Farmer killed in Motu crash
A farmer has been killed in a crash on farmland in Motu. Photo / Google
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromGisborne District
Money starts to flow from 'risky' regions fund
The NZ First 'One Billion Trees' programme is expected to cost $180 million over 10 years
The cost of Shane Jones' billion trees
About $61.7 million worth of projects were announced at the Provincial Growth Fund launch.
Hopes high for Gisborne rail to be back on track
Will the regional fund reopen East Coast rail? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: A leg up for rail to Gisborne?
Hopes are high the Government's regional development fund will reopen the Napier to Gisborne rail line. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School feeds body and soul for $4 a day
Educationalist David Hood says Tai Wānanga shows what all schools need to do.
Schools closed, farms swamped as Opotiki hit by flooding
The typical rainfall for all of February fell in one 24-hour period.
Bay's unemployment rate slashed by 3000
Unemployment rate drops on the back of economic growth in Bay region.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Fire crew battle serious house fire in Gisborne
Fire investigators will return to the scene of a house fire in Gisborne overnight.
Rere Rockslide should be top of your Summer to-do list
This natural wonder has been considered "Gisborne's worst-kept secret".
Bus driver sentenced for triple-fatal Xmas Eve crash
Talakai Aholelei also disqualified from driving, ordered to pay $36,000 in reparations.
Jobs outlook good for Hawke's Bay
Trade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.
Ambulance officer mixes music and healthcare
Duncan Chisholm is a St John emergency medical technician and a DJ in his spare time.
High-tech ship hunting climate clues in NZ waters
International scientific research ship JOIDES Resolution tackles Zealandia missions.
Company charged over fatal Christmas crash
A transport company has been charged over the fatal Tongan brass band crash near Gisborne.
Poachers caught taking 55 crayfish and 621 kina
MPI and DoC are warning that they will continue to take a zero tolerance on poachers.
RNV crowd leaves 'pigsty' at Warehouse
The 'pigsty' left behind at the Warehouse is typical of RNV goers a local says.
'Incredibly disappointed': RNV organisers respond to glitter incident
Festival organisers accused of refusing free services to reduce sexual assault.
Tostee: Glitter girl 'looking for fight'
Gold Coast man posts on Facebook about festival goer who wore only glitter paint.
Rhythm & Vines glitter woman: I'm waiting for an apology
The glitter-wearing reveller isn't sure if the man who grabbed her should be named.
'Guys got glitter balls, nobody harassed them'
Video of woman being grabbed at RNV sparks claims naked men were treated differently
Facebook censors video of body painted woman being grabbed
Woman videoed being grabbed at RNV, wanted the video to stay up to raise awareness.
Local Focus: East Coast the place for women in chains
Nearly half of NZ's female mayors are on the East Coast. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Best place to be for New Year
Gisborne-Hawke's Bay is forecast to be the best place for New Year weather-wise.
New Year's Eve weather: Fine for most
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.
Be warned: Holidaymakers told to brace for wild night
Strong winds and torrential rain are expected to hit later today.
Wild and wintry blast to lash North Island in next 24 hours
A vicious storm packing snow, hail, gales and rain is set to lash the North Island.
Don't drink and drive, look after your mates at RnV
Have fun but be careful, police warn Rhythm revellers.
Couple really take the plunge after exchanging vows
Wellington couple decided to tie the knot on the Taupo Bungy platform.
Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Farmer crushed by quad bike
A Wairoa farmer activated an emergency beacon while out mustering.