New ZealandMagnitude 4.4 earthquake near GisborneA magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 35km south-east of Gisborne at 6.18am, GeoNet reported.20 May 07:15 PM
New ZealandTourist drowns saving childrenA South Korean man has drowned after diving into a popular river rockslide pool to save two children.19 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandGisborne man admits knifepoint robberyA Gisborne robber who swung a knife at an Indian restaurant employee and stole $6000 later told police he was prepared to use the knife.16 May 01:42 AM
BusinessAccountants go after jailed bankruptThe NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants brought disciplinary proceedings against a jailed and bankrupt finance company director - who is no longer a member.27 Apr 10:25 PM
New ZealandMan critical following Gisborne shootingA 39-year-old man shot in an early morning incident in Gisborne is not dead, as previously reported.19 Apr 07:57 PM
TravelKia ora: GisborneVisitors will be amazed at the variety of attractions, writes Elisabeth Easther.06 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelRise and shineDanielle Wright makes the most of the daylight on a weekend visit to Gisborne.28 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandTruck driver died in crash on second day of workA logging truck driver who died in a crash north of Gisborne this week was working just his second day on the job.14 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandLogging truck driver dies after vehicle hits bankThe driver of a logging truck is dead after his vehicle hit a bank on the East Cape this morning.12 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandFour fire engines at scene of Gisborne blazeFire crews in Gisborne are working to put out a blaze in an apartment building.23 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire in Gisborne under controlA large scrub fire which took hold in a Gisborne park last night is under control, the Fire Service says.14 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandGisborne water crisis: pipe reconnectedGisborne's main water pipe has been reconnected four days after it broke following work by Gisborne District Council staff and contractors from Fulton Hogan.10 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandGisborne residents ready for the worstPlans are in place for the worst-case scenario as Gisborne enters day three of its water crisis.09 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandBroken pipe puts Gisborne in water crisisGisborne is in a water crisis following a major break in the main trunk pipeline from the dams that supply the city with water.07 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandShot tourist moved to critical care unitA German tourist who was shot while hunting near Gisborne on Christmas Eve has been transferred to Auckland Hospital's critical care department.26 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandLightning strikes two in GisborneTwo people hit by lightning yesterday have survived to describe a flash of heat, a walloping sensation and tingling.18 Dec 12:42 AM
New Zealand10-year-old's death 'self-inflicted'A coroner has ruled that a 10-year-old boy committed suicide, but has banned publication of any details in a bid to protect other youngsters from copy-cat deaths.09 Oct 04:30 PM
CrimeSecond Gisborne finance director pleads guiltyFormer Rockforte Finance director John Patrick Gardner has plead guilty to five Crimes Act charges in the High Court at Gisborne today.01 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandSentence date set for driver in fatal accidentSentencing of a Gisborne driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist in a head-on collision near Opotiki last year, has been scheduled for November 7.28 Sep 02:22 AM