New ZealandLocal Focus: Heavy rains bring floods to GisborneRivers and roads were swollen but that didn't stop kids having a splash.04 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandState of Emergency declared in Gisborne, Sponge Bay residents left without powerA month's worth of rain has fallen in just 24 hours, with homes under threat.04 Nov 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary survival story': Log ship jumper in water for 23 hoursLog ship jumper, a Myanmar national, was in the water for 23 hours.04 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne's special athletesGisborne to take first Special Olympic team to the National Māori Basketball Tournament.03 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings for parts of the North IslandSevere weather warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.03 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandCouncillors walk out of meeting following resident's anti-vax speechGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz has urged people to talk to their GPs about the vaccine.28 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandSix ICU beds, three for Covid: Gisborne Hospital prepares for surge in low vaxed areaHeart attack patients may be moved to make more room.28 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Creating uncomfortable discussionsA panel discussion on institutional racism with an indigenous lens.26 Oct 05:17 PM
New Zealand'He was a star': Sean Wainui farewelled by whānau and friendsSean Wainui's tangi was held at Te Wainui Marae in Gisborne.24 Oct 08:21 AM
New ZealandNo Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewaterPublic health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.21 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers take Gisborne District Council to High Court over land valuation methodGisborne growers say rate hikes are "absurd" and inequitable.14 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tairawhiti's Covid missionLocal Focus: Hauora Tairawhiti's Covid vaccination mission for Gisborne District.11 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandMum-to-be killed: Wrong-side log-truck driver responsible - coronerMum-to-be killed in crash with logging truck on wrong side of road - no charge for driver.11 Oct 05:21 PM
CrimeMan who shared child sex abuse, terrorism videos offers $10k donation for discharge without convictionTaj Karan Sandhu, 21, has pleaded guilty to possessing and redistributing the material.11 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Oh s***' - Positive BOP case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' borderWinston Peters has claimed the positive case was brought to Northland by the Mongrel Mob.09 Oct 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Jacinda hyped me up to get the vaccine': How PM got Raiha Tahuri 'over the line'Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.08 Oct 08:41 AM
New ZealandVaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.07 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne's peaceful picnic of discontentFreedoms and Rights Coalition's Gisborne protest picnic drew a crowd of 150.02 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Actor's path from Gisborne to the worldTe Ao o Hinepehinga's mum is the secret to her acting success.30 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 20km of slashed road closed20km of Mangatokerau Rd in Gisborne will be permanently closed due to 2013 storm damage.24 Sep 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'It was a bad night': Five vehicle thefts and at least five thefts from vehiclesTop cop says for as little as $34 a steering wheel lock could deter car thieves.23 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandThree Aucklanders referred to health authorities after Tauranga tripThe Bay of Plenty DHB has been contacted for comment.18 Sep 08:45 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flooding: River blockage floods Haumoana properties, Wairoa River breaks its bankFurther 50mm to 70mm of rain expected to accumulate on top of what has already fallen.16 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandEast Coast hapū set up checkpoint after authorities refuseTairāwhiti communities have been offered 'less protection' during the Delta outbreak.30 Aug 12:59 AM
KahuEast Coast hapū call for 'regional emergency' declarationNgāti Porou want police-led checkpoints at the boundaries of their area.25 Aug 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Better than lockdown in a house': Hawke's Bay's nomads on life in level 4"This is way nicer than being locked down in a house," says Francois Thorne of van life.25 Aug 02:23 AM
KahuHolidaymakers sent packing, iwi considers Covid checkpointsTwo vehicles had driven close to 500km before being told to turn around and go home.20 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandOne step closer to solving mystery of missing motherGisborne police accepted there were unanswered questions about the investigation.15 Aug 06:39 AM
New ZealandTwo large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnightFire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.11 Aug 07:21 PM
New ZealandBingo night heist: 'Bugger this' - hero grannies as old as 87 use handbags to fight thievesA group of 30 "nannies" playing Housie defended their $700 from thieves using chairs.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentPharmaceuticals company fined $28,000 for modifying, taking water from wetlandsTairāwhiti Pharmaceuticals convicted of modifying and taking water from Te Whare Wetlands.23 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a differenceDrug experts call for a Northland initiative tackling meth use to be rolled out across NZ.19 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, CoromandelWarning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.18 Jul 02:57 AM