Out with Cook statue that isn't Cook, in with native plants
Iwi want to restore the hill's mauri. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: Restoring mana to Titirangi
Problems include a statue of Capt Cook that isn't Cook. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Strong winds and heavy rain expected across country
Rain and gusts of 100kmh are expected across the country today as a front moves north.
Six adults, five kids caught with dozens of crayfish poached from marine reserve
Undersized crayfish have been poached by a group of "aggressive, loud and abusive" people.
Law Society elects first female Pacific Island president
The national lawyers' organisation and regulator also elected its youngest president.
Paradise lost or fortune gained? The stoush over Hicks Bay
Hicks Bay hapu won't contemplate a port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Danger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuries
Researchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.
$300k homes, beaches, sun: Auckland firm shifts staff to Gisborne
Grant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.
Bridge works uncover a stunning surprise
Old bridge, short river, stunning views. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Surfer reveals orca dragged him out to sea
'For some reason the Jaws theme was playing in my head,' says shaken surfer.
Shareholder tipped over Nobilo-founded Gisborne vineyard: founder
Shareholder in boutique vineyard tipped the business into receivership, pioneer reveals.
'We're shattered': Young mum struck, killed by log at port
The Gisborne woman leaves behind a partner and two young children.
Thousands of Tolaga Bay logs to be incinerated
Fire is the answer for Tolaga Bay Beach slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Thousands of Tolaga Bay Beach logs to be incinerated
The solution to Tolaga Bay logs clogging the beach is to burn them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gisborne port worker killed by log a mother of two
Female worker believed to be a mother of two.
Gisborne port worker killed by falling log
The death will be referred to the Coroner and WorkSafe has been notified.
Chardonnay 'has something for everybody'
Chardonnay is making a comeback this year, winning top spot in the wine awards.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
'Wrong place, wrong time': Kiwi lawyer killed by sign
The court has heard that the William Hill sign had been insecure for a long time.
Bosses of 10 Govt agencies to be held accountable - new plan to tackle NZ's appalling violence
All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.
Watch: 'Magnificent' whale checks out the surf
Two surfers nearby continued their morning surf, unfazed.
Jackson's charter school will stay open as integrated school
Willie Jackson's charter school becomes state integrated school, but expansion deferred.
Chefs out in force at Chef's Kitchen opening
Whanganui's Chef's Kitchen is open for business from September 15.
Gisborne cafe, busker's epic singalong goes viral
Would you like a flat white with your personal music performance?
Vince Staples to headline Rhythm & Vines
Rhythm & Vines have released their first line-up announcement for the New Years festival.
Meka Whaitiri incident came on day of family rift finding
The Whaitiri family had been divided over a Tenancy Tribunal case.
Complaint against Meka Whaitiri centres on Gisborne
It is usual practice for people under in investigation to remain on full pay, says the PM.
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.
SH35 between Ōpо̄tiki and Gisborne reopens after large slip
NZTA are advising drivers to take extra care due to adverse weather conditions.
Washing machine fire: 'Lucky we weren't asleep when it happened'
"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."
Charter school hold-outs approved as state schools
Decision confirms that all but perhaps one charter school will almost certainly stay open.
Heartland Championship rugby in review
Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table
Preview: First Light Wine and Food, Gisborne
Justine Tyerman remembers when and where her love affair with rosé began.
Councillors face public threats over racism row
"Racism has had a profound impact on Māori especially, and particularly in this region."