Tim Morris, 37, pulled the 89-year-old man from a burning building in the early hours of Saturday morning.
New Zealand
7:02pm
Police are searching for the passerby who stopped, entered the burning house and rescued the elderly occupant through a window.
Saturday 4:31pm
Local hapū Ngāti Oneone put forward the proposal in June because of concerns about vandalism, antisocial behaviour and illegal dumping at the site.
Fri, Oct 2
Residents made 90 recorded complaints to Gisborne District Council between July 2024 and May 2025.
Tue, Sep 29
One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.
Fri, Sep 25
MetService says tonight's temperatures as "quite cold for this time of year" as southern air sweeps the country just hours after the spring equinox.
Wed, Sep 23
According to GeoNet, the tremor struck at 4.28pm, around 155km north of Te Araroa.
Mon, Sep 21
The council had a mediation meeting this week with forestry parties over the recovery of a Te Araroa forestry site staff and experts described as "one of the worst" they had seen.
Sun, Sep 13
The SPCA's Gisborne centre made the discovery a week after three roosters were left at the premises.
Fri, Sep 11
The Gisborne family had an extra special Father's Day, after finding out they had won a life-changing $28.25 million with Powerball.
From multimillion-dollar properties to buying up dozens of ordinary homes, here's what Tairāwhiti's newest multimillionaire could afford.
Mon, Sep 7
A nurse at Gisborne Hospital says the emergency department (ED) is in a state of "absolute chaos" due to ongoing staffing shortages and the surge of winter illnesses.
Health
Sun, Sep 6
One lucky Lotto player has become $28 million richer after last night's Powerball draw, while three other Lotto players also pocketed $250,000.
Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.
Wed, Sep 2
Graeme Atkins stumbled across the emus a few weeks ago when he pulled up to gather wood for a birthday celebration.
Environment
Tue, Sep 1
Record electricity demand and freezing temperatures are piling pressure on households, with charities reporting more people are struggling to afford heating and the basics.
Wed, Aug 5
MetService meteorologist John Law said people would "definitely need those extra layers, those gloves, and those woolly blankets" over the next few days.
The announcement follows last week's confirmation that the festival's 24th edition would be its final celebration at Waiohika Estate.
Entertainment
Wed, Jul 29
District councillor Larry Foster, who has lived next to Titirangi for 50 years, said disruption and damage had been common for years.
Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.
Mon, Jul 27
As the dust settles following the announcement that Rhythm and Vines will leave Gisborne after this year’s festival, Tairāwhiti is turning its attention to the future.
Sat, Jul 25
An investigation into the death began earlier this week when a 57-year-old man was found deceased at a property in Kaitī.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Jul 23
Residents were told to expect an increased police presence as investigations continue.
Tue, Jul 21
Multiple tonnes of waste over the past two months have piled up at the beach car park.
Thu, Jul 16
Vehicles have been frequently ripping up the grass at nearby Churchill Park in Gisborne over the past year and some people have had enough.
Wed, Jul 15
