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.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Humpbacks stocks are growing and are now 50 per cent of the pre-whaling population.

'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.

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".

Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.

Two adults and their grandchild were forced up on to the roof at 4am.

The annual New Year festival injects millions into Gisborne's economy

Otago University researchers say Gisborne site a significant cultural and scientific find.

A man accidentally shot himself while intoxicated.

Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.

Festival founder Toby Burrows shares his highlights from home

It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.

We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.

They left their ticket unchecked for almost two weeks.

Opposition attacks ruling, saying applications the only lifeline for charter schools.

Stephen Augustine was working as a surgeon when he committed the forgery.