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
Banking and financeAustralian named as new SFO headThe new boss for the Serious Fraud Office has been named as Australian Julie Read.11 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandMan used dog as weapon against copA Gisborne man has been jailed for trying to set his dog on police, yelling "sic him" as the animal charged a constable.04 Sep 01:42 AM
EntertainmentNew Rhythm & Vines acts announcedWiz Khalifa, Kode9 and Benny Tipene have been added to the line-up for New Year's Eve festival Rhythm & Vines.03 Sep 08:10 PM
EntertainmentRhythm & Vines 2013 line-upEmpire of the Sun are set to headline this year's Rhythm & Vines New Year's festival.07 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandCrash throws two men from vehicle in GisborneTwo men were thrown from their vehicle when it crashed into a concrete wall in Gisborne last night.13 Jun 08:38 PM
New ZealandWoman hospitalised after dogs attackA Gisborne woman suffered serious facial injuries in what's been described as a "horrific" attack by two dogs.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandOil heater explodes in Gisborne houseA family at a Gisborne house got a nasty fright when a column oil heater exploded, showering sparks and hot oil, and sending clouds of smoke through their home.16 May 04:51 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for attempted robbery with penBrandishing a ball point pen while trying unsuccessfully to force a Gisborne shop attendant to hand over the contents of her till has landed a teenager behind bars.22 Apr 06:52 AM
New ZealandBurned kids face long recoveryThe infant siblings badly burned in a Gisborne car fire are likely to face dozens more operations and many weeks in hospital as they recover.09 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudent pilot makes emergency landing on beachA student pilot was lucky to walk away from an emergency landing on an East Cape beach.08 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandGisborne family win over $6.3m on LottoA Gisborne family are overnight multi-millionaires after winning more than $6.3 million on Lotto, including the $6m Powerball jackpot, on Saturday.08 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandBedside vigil for car-fire kidsThe family of two children who were severely burned in a car fire in Gisborne last week are maintaining a bedside vigil as the pair continue to fight for their lives in hospital.07 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandHero in the car-fire kids nightmareA hero first aider has described the moments he thought a three-year-girl had died after she was pulled from a horrific car fire in Gisborne.06 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandCar fire kids still seriousTwo pre-schoolers who were trapped in a burning car in Gisborne remain hospitalised in a serious condition.05 Apr 07:45 PM
