East Coast

Jardon Te Hau and Waylon Uatuku planned to see in the New Year at the festival, but never made it.

Hundreds of the toys remain unaccounted for, despite a recall notice.

Police say they have been engaging with the event's organisers to limit public disruption and ensure any activity remains lawful.

The two-vehicle accident happened just after 7:50am in Matawhero.

Over 14,000 young people are expected to take part in this year's games.

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced funding for horticulture growth in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance and found a man who was unresponsive.

Ngāti Oneone blocked Hirini St on Wednesday morning so "the port could not go to work".

There were 186 callouts for wandering stock on Tai Rāwhiti highways last year.

George Reedy played a key role in expanding health and social services in Te Tairāwhiti.

The petition highlights noise from 1.30am, speeding trucks and road damage.

Police said the operation would have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain.

The man said he had to put his life on hold due to lingering pain from his severe sinus infection, amid shortages of ENT specialists at Gisborne Hospital. Audio

"It's emotional for us because it is a long time coming," a marae trust official says.

An online petition supporting the hapū has over 1950 signatures.

Eastern Bay transportation operators are "ropable" about the surface of the Pekatahi Bridge.

New maps exclude Ormond Road from the NZTA's 'H' permit system.

Commercial forestry changes under proposed Resource Management Act reforms seen as a return to weaker forestry regulations.

The assaults happened around Gladstone Road and Lowe Street.

Police have arrested four males following gunfire in Gisborne that left two people injured.