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'He's a beast': 15yo Kiwi runner sets world-best time
Tauranga teenager beats 3000m world record for 15-year-olds.
Tairawhiti schools shine at Turanganui Māori cultural festival
Thousands celebrate Māori culture at Turanganui Schools Festival, now in its 39th year.
'Lambs all over the place': Council investigates after dogs savage livestock
Council investigates dog attacks; one dog shot, another impounded in Kaikohe.
Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun
Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.
Odours among key concerns about new food scraps bins
Odours, broken handles and lids are among immediate concerns.
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
Controversial Streets for People project set for intersection reversion work
Full road closure is needed for night work on the intersection.
Wairoa arrests but no gang patch issues yet in Gisborne
A Mongrel Mob hat and T-shirt have been seized in Wairoa, with two people arrested.
Mayor hosts touching send-off as Manawanui crew visit home port
Yvonne Gray and crew visit Gisborne, honoured after HMNZS Manawanui sank in Samoa.
The Country: Todd McClay on Apec FTA
Todd McClay, Tim Dangen, Emma Poole, Sandra Matthews, Chris Brandolino, Jeremy Rookes.
Gisborne's Sunshine Service and TPAT celebrate milestones with style
Minister Costello praises Gisborne's age-friendly communities.
'Destined to be a teacher'
A teacher who spent 45 years at two Katikati schools passed away this month.
Victim loses $10k in FB marketplace scam
Multiple people have seen the different listings and paid deposits or the full price.
Disgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bust
He was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.
Cause of death in Levin homicide investigation revealed by police
Police are appealing for more information.
House fire in Ngāruawāhia, emergency services on scene
"One patient was assessed at the scene as being in a minor condition."
Liquor stores caught selling to minors
A tavern operating without a duty manager also found in breach.
Don’t give up: Northland man beats the odds, survives motorbike crash
Kerikeri's Jack Poutsma reveals how he overcame severe head injury from motorbike crash.
Trust Tairāwhiti seeking survey respondents to end ‘information gap’
Trust Tairāwhiti's data and information lead Malcolm Mersham speaks on past findings.
The 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?
The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.
A day at the foodbank: 'A lot of fun, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of kindness'
What our reporter learned from spending a day volunteering with a vital community service.
Watch: Gang president's patch seized under new insignia ban
Armed police stood guard as the patched members were led out in handcuffs.
How one policeman’s campaign changed a death-trap highway
Steven Knox joined the police to improve the roads after losing a close friend in a crash.
Gisborne farmer new president as Rural Women NZ count down to centenary
A 'committed advocate for women and New Zealand’s primary sector over many years'
Revealed: 15-year-old bootcamp participant’s alleged crime spree
He's facing five charges for alleged crimes over three days.
Unapologetic Hamilton councillor won't face further consequences for rant
Andrew Bydder was found to have breached code of conduct but won't apologise.
Rotorua triple murder accused pleads not guilty but won't go to trial until 2027
He is charged with killing Michelle Schiller, Jessie Currin and Glendon Currin.
Lost puppy found after three days after serious car accident
Dedicated search finds puppy after crash.
Taranaki festival's standout: Garry Starr brings joy and absurdity
REVIEW: Garry Starr delivers absurdity and laughter, redefining clowning.
'World's best coach' Gatland 'won't leave Wales'
Rob Howley defends Gatland, calling him 'the best coach in the world' despite 11 straight defeats.
A2 Milk rallies sharply on dividend news
Concerns about China cast a shadow over share price.
One dead in Himatangi crash
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash near Puke Puke Rd just before 7.40pm.