PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trade reality check - why India, not Luxon, is likely to gain mostOPINION: When India makes concessions to our dairy products, we will be on a win.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Probably good to have a plan B': Last week of 2025 to be wet and wildHeavy rain is expected in holiday hotspots including Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Coromandel.28 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain set to pummel New Year party hotspots and festival crowdsUp to 18,000 Rhythm and Vines campers face heavy rain and gales.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandSpike in Eastern beaches rescues as swimmers ignore flags and ripsEastern region lifeguards have already carried out 69 rescues since October 25.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandWhangārei mum evicted from transitional housing weeks before ChristmasThe woman alleges another housing provider shunned her after comments by Sallies.23 Dec 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980. 23 Dec 07:00 PM
KahuWaka voyaging a connection to the past while looking to the future'I do believe it is underappreciated the value our waka bring to communities.'23 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFour 'people of interest' arrested in Bill Maangi homicide inquiryFour arrests made by police as part of ongoing Gisborne homicide inquiry. 23 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandGisborne lab staff to strike over delayed tests and patient safety concernsThe strike will run from Christmas Day to December 29 at Gisborne Hospital.22 Dec 02:54 AM
Sport'Stupidest thing ever': Ian Kirkpatrick slams 1976 All Blacks ref decisionKirkpatrick says neutral refs were offered for 1976 but NZR turned it down.19 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A time to remember their past': Rangatira Marae whānau lay Cyclone Gabrielle taonga to restThe new marae and site will be rebuilt a few minutes’ drive from the original.18 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandFree summer gigs to bring live music to Gisborne city centreA heritage facade fund offers grants to spruce up ageing CBD buildings.17 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu‘We have lost a great tōtara’: Community farewells Papa Taina NgarimuHe served as kaumātua and trusted kaitiaki at EIT Tairāwhiti since 2011.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Labubus to robots: The quirkiest things we bought this yearManurewa featured in six of the 11 top quirky products bought through Afterpay.17 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSilver Ferns'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust boardMeka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.17 Dec 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Utterly disappointing': Gisborne politicians split over RMA reformsThe new planning system is expected to fully replace the Resource Management Act by 2027.16 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonWhich part of NZ was the most generous with Givealittle donations this year?A new report highlights some of the causes Kiwis cared most about this financial year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.12 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Any rubbish must be dropped off during operating hours': Council warns dumpers Illegal rubbish dumping at the gate cost Gisborne ratepayers $570,000 this year.12 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandGisborne yacht club’s future uncertain as hapū seeks council to honour land return commitmentThe Gisborne Yacht Club says it will fold if forced to move from Kaiti Beach.12 Dec 03:00 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awardsArdie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.11 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandHow Gisborne’s transfer station became a magnet for illegal dumpingRubbish left outside the transfer station has cost ratepayers $570,000.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
