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Victim's sister testifies in murder trial
The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.
Gisborne firefighters in Anzac best for crash duties
They were the best dressed emergency services on scene, but they weren't needed for long.
WWII mystery solved: Family's epic journey to find soldier's remains
'He was very much a part of our world, even though we never met him.'
Katchafire, LaTasha Lee, L.A.B, named for Good Vibes
The Mount Maunganui show will be held on July 27 at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.
Grandad out walking to lose weight for son's wedding when he was hit by car
Peter Horne, 65, was left fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Gisborne.
Seventy new jobs as farm conversion to orchard gets OIO tick
130ha of land to be developed in to apple orchards by company owned mostly in Europe.
'Blood everywhere': Man tried to help victim of hit-and-run
Two men are in ICU after being hit by a car while they were out walking in Gisborne.
Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland
In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.
Man killed by wire rope on board ship docked at Gisborne
The man worked on a Panamanian log ship.
Police hunt for three men after unprovoked Gisborne stabbing
A 41-year-old man was seriously assaulted by three men shortly after 6am on Valley Rd.
Jury deliberates over what role grandmother had before baby died
A jury is deliberating Donna Catherine Parangi part, if any, in a toddler's death.
Does Canterbury coast harbour submarine secret?
Debate over sightings and sinking of wartime Japanese submarine in New Zealand.
Fleeing driver ignored pleas to stop, three people died
Survivor of fatal pursuit crash that killed three people speaks about fleeing drivers.
The Chase: Pursuit toll - 79 dead in police chases since 2008
Since 2008 79 people have been killed in pursuit-related crashes. Who are they?
Cold case: Locals report seeing ghost of Peter Boland
Locals have reported multiple sightings of ghost of boy who disappeared in 1957.
Lost at sea for 3 hours: Tourist saved by a pair of jeans
Arne Murke was lost at sea for over three hours, using his jeans as a life jacket.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
Man saved after falling overboard near Gisborne
Emergency services are attending the scene near Tolaga Bay.
223kg marlin catches crew by surprise
Napier boat Lexington and its crew have taken home the grand prize of $10,000.
New dual te reo and English name for North Island bay
The bay now has a dual name rather than just English or just te reo.
Repairs to burst water pipe in Gisborne 'running to plan'
Mayor Meng Foon was "very confident" the pipe would soon be repaired.
Forestry block fatality: Young father struck by a log
Colleagues unable to save young father who was hit by a log
Two days of water left: Residents urgently asked to conserve
Gisborne residents only have a few days of water in their reserves.
Cat burglar repeat offender nabbed in police op
"Eastern District claw enforcement officers are still trying to establish a motive."
Cop cleared after fracturing man's face during arrest
Police were called to a Gisborne home after reports of a man breaching a protection order.
Man jailed for starving his two dogs
Tauranga dog owner Louis Delves jailed for four and a half months.
Man named following fatal crash in Tokomaru Bay
State Highway 35 was closed north of Gisborne following the incident.
'When, not if': Preparing for the 'megathrust' quake
An emergency response plan will be based on a magnitude 8.9 quake and tsunami scenario.
Photos: Mud volcano erupts near Gisborne
Mud from the recent eruption has covered about 1.2 hectares.
Clarke Gayford's 'sexy' photo of his latest catch
Clarke Gayford shows off a 30kg kingfish he caught while jigging in Gisborne.
'Suspicious' house fire in Gisborne
Police investigate 'suspicious' house fire in Gisborne
Man missing after night swim at Gisborne beach
The man was seen going into the water at Kaiti Beach about 9.45pm.