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Father tried to ‘cover his tracks’ after maiming son in firearm incident
A 16-year-old was seriously injured after an accident with an illegal firearm in Gisborne.
'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.
Fruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to Christmas
Cyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
East Coast father tried to ‘cover his tracks’ after maiming son in firearm incident
Waiting for a rescue chopper to arrive, the man concocted a story to hide his offending.
Cyclone-hit forest owners given time to avoid repaying carbon credits
Replanting has been delayed by slips, road damage and flooded nurseries.
Gisborne Police make gang arrests and firearm seizures during raids
A Black Power gang associate was arrested in relation to an October shooting.
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes
High Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.
Tairāwhiti region in firing line for heavy dumping of rain
Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria in Gisborne this morning.
'Very concerning': Man seeking time-critical HIV meds turned away from ED
He was questioned loudly about his sex life in front of others, and referred to his GP.
'Empire building' lawyer who stole from clients wants to practice again, says ambitions now tempered
He hasn't been allowed to work as a lawyer since 2016.
'We aren’t quite out of the woods yet' - Slip warnings in Hawke's Bay after deluge
Roads have been cut-off and communities isolated in Wairoa following the downpours.
Wairoa River levels peak after heavy rainfall in Hawke's Bay
Residents in Te Karaka are being asked to evacuate as the Waipaoa River rises.
Lodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projects
The switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.
10-year-old made Junior Ambassador in Fred Hollows NZ Humanity Awards
Harry has done an 'epic' job in restoring a bush reserve near his school.
Undercover cop grilled over befriending murder-accused in fatal house fire cold case
Daughter Lynne Maree Martin is on trial for Ronald Russell Allison's murder.
Undercover cop reveals scrawled note in arson trial
Lynne Martin is accused of burning alive her 88-year-old father Russell Allison.
'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover cop
Evidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.
Jurors hear covert recordings made by undercover cop
WWII veteran Ronald Russell Allison died in a suspicious house fire at Te Karaka in 2013.
Gisborne mill workers ‘devastated’ over sudden job losses
Japanese-owned Juken NZ will close its Gisborne mill, costing 80 jobs.
Heavy rain expected for several areas in North Island
Northland, Auckland, Gisborne and Waikato are all in the firing line.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
Body found in northern Hawke’s Bay near Mohaka River: Death not suspicious, police say
Police have yet to identify the body, and the death will be referred to the coroner.
Gisborne welcomes first cruise ship back into the port
Gisborne gearing up for a sizzling summer of visitors.
Daughter allegedly killed father in house fire for inheritance
WWII veteran Ronald Russell Allison died in a suspicious house fire at Te Karaka in 2013.
Artists from NZ, Japan add splash of colour to the city
Boon Street artists have created seven new murals.
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.
Proposed closure of Gisborne mill puts 80 jobs at risk
Juken NZ is looking at options for mill’s future due to ongoing financial difficulties.
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'Expect the unexpected' - North Island highways flooded, Auckland cruise ship delayed by storm
Forecasters are warning that rain is expected to last until late Tuesday.
Former Gisborne mayor’s illegal seawall raises concerns
Meng Foon cited erosion from Cyclone Gabrielle as a key driver of the project.
Gisborne man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries, police hunt for clues
Police say the man went on a daily walk from his Wairere Rd home to the Makarori Head.
Legacy of staunch Tairāwhiti advocate Tuta Ngarimu will live on forever
Tuta Ngarimu might be gone, but he will never be forgotten.
Gisborne police arrest five people, three related to recent shootings
Some of the arrests are part of Gisborne police's Operation Medial and the CAIL Act.