New Zealand'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed twoA neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.24 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandMan to appear in court after 21st party brawl leaves two deadGangs are believed to be involved in the incident, but not 'at war', city councillor says.24 Mar 05:44 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after brawl at 21st birthday leaves two deadThe mass brawl took place in Gisborne.24 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandFamily members of two dead gather at scene of mass brawlThree people are in a critical condition at Gisborne Hospital, which is in lockdown.24 Mar 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRebuilding Tairāwhiti: 'It's been bloody tough in the last few years' - mayorThe region has been hit by many storms over the past seven years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslideA torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupNZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby refereesWorld Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.02 Feb 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deathsReport finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".22 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandEast Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another delugeCivil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.20 Jan 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Whacked’: Young mum peddles drugs in Facebook groupsA young mum who advertised cannabis to more than 500 people on Facebook is jailed.29 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new sealHighway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.20 Dec 09:42 PM
New Zealand‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dogThe dog's death was because of 'human error'.14 Dec 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUndercover cop grilled over befriending murder-accused in fatal house fire cold caseDaughter Lynne Maree Martin is on trial for Ronald Russell Allison's murder.20 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover copEvidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.20 Nov 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay borderThis was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.19 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's BayHeavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.18 Nov 11:57 PM
CrimeGisborne man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries, police hunt for cluesPolice say the man went on a daily walk from his Wairere Rd home to the Makarori Head.25 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandGang violence: Police obtain special licence to investigate as tensions riseLocal rival gangs Mongrel Mob and Black Power are at the centre of a new operation.18 Oct 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Bloody wrong': Family furious at WorkSafe decision not to prosecute after forestry death“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew photos of road shunted sideways by massive landslide in GisborneAn estimated 100m of Tiniroto Rd was moved sideways into a paddock04 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: Gisborne landslide sweeps away massive part of roadThe slip is in the exact same location as another major landslide during Cyclone Bola.03 Oct 07:27 AM
Kahu'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resignsGisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".26 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyEastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal projectThe NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.30 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Nurses choose surgery to save their own livesThree Gisborne friends lost over 200kgs between them following weight loss surgery.30 Aug 03:05 AM
New Zealand‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.28 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: A simple goal to build the most sustainable surfboards in New ZealandSurfing, furniture-maker Peter Claydon now shapes wooden surfboards.23 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandPlans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested in Gisborne operation to target meth supply1.8kg of cannabis, 47 rounds of ammunition, and about $40,000 in cash were seized.18 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fishing for a trophy in SlovakiaCory Scott is heading to Slovakia next month for the 2023 World Fly Fishing Championships.15 Aug 02:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne footy team experience the quarter-finalsTatapouri Thistle Marist football team get treated to the World Cup quarter-finals.15 Aug 02:38 AM
