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How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers blamed for rubbish dumping in nearby forest
RnV has sent crews to clean up rubbish believed to have been dumped by festival-goers.
Rhythm and Vines tragedy: Police seek witnesses, say driver of vehicle ‘extremely distressed’
Pedestrians Jardon Thomas Te Hau, 31, and brother-in-law killed near Rhythym and Vines.
‘Heartbreaking’: The dad-of-four and teen brother-in-law hit and killed by car while walking to R&V festival
Jardon Te Hau is being remembered as a colourful character with a big heart.
Two people hit by car, killed near Rhythm & Vines festival venue
Two people were hit by a car on Back Ormond Rd, near the venue of Rhythm and Vines.
‘We didn’t agree to that’: Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper’s R&V inclusion
Dizzee Rascal was given a 12-month restraining order for assaulting his ex-partner.
Severe thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZ
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
Christmas Eve tragedy: Rāhui in place after diver dies near Gisborne
Police were called to Hicks Bay at 7.25 this morning.
Nine youths arrested following spate of car break-ins
Four of the alleged offenders are under 13 and have been referred to youth services.
Gisborne musicians singing to win $10,000 on 5 Minutes of Fame
Gisborne's Five Minutes of Fame finalists.
'Really disappointed': Woman fears no escape from 'social influencer' abusive ex
Cushla Thomson is haunted by the thought of seeing her violent ex in public again.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Motel manager sacked for ‘threatening’ letter awarded almost $27k
The motel manager said the letter was not meant to harm anyone; her boss disagreed.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Kiwi soldier brings Ukrainian mana home
A New Zealand soldier builds strong bonds with Ukrainians he helped train.
Local Focus: Gisborne school bringing history to life
Tūranga Tangata Rite's new school building to become school syllabus.
'Very concerned': Ministry seeks answers over alleged neglect in care home
Whaikaha, Ministry of the Disabled, considers investigation into allegations of neglect.
Local Focus: Building Academy adds tools to students' belts
Gisborne high school's Building Academy is good for students and good for the community.
Kura signal need for education development
Four kura keen to develop self-determined education for tamariki.
Three Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant Robertson
Government will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.
'Truly disgusting': Friend condemns attack on ‘hard-working’ senior couple
Four intruders seeking alcohol attacked a senior couple at their home on Saturday night.
Local Focus: Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs
Gisborne youth get real-world entrepreneurial learning.
'They're making bloody excuses': WorkSafe under fire over forestry death
WorkSafe says the nearest qualified inspector was three hours away in Napier.
‘We miss her a lot’: Whānau of young Gisborne mum shot dead speak of loss
Chephar Hollis-Brown, 25 was shot and killed in July when she answered a doorknock.
‘It was life or death’: Women’s rugby star’s brave battle for survival
Rugby player's inspirational battle for life and women's rugby on the East Coast.
Local Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talking
Gisborne wāhine dress up to bring awareness to mental health.
Family's grief after US tourist killed on dream trip to NZ with 'love of his life'
Nicholas Simon loved the outdoors, and his last day alive was spent surfing, family say.
Police reveal details of young mum’s ‘senseless killing’
25-year-old Chephar Hollis-Brown was a mother of one.
Woman to appear in court over nine-year-old cold case killing, faces arson and murder charges
The 62-year-old accused was granted bail and remanded to reappear later this month.
'We continue to suffer': Female councillor challenged over speaking on the marae
Rhonda Tibble was elected to the new Māori ward of Gisborne District Council last month.
'Reduced demand, falling prices': House values still dropping nationwide
Value drops have slowed in the last month but that's no reason to say things are turning.
Agony and ecstasy: How rugby heroes triumphed over on-field tragedy
A day of deep sorrow ended in a day of joy for rugby fans on the East Coast.
Four seriously injured in Gisborne crash
Police were called to Matawai Rd in Te Karaka at 5.20pm.