Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.

NZTA are advising drivers to take extra care due to adverse weather conditions.

"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."

Decision confirms that all but perhaps one charter school will almost certainly stay open.

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

Justine Tyerman remembers when and where her love affair with rosé began.

"Racism has had a profound impact on Māori especially, and particularly in this region."

"'My actual comment was, 'Lucky no more were killed with what confronted them'."

"I won't let these comments be said to our people, who are still struggling."

A mum is praising God she's still alive after a logging truck flipped in front of her.

A logging truck has rolled and is blocking SH2 north of Gisborne

"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."

There was one officer in the building at the time of the shooting.

Left for dead after being horribly abused, Jimmy now has a happy life worth barking about.

Dilworth wants a "sister school" somewhere close to its boys' school in Newmarket.

A code of conduct review will investigate a discussion by two Gisborne councillors.

All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.

Rayne Joseph put down her slight weight gain to being in a happy relationship.

'No-one should have to sleep in their car and no one should go unsupported this winter.'

She's homeless and 30-weeks pregnant but Winz turned her away, community worker claims.

Two staff and five people in custody in van that crashed in icy conditions.

Native trees the answer for East Coast forestry. Made with fuding from NZ On Air.

An expert says it may be well-known white humpback Migaloo or a new undocumented whale.

Drowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.

Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.

Driver died at scene after serious crash in Gisborne this morning.

Tolaga Bay people have had enough of slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The weather is expected to move south from the already rain-soaked Gisborne district.

Downpours have swamped an already rain-soaked Gisborne district.

PM's partner spoke about innuendo that left him feeling "completely cynical".