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Woman jailed for killing violent partner
A woman has been jailed for five years and three months for the Valentine's Day killing of her partner by stabbing him in the neck with a knife.
Car deal ends in armed kidnapping
Four Gisborne men are facing kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges after a car deal went wrong.
KiwiRail defends decision to close line
An independent review has found flaws in KiwiRail's decision to close the Gisborne to Napier line and suggests the tonnage needed to keep the route viable can be achieved.
Railway line report set for release
An independent report aimed at proving the economic viability of the Gisborne to Napier railway line is expected to be released to the public this week.
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.
Two cars in serious crash south of Gisborne
Two cars have been involved in a serious crash south of Gisborne.
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.
Woman not guilty of murdering partner
A jury has taken just three hours to find a woman guilty of the manslaughter of her partner on Valentine's Day, but cleared her of murder.
Murder victim 'stabbed himself' in neck
Accused murderer Patricia Erica Paton had a "huge egg" on her forehead and a split lip when she hitchhiked to Opotiki on the night her partner died from a stab wound.
Murder accused: 'I killed my man'
A woman who claims she stabbed her partner to death in self defence cried "I killed my man" after she inflicted the fatal wound, a witness has told the High Court.
Gambling addict steals $60,000
A gambling addict who stole more than $60,000 from her employer, started to steal five days after her employment.
Alleged gunman still on the run
An armed man wanted in connection with a Gisborne drive-by shooting is still on the run from police.
Drive-by shooting at Gisborne house
A man who police say shot at a Gisborne house where two toddlers were living, is on the run and believed to be armed.
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.