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$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipper
The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.
One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours
Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.
'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professor
Professor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.
King’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim Marshall
Tauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime Minister
A Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.
Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.
Watch: Hooded man storms field, punches player in schoolboy rugby game
Police say the behaviour is not acceptable and they are making inquiries.
Editorial: Government must do better with school lunches
OPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.
'A slap in the face': Tairāwhiti groups react to RMA forestry proposals
Public consultation on Resource Management Act changes began on Thursday.
Jobs to go as EIT plans cuts after failed merger
It has been a gruelling few years for staff at Eastern Institute of Technology.
Big $142,857 Lotto win for small East Coast community
The Four Square Ruatōria store manager said it felt great for a community member to win.
Herald NOW: Iconic New Zealand business shuts down in Gisborne
A local family-owned hosiery manufacturer, Columbine Industries is shutting down. Video / Herald NOW
'Extremely difficult': 45 jobs will be lost in Columbine Industries closure
Columbine Industries in Disraeli St will close in about two months, with 45 roles ending.
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.
'Avoidable legal costs': Council wins half of $100k legal fee from forestry company
Environmentalists call for stronger regulations to prevent similar issues.
NZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’
Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.
'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.
St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.
‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike
HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.
Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.
Armed police arrest two men after firearms incident in Gisborne
Police found two firearms after searching a nearby address.
Gisborne business optimistic about Budget, council welcomes road funding
The Budget offers businesses a 20% tax incentive for new productive assets.
'Water is a public good': Submitter majority back Gisborne council-run water plan
Households could face annual rate increases or decreases of $100 per year under the model.
Budget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads
The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winner
The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.
Central Districts get vote of confidence from racing bosses
Key questions answered over immediate future of crucial Central Districts racetracks
'Cold but otherwise unharmed': Man who escaped police found after returning home
The 36-year-old man was arrested at a Whakarau Rd address about 9.30am.
Family's plea after devastating horse accident on rural road
Call for drivers to slow down when passing horses as rider recovers from injuries.
Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months
The tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.
Bus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attack
The 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down.