Large quake rocks Gisborne
A relatively large earthquake struck off the coast of the North Island's East Coast overnight.
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Hospital launches waste review
Gisborne Hospital can not rule out that more human body parts have been thrown in the garbage, after shocked rubbish workers discovered bone fragments at the dump.
Human tissue dumped in rubbish bags
Gisborne recycling workers made a shock discovery when human tissue, including a piece of bone, was found in a rubbish bag from the local hospital.
Dry weather good for Gizzy grape growers
The dry weather is helping Gisborne's grape growers, who are praising the high quality of this year's harvest.
Wheelchair triumph for Cancer Society
Overwhelmed is how Sass Mahuika says she felt on reaching the Cook plaza on top of Gisborne's landmark Kaiti Hill by wheelchair yesterday.
Court case may follow Psa discovery
Court action may be the next step for kiwifruit growers following new research that showed the Psa strain that crippled the industry came from China.
Woman dies in head-on smash with truck near Gisborne
A woman died in a head-on smash between people-mover and an articulated truck in Ormond township, near Gisborne, early this morning.
150 pay homage to lives lost working on railway link
Up to 150 people walked into the hills flanking the Wharerata Hills south of Gisborne yesterday to pay homage to those who lost their lives working to give the region a railway link to Napier.
Editorial: Peculiar act of mercy sticks in public's craw
Few people outside Gisborne and perhaps her own sport would recognise the name of the sportswoman who was let off a drink-driving conviction and had her name suppressed.
Woman jailed for killing violent partner
A woman has been jailed for five years and three months for the Valentine's Day killing of her partner by stabbing him in the neck with a knife.
Car deal ends in armed kidnapping
Four Gisborne men are facing kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges after a car deal went wrong.
KiwiRail defends decision to close line
An independent review has found flaws in KiwiRail's decision to close the Gisborne to Napier line and suggests the tonnage needed to keep the route viable can be achieved.
Railway line report set for release
An independent report aimed at proving the economic viability of the Gisborne to Napier railway line is expected to be released to the public this week.
Of wine and food... but mainly wine
Justine Tyerman learns the finer points of wine tasting at a trio of Gisborne vineyards.
R&V crowd 'more well-behaved'
As the Gisborne music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary police say Rhythm & Vines has been relatively successful, despite thefts threatening to mar the event.
Rain won't stop party at Rhythm and Vines
Rhythm and Vines festival organisers are happy a bit of rain isn't going to put off concert-goers.
Show goes on for Rhythm & Vines
The Rhythm & Vines crew will be working through the night to get the stage ready for 25,000 festival goers after a truck carrying audio equipment rolled off the road.
Two cars in serious crash south of Gisborne
Two cars have been involved in a serious crash south of Gisborne.
Police take hard line on festival goers
Police in Gisborne will be cracking down on pre-loading and drink driving over Rhythm and Vines that starts on Saturday.
Ten years of Rhythm & Vines
Situated on a vineyard looking towards Young Nicks Head, the Rhythm and Vines music festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month.
Woman not guilty of murdering partner
A jury has taken just three hours to find a woman guilty of the manslaughter of her partner on Valentine's Day, but cleared her of murder.