Three people are in a critical condition at Gisborne Hospital, which is in lockdown.

Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.

The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.

Phillip 'Curly' Thompson is still playing polo at the age of 77.

The newspaper has served as a 'cornerstone' of Tairāwhiti for 150 years.

Graeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.

International attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.

Drug seller claims money was from orchard work, building and pokies.

Twelve kapa groups from Mātaatua qualify for Te Matatini 2025.

With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.

Te Karaka remembers the night Gabrielle changed their lives forever.

Crowds acknowledge a year since Cyclone Gabrielle struck Tairāwhiti.

Leaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.

A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.

Joseph Ahuriri, of Gisborne, vanished at the height of Cyclone Gabrielle.

The potential heavy rain could see flash flooding around streams, gullies and urban areas.

Next week could bring overnight temperatures in the single digits.

Civil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.

Swells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.

Clouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.

Jodiesha Kirkpatrick is 'a fantastic shearer' who takes her time and focuses on quality.

On hand to see the effort was Amy Silcock, who held the record for just three days.

The last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.