Veteran Māori broadcaster stunned by pilot's perfect te reo
A pilot's perfect use of te reo impressed a passenger so much that he asked to meet him.
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Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
Catch of the day: Monster fish caught off Kiwi coast
Monster bass weighing 82kg caught off eastern Bay of Plenty.
'In for a hammering': Weather bomb to bring strong winds, heavy swells
A "weather bomb" is a low-pressure system which deepens by 24hPa in 24 hours.
Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
'Nasty bacteria' in rivers thought to be making paddlers sick
Waka ama paddlers say they're getting sores, rashes and infections from the water.
Luke Kirkness: What I learnt from covering Axle's disappearance
OPINION: The people of Tolaga Bay and East Cape have shown us how we all ought to live.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
'Obvious flaws': Private investigator slams police search for Jamie Kaiwai
Family say police did a "crap job" and are using her mental health as a scapegoat.
Axle's message for NZ: 'Thank you everybody for helping find me!'
Distraught mum Haley Allatt had not expected to see her bubbly son ever again.
'I expected him to be dead': Inside little Axle's 21-hour adventure; dad's relief
'I wish every community in New Zealand was like this.'
Axle's saviour: 'Very disorientated and calling out to his mum'
Preschooler was found on a forest road several kilometres from his home.
Desperate search for Axle: Parents 'beside themselves' as locals rally
Rugby team among volunteers searching for preschooler.
Kiri Allan's cancer battle spurs women to be tested
Surge in tests after Conservation Minister and East Coast MP goes public with her cancer.
One dead in overnight Gisborne crash
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash in Gisborne last night.
Person seriously injured in single-vehicle crash near Gisborne
One person has been seriously injured in the single vehicle crash at about 8.50pm.
Gisborne port workers refusing Covid vaccine
From midnight tonight all managed isolation and quarantine workers must be vaccinated.
The 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels
'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'
NZ Post worker stood down after items tampered with, stolen
An investigation has revealed multiple items of mail have been tampered with in Gisborne.
'You stabbed him like a pig': Family's emotional statements at sentencing
Colin Phillips' partner says she can still feel his last kiss on her lips.
House prices surging in Gisborne with many still living on street
Gisborne is struggling to find enough homes for its isolated population.
Water rescue underway north of Gisborne after boat overturns
One person made it to shore and raised the alarm.
Gisborne health board member posts vaccine misinformation
Health leaders have been quick to condemn Meredith Akuhata-Brown's comments.
Icing on the cake! Centenarian's surprise NZ Herald crossword treat
Nola McKee's not only had a sporty life, she's also been an avid fan of crossword puzzles.
Six-year horse ride: Circumnavigation of NZ nears finish line
Larissa Mueller set off from Clifton, Hawke's Bay, in 2015. She arrives back this weekend.
Kiri Allan encourages wāhine to get smear test after cancer diagnosis
"Please please please #SmearYourMea - it may save your life - and we need you right here."
'Cruel and evil killers' bludgeoned stranger after he slapped car
The attack on Raymond Neilson was so brutal that his family couldn't view his body.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
People are living in parks and tents in CHB
An opportunity to develop the abandoned Waipukurau Hospital site may have finally arrived.
Public aid police in arrest of Mongrel Mob kidnapper
The 45-year-old Mongrel Mob member would likely appear in court on Monday.
Gisborne Police investigating kidnapping linked to Mongrel Mob tangi
Police are appealing for any information related to the kidnapping incident.
Jesse Mulligan's family-friendly guide to Gisborne
Gisborne is a little out of the way, but well worth the journey for a fun family holiday.