Latest fromGisborne District
Friends shocked by discovery of body
Friends of a man believed to have been murdered initially thought he had been kidnapped and say they had all been prepared to contribute to whatever ransom demand was made.
Dead man planned to attend concert
Police believe a man whose body was found in Gisborne may have gone to the Rhythm and Vines music festival before he went missing almost a month ago.
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.
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.
Police officer acquitted of assault
A Gisborne police constable accused of assaulting a motorist who refused to remain at a cordon has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Policeman accused of assault
A police constable accused of beating and kicking a driver at a cordon denies any assault and says the complainant is anti-authority and overly-dramatic.
MPs criticise Air NZ cuts
Air New Zealand is under fire for its decision to scratch 16 flights a week in and out of Gisborne from December 1.
Blitz nets speeding truckies
A two-day traffic blitz has caught 100 heavy vehicles speeding - and 98 of them were logging trucks.