Latest fromGisborne District

'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.

'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.

Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.

Pets on a plane: Airline branches out to transport cats and dogs
Air Napier extended services during lockdown, now demand means it's permanent.

Armed offenders used car stolen in Napier as getaway vehicle
Police are calling for sightings of a silver Mazda Familia after a Gisborne dairy robbery.

Hobson's Pledge flyers opposing Māori wards 'undermining democracy'
Flyers sponsored by lobby group Hobson's Pledge have been distributed around Gisborne.

Sign of the times: Kiwi returnee takes job search to roundabout
Kim Holloway, 56, needs a job - and he's not sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.

Government commits $36m to projects to enhance waterways
The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.

Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

Wild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in places
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.

Severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issued
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.

School in shock over death of teen who went missing from Rhythm & Vines
Wellington teen Fletcher Wong was a "dynamo both on the futsal court and football field".

New Year Honours: Dame Anne Salmond on why we can be optimists
NY Honours: Enthusiasm for Te Reo is big now. But it was a different story in the '60s.

Appeal for sightings of missing Wellington teen from Rhythm and Vines
Police and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.