New ZealandTairāwhiti highway closures: Council warns of ‘learned acceptance’ riskLeaders fear that per-capita funding models will leave Tairāwhiti behind.06 Mar 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Holy heck!': Gisborne woman discovers major Lotto win days after drawThe woman 'didn’t think too much about it' when she first heard someone local had won.05 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand'It's 100% possible': Rotorua rangatahi lands dream role in landmark Māori play03 Mar 04:55 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Archaic policy': Principals warn bus route changes will hit rural families hardest03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRejected $20k safety fix led to Gisborne worker’s death in waste shredder03 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless on01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below average01 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHuia Rawiri shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould you be $6m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbersSome players have walked away with big prizes.28 Feb 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLiquidator recovers only $1.79 from logging company that owed creditors $1.7mLift Harvesting allegedly owed more than $1m in tax to the Inland Revenue Department.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘From one area to another’: Māori Wardens fear move-on orders miss pointRough sleeping has troubled Tairāwhiti for decades, Mayor Rehette Stoltz says.27 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmacist shortage leaves regions scrambling as Govt pushes for more servicesOwners warn that high locum costs and underfunding make rural services vulnerable.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCha-ching! Big Lotto win for GisbornePowerball rolls over to Saturday night with a jackpot of $6m on offer.25 Feb 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRegional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operatorsCarriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.25 Feb 03:59 AM
New ZealandSchool principal says liquor store has transformed bus shelter into 'day club'Red Door Liquor Store sits directly opposite Kaiti School in Gisborne.24 Feb 04:08 AM
BoxingBoxing NZ appoints new leadership as investigation into head coach drags onJosh Wharehinga takes over as president after Cathy Meehan stepped down.23 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland skydiving firm admits charge linked to fatal mid-air collisionSarah-Jane Bayram died after a skydiving collision with another jumper over Muriwai.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
KahuEx-MP Meka Whaitiri on aspirations in role as new runanga chairThe former MP spoke with the Gisborne Herald about leadership, relationships and plans.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders stay up late to watch giant wind turbine convoy roll outMore than 130 giant turbine loads will roll out from Northport by May.23 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuVote of no confidence for committee of Māori body as court considers application to investigate financesTwo new members, Wiremu Ruru and Emma Pere, won seats on the committee.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaioweka Gorge convoys resuming this afternoonThe full daily convoy schedule from 7am is expected to resume tomorrow.18 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Rae: Benefit of Crown Regional Holdings loans outweigh risksOPINION: Only about 6% of Crown regional loans are in serious difficulty.17 Feb 08:00 PM
BusinessIn Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energyGovernment is backing start-up with $35m.17 Feb 04:16 PM