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Latest fromGisborne District
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.
Earthquake swarm: 5.4 magnitude aftershock hits east coast
Smaller quakes are likely to follow less often over the next 30 days, Geonet says.
Tsunami emergency texts: Who makes the call on alerting and why do some miss out?
American accented-voice shrieking at you about tsunamis? Blame the factory.
Police searching for missing 12-year-old Gisborne boy
Caleb Takoko left his home on Aberdeen Street about 5pm and has not been seen.
'What is the point?': Emergency alert comes 3 hours after quake
'When an event like this happens, people should not have to go hunting for information.'
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
Weekend calm forecast after Thursday night's thunderstorm
Weekend weather set to be much less "active".
'Really daunting': No letting up as Hawke's Bay house prices soar
In Hastings in the first month of this year there were just 71 houses on the market.
Police renew search for Gisborne arsonist
Police are asking the public to identify a man seen fleeing from a Gisborne housefire.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.
Liam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challenge
Housing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.
Green list MP to submit member's bill
Green list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere made her maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday.
Man sentenced after selling half a tonne of crayfish on black market
The illegal catch was usually sold pre-cooked for between $700 and $1310 per load.
Woman set uncle's tent on fire - with him inside
Mandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.
'Undemocratic': Collins on Labour rushing Māori wards change into law
National says Govt plans to rush controversial change through will cut local people out.
'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath death
The tired mum left two young children unattended when tragedy struck.
Armed police stop vehicle after bystander reports 'gun'
The weapon turned out to be a BB gun, but police say their response was appropriate.
Logistics company convicted after employee crushed to death
Gisborne port worker Shannon Rangihuna-Kemp died after she was hit by a log.
Audrey Young: Labour kept plans on divisive Māori wards under wraps
Opinion: The current law has made matters worse and there is justification for change.
Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.