Latest from Gisborne District

Quake rattles Bay of Plenty

Investigations launched after emergency landings

Investigations are under way after two Air NZ flights were forced to make emergency landings yesterday.

For the love of books - some of our top shops

Buying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.

Gisborne struck by small earthquake

Heavy Bay of Plenty rain threat moves on

Second charge for protest skipper

Protest flotilla off East Cape returns to shore

Police urge drivers to be patient on the trip home

The Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.

Iwi taking Govt oil decision to UN

Protesters warned to stay clear or face jail

Protesters near the East Cape have been told not to get too close to oil survey ships, while Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has compared the deployment of navy personnel to the Libyan situation.

Navy dispatched over oil dispute

75-year-old attacked by teens in Gisborne robbery

Govt eyes navy option to block oil search protests

Key defends English's comments on Transtasman wage gap

Prime Minister John Key said at his post cabinet press conference today that the Government was still committed to closing the wage gap with Australia.

Govt calls for calm after oil protest

The Government is calling for calm after Greenpeace protesters today disrupted a Brazilian oil giant from investigating deep sea oil drilling off the East Cape.

Gales expected to ease