what happens if you leave stuff in the ocean': Child's foot speared by discarded cray pot
Eleven-year-old has been in hospital since he unknowingly stood on a discarded cray pot.
One person dead after tree falls on them in Gisborne forestry operation
WorkSafe has been notified about the incident.
Police review investigation into missing mum Jamie Kaiwai
Almost 90 days have passed since Kaiwai's car was found at Tolaga Bay wharf.
Why this rockslide should be top of your Summer to-do list
This natural wonder has been considered "Gisborne's worst-kept secret".