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.

Two women have appeared in Gisborne District Court charged jointly with assaulting Indian national Amandeep Singh - the subject of a homicide inquiry.

Justine Tyerman discovers a new form of torture at Morere, near Gisborne.

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.

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.

Justine Tyerman learns the finer points of wine tasting at a trio of Gisborne vineyards.

As the Gisborne music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary police say Rhythm & Vines has been relatively successful, despite thefts threatening to mar the event.

Rhythm and Vines festival organisers are happy a bit of rain isn't going to put off concert-goers.

Situated on a vineyard looking towards Young Nicks Head, the Rhythm and Vines music festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month.

A Gisborne police constable accused of assaulting a motorist who refused to remain at a cordon has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

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.

Air New Zealand is under fire for its decision to scratch 16 flights a week in and out of Gisborne from December 1.