Dead man planned to attend concert
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.
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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.
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.
Police officer acquitted of assault
A Gisborne police constable accused of assaulting a motorist who refused to remain at a cordon has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Policeman accused of assault
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.
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.
Blitz nets speeding truckies
A two-day traffic blitz has caught 100 heavy vehicles speeding - and 98 of them were logging trucks.