New ZealandHundreds of methane gas flares foundScientists have found around 766 individual methane gas flares off the coast of Gisborne - a “major advance” for science and a first for New Zealand.30 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandGrandmother saves six kids from fireA grandmother risked her own life to save six children from her burning home in Gisborne last night, with the family 'moments from catastrophe'.05 Apr 04:11 AM
SportSurf lifesaving: Cyclone hurries up lifesaversOrganisers of the NZ surf lifesaving championships in Gisborne blasted through the penultimate day's programme yesterday in a bid to keep ahead of the storm expected to slam into the area.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional scenes as body pulled from water at Tolaga BayThere were emotional scenes on the East Coast north of Gisborne yesterday afternoon as divers located and recovered missing Malaysian man Kuan Loon Loh.01 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandMan dies after jumping off wharfAn English tourist jumped in the water to try and save a man who jumped off the wharf at Tolaga Bay - but he was swept away by a wave.25 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandNapier motorcyclist dies from head injuriesA Napier motorcycle rider who suffered serious head injuries in a crash on Friday afternoon in the Wharerata Hills south of Gisborne has died of his injuries.22 Feb 11:50 PM
KahuMahuika was a rock for his peopleThere's a famous Ngati Porou saying that the tribe's lonely mountain, Hikurangi, does not move anywhere.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurial service for brothers held todayThe burial service for two brothers who drowned at a popular surf beach north of Gisborne at the weekend will be held today.29 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandSurfer finds body at popular beachThe prayers of a grieving family were answered yesterday when a body believed to be that of missing teenager John Wakelin was found in the surf at Wainui Beach.27 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandDad's tribute to sons who drownedTwo young men who drowned at a popular surf beach north of Gisborne on Saturday were "really neat kids", their father says.26 Jan 08:07 PM
New ZealandGisborne drownings: Brothers namedTwo brothers who drowned at a popular surf beach north of Gisborne on Saturday have been named by police.26 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandFather: 'I've lost both of my boys'Two young men suspected of drowning at a popular surf beach north of Gisborne yesterday were brothers.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestival changes likely after NY riotRhythm and Vines music festival organisers say they expect changes for the better after this summer's mayhem at BW campgrounds on New Year's Eve.20 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandSon pays tribute to parentsThe son of an elderly couple who died in a house fire on Friday morning has paid tribute to his parents.17 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandFire claims elderly house-sittersAn elderly couple house-sitting a recently renovated property for their son were killed early yesterday when it went up in flames at Tolaga Bay, 50km north of Gisborne.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandU-boat's secret mission to NZSeventy years ago today, a German submarine went on an unsuccessful search for ships to sink in New Zealand waters.15 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandEighteen charged over New Year 'riot'Eighteen of the young men arrested in Gisborne after mayhem at the beachside BW campground on New Year's Eve will face court action.14 Jan 02:20 AM
New ZealandPool jump goes fatally wrongA 20 year-old man is dead after he tried jumping from a light pole into a swimming pool last night.01 Jan 01:45 AM
EntertainmentWhere to head on NYEHere are TimeOut's picks of the big gigs bringing in 2015.11 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandReturn of the living deadEconomists have written them off and their educated young are leaving. Still they refuse to die quietly. Some are reinventing themselves in a bid to breathe life into our zombie towns.01 Nov 07:37 PM
New ZealandLost teen tramper calls police for helpA 18-year-old male called for help early this morning after suffering from a minor injury while tramping near Gisborne.30 Oct 06:16 PM
New ZealandGisborne's name 'pseudo-official'Gisborne was never officially named Gisborne, the New Zealand Geographic Board has revealed.15 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandBaseball bat attack victim recoveringA 54-year-old man who suffered critical head injuries in an alleged baseball bat assault in Gisborne last month is reported to be making progress in his recovery.09 Oct 03:17 AM
New ZealandThree injured in baseball bat attackPolice are trying to trace the movements of a car believed to be linked to a serious baseball bat assault that put three Gisborne people in hospital with serious injuries.22 Sep 12:48 AM
