Councillors face public threats over racism row
"Racism has had a profound impact on Māori especially, and particularly in this region."
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Councillor denies Māori comments
"'My actual comment was, 'Lucky no more were killed with what confronted them'."
Councillor alleged to have made remarks on Māori to be named
"I won't let these comments be said to our people, who are still struggling."
'Not enough' Māori killed: No sanctions for Gisborne councillors
Councillors breached code of conduct - but won't be named and no sanctions imposed.
Swap old Lotto tickets for movie pass
Swap your old Lotto tickets and watch Kiwi classics for free.
Logging truck crash a 'nightmare come true'
A mum is praising God she's still alive after a logging truck flipped in front of her.
At last: Ashley Peacock to be released from cell-like room
"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."
Gunshots fired at police station
There was one officer in the building at the time of the shooting.
'Not enough were killed': Gisborne councillor's alleged comments on Māori
A code of conduct review will investigate a discussion by two Gisborne councillors.
Charter school founder in 'massive shock' over delay
All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.
Surprise baby! Couple had no inkling they were about to become parents
Rayne Joseph put down her slight weight gain to being in a happy relationship.
House fire reignites after being put out
Local community has rallied behind a family who lost their house in Waipawa on Sunday.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Social Development responds after pregnant woman's 'inhumane' treatment
'No-one should have to sleep in their car and no one should go unsupported this winter.'
Winz slammed for treatment of pregnant woman living in car
She's homeless and 30-weeks pregnant but Winz turned her away, community worker claims.
Local Focus: East Coast seeking solutions to slash floods a month after massive deluge
Native trees the answer for East Coast forestry. Made with fuding from NZ On Air.
Home swimming pool drownings on rise
Drowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.
Waioeka Gorge stays shut for days
Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.
Watch: Farmer strips off to save cows in flooded river
Gordon McPhail stripped down to his underwear to help rescue the cows in distress.
Local Focus: Cyclone of slash angers locals
Tolaga Bay people have had enough of slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It's traumatising people': Tsunami of logging slash angers farmers
Tolaga Bay people have had enough of slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Jetties at risk as swollen Gisborne river carries debris
Gisborne resident says farming community is banding together as more rain wreaks havoc.
Clarke Gayford speaks about 'smear campaign'
PM's partner spoke about innuendo that left him feeling "completely cynical".
Two families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridges
Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.
Dramatic images: Family's early-morning flood rescue
As water crashed through their Tolaga Bay home a family climbed to safety on their roof.
Tolaga Bay family rescued off roof after house flooded
Two adults and their grandchild were forced up on to the roof at 4am.
Rhythm & Vines boosts Gisborne's economy by millions
The annual New Year festival injects millions into Gisborne's economy
Scientists seeking lost quake devices loaned from Japan
Scientists are appealing to the public to find three sea seismometers lost near Gisborne.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Battle of Crete: The last Kiwis standing
The Herald on Sunday talks to NZ's last known survivors of WWII's brutal Battle of Crete.
Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Minister announces end of charter schools
Opposition attacks ruling, saying applications the only lifeline for charter schools.
Auckland house listings, prices fall
'Typically, when Auckland gets cold, the rest of the country also suffers'.