New ZealandLocal Focus: The sparkle of a high-sea romanceA 1960s love letter has emerged as the couple celebrate their diamond anniversary.27 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandCostly road to recovery: Roading bill after three-day storm could top $50 millionParts of State Highway 35, hammered by March's storm, have been described as a "disgrace".24 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Schnauer: Pain in the provincesOPINION: 'Here are the consequences of poor economic policies pursued for 50 years.'23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne man won't take no for an answerGiven a dire prognosis Michael Thorpe is determined to prove it wrong.23 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandGang headstone ban: Residents scared to speak out due to 'fear for their lives'Decision due next week over push to ban gang headstones from council cemetery.15 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandKayaker dies in river incident in Tuai, WairoaA kayaker has died following an incident near Lake Whakamarino15 May 07:35 AM
New ZealandBye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird weekFew weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turnsPlans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.12 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tossing their way to RēkohuGisborne Pétanque held the Were McClutchie tournament, raising money and awareness.09 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Heartland warning after multiple rest home deathsHealth boss says rest home deaths highlight risks to 'vulnerable population'.04 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Truckers in it for the long haulGisborne businesses band together during Covid-19 and the recent floods.02 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The good people that run Gisborne's school holiday funGisborne's holiday programmes: Tōnui Collab, YMCA, Central Football and gymnastics club.27 Apr 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Humbling': New Ngāti Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber aims highBarber the first new iwi chair for 26 years.27 Apr 04:15 AM
New ZealandHow much and who pays, part of major climate adaptation processIt will tackle the thorny issue of managed retreat, when areas become inhabitable.26 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandPitbull attacks, kills pet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog out on walkPolice want to identify owner of dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti.24 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandWatchdog faults bank after thousands drained from dead pensioner's account'We felt that we have been unable to grieve for our mother.'20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentGoodbye Gewürztraminer, hello sav blanc"Operating model used to run the vineyard was clearly not sustainable" - Steven Murray.15 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandRaid on Napier home nets drugs, cash and a firearmOperation Bloodhound has led to another arrest.13 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandFili hurtling towards NZ - communities brace for wild weatherFili is now bringing rain to Northland before damaging falls hit further down East Coast.12 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandWeather: Fears ex-tropical cyclone Fili could cause 'catastrophic' floodingMayor 'preparing for the worst' ahead of ex-tropical cyclone Fili.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandRemnants of cyclone Fili set to hit North Island next weekWeeks after Gisborne was hit with flooding the region could be hit with wet weather again.07 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandWatchdog identifies police failings while investigating family harmA woman was feared dead after police made multiple mistakes handling Gisborne incident.07 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandClean-up on East Coast to cost millions after 'biblical' flood eventThe council will be calling upon Government and Waka Kotahi for the financial support.06 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandThree Waters reform: Frustrated mayor tells PM 'you have lost the people'Three Waters reform push described as "appalling" and "wrong" by another mayor.04 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandExclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apologyMaggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wettest month in five years': MetService lifts state of emergency in GisborneState of emergency in Tairāwhiti has now been lifted, after more than a week.31 Mar 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Danger everywhere': Risk of fallen boulders, trees and mud slips for East Coast roading crewsEast Coast road damage includes lanes suddenly falling into rivers.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTuaropaki buys Vinoptima Estate, wine 'lake' not includedGisborne area boutique winery founded by prominent vintner Nick Nobilo has been sold.29 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFresh flooding fears for Tairāwhiti as rain continues to pelt downNew flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.28 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandGisborne and Wairoa, already walloped by weather, under new heavy rain watchSecond heavy rain watch closely follows first.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for flood-battered East CoastSettled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant impact': Warning of more foul weather in storm-battered areasRoad closures, power outages and a 'boil water' notice continue after days of flooding.25 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandWild week: Storm damage payouts expected to total 'tens of millions'Two major flooding events in the space of five days are going to prove costly.25 Mar 04:00 PM
