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Heavily criticised supplier not included in 2026 primary school lunches contract
Ten suppliers have been contracted to deliver primary school lunches next year.
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Another confirmed measles case takes national total to 17
The latest Auckland case is linked to a previous overseas-acquired case, Health NZ says. Audio
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Low measles immunity in mums putting kids at risk - expert
Low levels of immunity against measles among women of child-bearing age are putting babies at risk, warns one public health expert.
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150 measles cases a week possible, data shows
The official advice to government looked at how measles could spread but with current low childhood vaccination rates. Audio
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Gisborne Māori roll voter turnout surges 40 percent after Māori ward referendum
Turnout on the Māori roll in Gisborne surged 40.5 percent, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.
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How to prepare for forecast wild winds
The red level strong winds could be "extremely challenging", but there are some things you can do to reduce the impact. Audio
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Ongaonga in Central Hawkes Bay celebrates 150th jubilee
Ongaonga, in Central Hawke's Bay celebrated its 150th jubilee over the weekend - with a parade, markets, singing, dancing, and even a golf tournament. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Audio
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Ongaonga in Central Hawkes Bay celebrates 150th jubilee
Ongaonga, in Central Hawke's Bay celebrated its 150th jubilee over the weekend - with a parade, markets, singing, dancing, and even a golf tournament. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Audio
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Questions over Cyclone Gabrielle alert delays at inquest
The person in charge of flood forecasting during Cyclone Gabrielle can't explain why it took two hours to alert Civil Defence that river level monitoring equipment wasn't working. Tairawhiti Hawke's… Audio
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Inquiry into Cyclone Gabrielle enters second week
The second week of a coronial inquiry into the deaths of 13 people in relation to Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay is underway with witnesses detailing shortcomings of flood models. The inquest is set… Audio
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Gisborne Police find haul of guns, drugs, cash in arrest of wanted man
Police say they have arrested a man they were looking for after spotting a vehicle of interest while on patrol.
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Rheumatology patients suffer at home due to lack of staff
A survey has found two of 16 public hospital rheumatology services don't have any nurses employed.
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Witnesses urged not to take 'defensive' stance
A lawyer for the families of 13 people who died in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle has urged witnesses in the coroner's court to remember the 'real people' who died, and not take a defensive…
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Gisborne council candidate was twice struck off medical register
Raawiri Gilgen was first struck off in 1989 for over-prescribing a depressant drug.
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Second phase of a coronial inquest is underway in Hawke's Bay
Audio 7 Oct 2025A coronial inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle has heard how some people stranded on roofs in Hawke's Bay as the floodwaters rose, waited nearly an hour to be connected to 111. Our Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Audio
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First witness gives evidence at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
The first witness to give evidence at a coronial inquiry looking into the deaths of 13 people during Cyclone Gabrielle says Gisborne's civil defence was better organised than Hawkes Bay. Ken Cooper… Audio
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Five newcomers battle for Hastings Mayoralty
With just over a week to go until voting closes for local elections - the mayoral race in Hastings is heating up. Incumbent mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is stepping down, and five newcomers are vying for… Audio
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Class action lawsuit lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council
A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Audio
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Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Gisborne
Police found the man critically injured in the Gisborne suburb of Riverdale.
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Locals turn Cyclone Gabrielle into art installations
Facilitator and curator Dayna Raroa joins Culture 101. Audio
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Ngāti Tūwharetoa continues to mourn Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
The Ariki or paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa has been lying in state at his marae in Waihī near Tūrangi.
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Health NZ checking credentials of staff working with children after whistle-blower case
A hospital staff member told the Ombudsman child safety checks for contractors had not been carried out for some years at the hospital where they worked.
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Young Māori prepare to attend COP30 in Brazil
A group of 10 rangatahi Māori have been selected from more than 60 applicants to represent their iwi at one of the world's largest climate change conferences. Audio
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Woman charged with assault as Mangapapa victim named
Renata McLean, 61, was found deceased after police responded to reports of a disturbance at a Winter Street address on Tuesday.
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$24.6m infrastructure boost announced for East Coast
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced funding for horticulture growth in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti.
