A driver has been airlifted to hospital after a serious truck crash on the East Coast this morning.

It may be time to put away the togs - scorching temperatures on Wednesday aren't likely to be repeated today, the MetService says. While

Two people took home half a million tonight when their numbers came up in Lotto's first division draw.

Temperatures in some parts of the country have climbed over 30 degrees before midday.

A person is in custody after police found a suspected P lab yesterday.

The future of the mothballed Gisborne-Napier line looks like being the main issue in next year's general election for East Coast candidates.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has reignited the debate about the name Poverty Bay, suggesting the Maori name should be added. But some locals say that doesn't go far enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has reignited the debate around the use of the name Poverty Bay, suggesting the Maori name Turanganui-a-Kiwa should be added. But some locals say that doesn't go far enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gisborne Real Estate agent George Horsfall, 23, is helping other young people buy their first home, as he has just done. The region has New Zealand’s second highest proportion of mortgage holders under 30. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gisborne catering company, Black Fig, have created their own, local meal delivery service. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gisborne catering company, Black Fig, have created their own, local meal delivery service. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer 'coast to coast' ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer ‘coast to coast’ ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Minister of Education Hekia Parata will be making a big move after she finishes her role in government next year.

A person is trapped after the car they were in collided with a parked truck near Gisborne.

Long weekenders rejoice - the sun is set to continue for the majority of the country over Labour Weekend.

Congestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.

Priced out of Auckland? A property expo this weekend aims to pitch affordable properties in the regions.

Emaciated dogs have been uplifted from a Ruatoria property after a visitor discovered them tied up next to the decomposing body of another dog.

Emergency services are on the scene of a crash near Gisborne, where a car may have gone into a drain. An ambulance spokeswoman said

Flying iron sheeting whipped up by strong winds has forced firefighters to abandon the smouldering remains of a large storage fire in Gisborne.

For heavy transport driver Archie Simons of Hastings there was no option but to ride out a terror out-of-control moment and hope for the best.

A 33-year-old teacher regrets calling her and her partner's relationship with a teen who is now dead "a little family".

Gisborne District Council has reminded residents "closed means closed" after closed road signs were removed from roads made dangerous by recent heavy rain.

Health authorities are considering plans to move mental health patient Ashley Peacock, to the dismay of his parents.

A heavy rain warning has been put in place for Gisborne and the Coromandel Peninsula.

Marae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest

A petrol station in Gisborne is robbed by a man armed with a tomahawk.

A century after his death, the family of Second Lieutenant Alexander Ormond have finally been able to honour his sacrifice.