Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Kahukiwa was known for her bold depictions of Māori figures.
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Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.
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'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.
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Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.
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Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.
'Weight can stop a train': Trainer's bold strategy for Whangaehu
Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.
'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletes
The facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.
Police investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot dead
Ticker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.
Gisborne gang members and associates arrested for drug offending
Ten people were charged with drug dealing offences or obstruction and possession.
'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillors
Average attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised
Councillor Tupara questions 'why it is an issue' over low meeting attendance rate
Nick Tupara's attendance fell from 87.2% in first year of term to 41.2% since October.
The Pulsing Brain: Advanced MRI tech by NZ researchers reveals brain micro-movements
Mātai Medical Research contributes to special issue of UK Royal Society's journal
Pines on 860ha more of Coast farmland
Ingleby Farms plans 860ha of afforestation on its two East Coast farms this year.
Gisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed
New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
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‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne
A Pātūtahi home was destroyed in a house fire on Friday night - cause to be established.
‘Bringing everybody together’: Expert aims to put mirimiri on the world stage
'I have seen the impact it has made for our people and people of different cultures.'
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
Tsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultation
Northland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.
On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.
Tapuae mentor to coach Poverty Bay in Heartland Rugby
He coached Tapuae unbeaten to win the Poverty Bay title last year.
Calls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.
Submissions now open on NZTA review of SH35 speed limit increases
The public can now make submissions on speed limits for sections of the highway.
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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Wairoa’s McNabbs gear up for Pork Pie Run, raise $38k for KidsCan
'Real celebration': Mini fans' charity drive raises thousands for KidsCan
‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.
Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
Gisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule
The filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.
‘You killed our family’, grandmother tells Muriwai driver sentenced for killing teen
Driver sentenced for killing Madison Chamberlain on Muriwai Beach while high on MDMA.
Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.
Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti