Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
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Disqualified driver in court after making pizza run in mum’s car
'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell
'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teen
Police stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.
Missing man’s jetski found in Cook Strait
The jetskier aimed to reach Plimmerton Beach but never arrived.
More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit
Roughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
Have you seen missing woman Gracie?
Police say Gracie was last seen on January 17 around Fairmont St, Ngāruawāhia.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file
A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check.
Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?
Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack
George Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.
Hope for stranded pilot whales in Golden Bay
Up to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.
Mayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atom
Trump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.
‘What a waste of money’: Why agent left $500k career
Mike Harvey left his job after seeing issues with how the industry operated.
‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
An 'appreciation society' asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.
Flying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injured
Worksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court
'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'
'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramper
With the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.
Watch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.
Watch: 'Stand down senior, your duty is done' - 'Beautiful soul' Lyn Fleming farewelled
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was allegedly murdered while on duty on January 1.
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
‘Ultimate sacrifice’: Full police funeral today for Snr Sgt Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was allegedly murdered while on duty on January 1.
Police observe national minute of silence for slain Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Fleming, 62, was killed when she was rammed by a car on New Year's Day.
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends
Tasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".
‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refund
Judge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.
Nelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mystery
He was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10.
Fire destroys bach
A blaze has destroyed a bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank. Video / Tim Cuff
Fire destroys bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank
Several people reported the blaze just before 3pm.
No joy for 'G' cars at NZ champs
Gisborne's six finalists cop a beating as Hemingway clinches crown.