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'The complete picture': Gisborne stud overwhelmed after bull sells for NZ record $220k
A 'magnificent' creature shattered the record by $52k as all 74 bulls sold at the auction.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'We are broken beyond repair': Dad killed in Gisborne crash that injured 11
An online tribute says he will 'never make it home to his kids'
Eleven injured after van crashes off road near Gisborne
Five patients are in a serious condition and three suffered moderate injuries.
Rugby star Renee Holmes turns road trauma into safety mission
Holmes was in a crash while driving her young nieces and nephews.
'It turned out incredibly': Rising artist on creating moving tribute track
The 18-year-old musician filmed the video with NZ On Air support.
One dead after late night crash in Gisborne
The car crashed into a fence just before 9.40pm.
'Our beloved Taiao warrior': Tributes flow for Ian Ruru
He created the Mauri Compass, blending science and mātauranga Māori to monitor waterways.
Where to go this Christmas: 8 Kiwi spots worth booking now
Best places to make a pit stop, pull up a chair, have a mosey or stay out for a while.
From hero to hardship: Midwife stole more than $100k for a 'fantasy' service
Corrina Parata once walked an hour during a cyclone to help a pregnant woman.
Tāwhaki carving’s return from Germany to Manutūkē marae ‘looking positive’
Tāwhaki, a human-height poutokomanawa, has been at a Munich museum since 1965.
Man charged with arson after large Gisborne house fire
About 15 people were living in the Mangapapa home when the fire broke out.
'Huge breach of trust': Oranga Tamariki caregiver jailed for sexually abusing three boys
John Raye Tamanui's offending involved three boys aged between 7 and 16 in his care.
Former MP on life after politics and the stories behind her new book
Kiri Allan's new book, published by Penguin, is set to launch on August 4.
'Just trying to get by': Kāinga Ora tenants speak out on social housing reforms
Income-related rent contributions will increase from 25% to 30% from April 2027.
Person critically injured after getting trapped under vehicle
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 5.30am.
Waste shredder death: Company ordered to pay $420,000 fine and $140,000 reparation
WorkSafe called the case a "watershed moment" for machine safety in New Zealand.
‘Killing our local economy’: $190m annual GDP disruption attributed to gorge highway closure
Trust Tairāwhiti report finds unreliable access a 'major economic resilience risk'.
Miles, dogs, farmers - the road to the national sheep dog trials
Title hope Brian Dickison and five dogs have a 13-hour road trip, and 3-4 hours by ferry.
'I don’t stop': Gisborne mum and cop 'flips' body clock for Hyrox world champs
Alexa Coleman wanted to join the police, and getting fit for it fuelled a new passion.
Renowned academic and Ngāti Porou leader Tā Tamati Reedy dies aged 89
Reedy was knighted for his services to education.
'Sorry for the error': NZTA apologises for incorrect signs pointing to closed dump station
The dump station for motorhomes had closed in January, but signs were erected this month.
Top announces Cail Smith as its East Cape candidate
Cail Smith talks about being named as TOP East Cape candidate
‘God is my boss’: Raw juice seller clashes with judge, demands $134 trillion
Riiria Jade Tatana told the court she intended to sue the Crown for $134 trillion.
Sean Fitzpatrick fronting a $30m drive for new Sacred Heart sports hub
The planned Marist Brothers Sports Centre would span 4000sq m on campus.
Sir Graeme Dingle: From scared Gisborne kid to legendary mountaineer
The adventurer explains how he overcame a 'painfully shy' childhood.
Davies nearing personal best season after weekend four-timer
Toni Davies started out riding racehorses on the beach but is now starring on the track.
‘Seeing kids hurting themselves’: Root damage to footpaths spurs call to remove trees
Residents say jagged, raised concrete has left some repeatedly injured.
Creative producer and advocate Jordan Walker to stand for Greens in East Cape seat
Jordan Walker is a creative producer and community advocate who grew up in Gisborne.
Why a meth manufacturer lost a Northland property — without police proving it was tainted
Martin John Piper must forfeit $524,000 in cash, vehicles, a boat and property.
Learning te reo at 80: How Witi Ihimaera reclaimed his identity after decades of silence
The author of The Whale Rider recounts his challenging year.