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Buy the hirer - veteran firm for sale
Gisborne's oldest and only locally owned and operated hire business is being sold as a going concern in leased premises.

Young pilot 'did everything right'
A pilot "did everything right" to land a light aircraft in a paddock after the engine failed during take-off today at Auckland's Ardmore Airport.

Forestry company fined over worker injury
Forestry company HarvestPro has been ordered to pay $120,000 in fines and reparation after one of its workers was hit by a log weighing more than a tonne.

Storm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodged
More than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.

Missing man found dead after search
The search for missing Gisborne man Duncan Munro ended tragically yesterday for his family when his body was found in a remote area on the Mahia Peninsula.

Body of missing surfer found in bush
Police have resumed their search for a missing Gisborne surfer, after his car was found near a remote beach.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Gisborne
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 35km south-east of Gisborne at 6.18am, GeoNet reported.

Gisborne man admits knifepoint robbery
A Gisborne robber who swung a knife at an Indian restaurant employee and stole $6000 later told police he was prepared to use the knife.

Accountants go after jailed bankrupt
The NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants brought disciplinary proceedings against a jailed and bankrupt finance company director - who is no longer a member.

Man critical following Gisborne shooting
A 39-year-old man shot in an early morning incident in Gisborne is not dead, as previously reported.

Kia ora: Gisborne
Visitors will be amazed at the variety of attractions, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Truck driver died in crash on second day of work
A logging truck driver who died in a crash north of Gisborne this week was working just his second day on the job.

Large scrub fire in Gisborne under control
A large scrub fire which took hold in a Gisborne park last night is under control, the Fire Service says.

Gisborne water crisis: pipe reconnected
Gisborne's main water pipe has been reconnected four days after it broke following work by Gisborne District Council staff and contractors from Fulton Hogan.

Gisborne residents ready for the worst
Plans are in place for the worst-case scenario as Gisborne enters day three of its water crisis.

Broken pipe puts Gisborne in water crisis
Gisborne is in a water crisis following a major break in the main trunk pipeline from the dams that supply the city with water.

Shot tourist moved to critical care unit
A German tourist who was shot while hunting near Gisborne on Christmas Eve has been transferred to Auckland Hospital's critical care department.