'A very rare event': UK confirms human case of bird flu
'The risk to the wider public continues to be very low' – UK Health and Security Agency.
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Watch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attack
Others can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.
Allegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25k
The Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.
Four people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crash
Three rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.
'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hub
The Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.
'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold
'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
'Our happy place': The organisation with a waitlist of volunteers in a tough economy
As large Bay charities are hit by a tough economy, a small op-shop thrives.
'Wanted for years': Australian child physical therapy service to open NZ clinic
'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.
'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunities
Slash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.
Letters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out Kiwis
OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.
‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae
'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'
Market close: Synlait share price recovery continues
Investors react warmly to improve earnings update.
'Unfair': Tax change sows anger on English farms
Last month, Adam Stanbury joined hundreds of other farmers in a tractor protest to London.
Tornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without power
The Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.
SH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash, two injured
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
No serious injuries after log mover tips at Eastland Port
And other news briefs from around Tairāwhiti.
Napier’s freedom camping shake-up should include a site for homeless: Advocacy group
Proposed changes to the camping rules have received a wave of feedback.
No marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competition
The winners were announced at the Tatapouri-Gisborne Fishing Club on Sunday.
‘It’s a blessing’: Mum shares journey of first 2025 baby in Tairāwhiti
Mum and dad feel like new parents again: 'It's been awesome.'
Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.
94th Hawke’s Bay Earthquake memorial to be held a day earlier
'I'm proud': Napier's MP will share her family's quake history at memorial.
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.
The Country: Damien O'Connor on Trump, Jones, and Ardern
Damien O'Connor, Dennis Neilson, Sirma Karapeeva, Farmer Tom Martin.
Mangawhai tornado: Family say it was a ‘miracle’ injured woman survived
The woman has had surgery on her broken arm and cuts, with more to come.
‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings
'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.
‘Bring your own jars’: Retirees abuzz with bumper honey harvest
How a Kerikeri retirement village harvested 80kg of honey from two hives.
A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.
'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude words
More than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.
Wave of yellowfin tuna in Hawke's Bay as $20k fishing competition nears
'It is looking like a record number for a season ... it's a bit weird.'
Trust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000
Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.
Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
Results from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.