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
New ZealandFreed man kidnapped, beat former partnerA Wairoa man just out of jail tracked his former partner to a friend's house, then kidnapped and beat her so badly she was unable to open her eyes, Gisborne District Court heard.13 May 07:12 AM
New ZealandHundreds of methane gas flares foundScientists have found around 766 individual methane gas flares off the coast of Gisborne - a “major advance” for science and a first for New Zealand.30 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandCouple buys Nepalese man ticket homeA Nepalese man living in Gisborne has been moved to tears by the generosity of a man who paid for him to fly to be with his homeless sisters.30 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandGrandmother saves six kids from fireA grandmother risked her own life to save six children from her burning home in Gisborne last night, with the family 'moments from catastrophe'.05 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandEmotional scenes as body pulled from water at Tolaga BayThere were emotional scenes on the East Coast north of Gisborne yesterday afternoon as divers located and recovered missing Malaysian man Kuan Loon Loh.01 Mar 11:47 PM
New Zealand'We both went under the water'A young English tourist is being praised for trying to save a Malaysian man who is believed drowned after jumping off the Tolaga Bay wharf on the East Coast.26 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies after jumping off wharfAn English tourist jumped in the water to try and save a man who jumped off the wharf at Tolaga Bay - but he was swept away by a wave.25 Feb 03:49 AM