NZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’
Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.
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Latest from Gisborne District
'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.
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
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.
National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission
Submissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.
'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.
Watch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patients
Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.
Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.
'Natural talent': Kiwi darts star on the rise of Luke Littler
The teenage world champ will be taking part at the NZ Darts Masters in August.
Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip
The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000.
Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night
Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.
Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Gisborne advances plan for Regional Response Team in emergencies
The council says the team will cost less than $10 per property per year for ratepayers.
Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.
Arrests for patches, dangerous driving at large gang tangi
Police arrested four people for displaying gang insignia in Gisborne.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain
A decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.
Police issue warning as they pull in staff for Gisborne gang tangi
Police contacted local gang leaders about expectations and insignia rules.
'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.
Gisborne mayor invites Act leader to witness community support efforts
Rehette Stoltz invites David Seymour to see mayors' daily involvement in communities.
Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes
Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.
Gisborne council removes alcohol restrictions despite recent opposition
Gisborne councillors voted to remove restrictive alcohol rules in the town centre.
'Enough is enough': Reward posted after 'sick' dog abuse video
Chained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.