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Appeal withdrawn over unlawful removal of Te Urewera huts
Te Uru Taumatua has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling.

'We might have lost him': Gisborne boy suffers another setback in cancer battle
Charlie-James, 5, is battling a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

WorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned
The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.

‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20
Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.

'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.

On The Up: Gisborne’s DStevens recognised for school project in 70th year
The project, Te Hīnātore, won a Silver Award at the 2025 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Family's plea after devastating horse accident on rural road
Call for drivers to slow down when passing horses as rider recovers from injuries.