New ZealandMystery of the $1m Lotto winCould you be unwittingly sitting on a million dollars? A winning ticket sold on August 24 and the prize has yet to be claimed.11 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandGirl's death: 'I need you to save me'Inquest hears how 13-year-old Reiha McLelland told her teacher 'right now I'm the farthest point from being okay' but he thought she'd 'bounce back'.09 Sep 04:08 AM
New ZealandTeacher allowed girl to call him 'big boy'Ex-teacher says he didn't say anything about relationship with 13-year-old because he was scared she would run away.08 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandGirl's death: Inquest hears of diary entriesA 13-year-old involved in a close and inappropriate relationship with a former teacher wrote in her diary there had been no sexual contact, an inquest into her death heard.07 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandTeen & teacher: Grieving parents' distressParents of a 13yo girl presumed to have taken her life have told an inquest of their shock at learning the extent of her ties with a former teacher.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGirl's sleepovers with ex teacherA relationship between a 13-year-old girl, her former teacher and claims of "grooming" have become the immediate focus of an inquest in Gisborne.06 Sep 04:14 AM
TravelThe Portside Hotel, GisborneGreg Fleming finds a great base from which to explore the East Cape.02 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandEarlier earthquake a 'foreshock'Scientists say it would have been impossible to predict today's earthquake even though a tremor a day earlier was probably a foreshock.01 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland commuters: What's happening?The shutting of train lines in Auckland after this morning's 7.1 magnitude earthquake were just a precautionary measure, KiwiRail says.01 Sep 08:57 PM
New ZealandTsunami warning: Need to knowIf you live in the East coast of the North Island, including Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty and the upper South Island here's what you need to know.01 Sep 06:47 PM
New ZealandMan who drove drunk to police station jailedA man who drank a bottle of bourbon before driving his vehicle to a police station to talk to police was jailed for six months.30 Aug 08:41 PM
New ZealandMeet the 'Mother Hubbard' shearing bossNot many bosses would arrange for nurses, budget advisors and the IRD to come and talk to you about child support. But husband and 02 Aug 02:58 AM
New ZealandCaptain Cook statue targeted by vandalsAfter more than 2200 "shares" on Facebook and countless letters to the editor, the controversial statue at the Cook Plaza on Kaiti Hill remains a hot topic.31 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandSH2 linking Opotiki and Gisborne closedState Highway 2 linking Opotiki and Gisborne was closed this morning due to a large slip in the Waioeka Gorge.14 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandOwner 'shattered' after dogs attack 5-year-oldThe owner of four dogs that attacked a boy in Gisborne yesterday says he is "shattered" by what happened.05 Jun 07:49 AM
New ZealandEven bigger feijoas in GisborneGiant feijoas grown on a small tree in Major Brown's back yard in Gisborne could have streaked into the lead in a quest to find the biggest feijoa.12 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandMarine pests found in Gisborne HarbourMediterranean fanworms have the potential to cause significant environmental and economic harm if established in New Zealand.10 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandSea snake freaks out Tokomaru BayThe sight of a yellow-bellied sea snake gave a tourist walking along the beach at Tokomaru Bay, on the East Coast north of Gisborne, quite a fright this week.06 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Surfers flounder as boat flipsA video of a boat being rolled by a solid set of waves has gone viral, gaining several million views over the last few days.03 May 06:59 AM
New ZealandKiwi's whisky and a chat with Jeremy IronsUnbeknown to former Gisborne Boys' High School teacher Gary File, his son, Kiernan, had organised for Irons to meet him after his Bristol show.25 Apr 04:38 AM
New Zealand'My dad looks after dead people'Nick Evans embarked upon his somewhat unusual profession when he answered an ad in the newspaper.07 Apr 07:23 AM
BusinessThe best place in NZ to own a rentalLooking at buying a rental property? According to realestate.co.nz there's some attractive investment opportunities in some unlikely areas.11 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessGisborne offers highest returns for rentalsManawatu-Wanganui are the best performing regions for rental property investment, according to analysis by Realestate.co.nz.11 Feb 12:20 AM
TravelKia ora: Tokomaru BayElisabeth Easther dives into the East Coast's pristine beaches and chilled-out vibe.19 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for life over execution-style shootingTroy Vincent McHugh was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment for the shooting of Gisborne Black Power identity Douglas "Din" Witeri last year.02 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandDouble delight for Big Wednesday winnerA Gisborne woman stood dumbstruck with tears rolling down her cheeks when she heard she had won Lotto's Big Wednesday not once, but twice.02 Oct 03:23 AM
TravelFive reasons to visit GisborneFine dining is just one fun way to keep busy in Gizzy, writes Megan Singleton.09 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandCaregiver knocked out teenager's teethA Gisborne teenager told police he had been abused for years by his CYF-appointed caregiver, who was so cruel she knocked out his teeth with a knife-sharpening steel.17 Jun 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Where is the justice?'A man abused as a ward of the state 25 years ago is incensed about the $12,000 compensation offer made to him, saying it feels 'like a kick in the guts'.10 Jun 03:15 AM
