New ZealandExtra security at hospital after gang brawlThere is extra security at Gisborne Hospital following a gang brawl between Black Power and the Mongrel Mob last night.17 Dec 11:41 PM
Manufacturing80 jobs axed at Ohakune sawmillAnother 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.16 Dec 06:29 AM
New ZealandYoung killer jailed for 20 monthsA 14-year-old boy was jailed for 20 months and his father for two years at the High Court in Gisborne today in an emotional sequel to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy on an East Cape farm in July 2009.07 Dec 01:29 AM
EntertainmentJolly good showsPaula Yeoman looks at the hottest music festivals on offer over the next few months and talks to an expert on the subject of sweet summer vibes, Tiki Taane.05 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Star matchesIn the eternal quest to come up with a point of difference at wine festivals, beyond the bands, showground attractions, tasty finger food - and the wine, Gisborne ought to take a bow.02 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleWineries with bottleCanterbury's wineries are slowly bouncing back from September's earthquake.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy, two, run over in drivewayA two-year-old Gisborne boy is in a critical but stable condition in Starship Children's Hospital after being run over by a car in a driveway.21 Nov 11:30 PM
TravelGisborne: Five girls and a campervanA road trip to the Gisborne Wine & Food Festival is a hilarity-filled affair for Sarah Ivey and friends.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Chopper' repeatedly shot, left to die"We took him to a vet for x-rays and pellets were right through him", a shocked SPCA animal inspector said of Chopper.05 Nov 03:43 AM