Family's grief after US tourist killed on dream trip to NZ with 'love of his life'
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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.
Minister asks WorkSafe to explain why no inspector sent to forestry death
Michael Wood expressed his sympathies to Jason Rawiri's family.
'Deeply concerning': WorkSafe under fire following latest forestry death
'What is more important than coming to a fatality?'
'People are dying here': Grassroots moves to stop Gisborne gang war
Community members are starting a grassroots movement to stop surge in street warfare.
Armed Offenders on scene: Police ask Gisborne residents to avoid Lytton Rd area
Police are responding to an incident at a residential property on Lytton Rd, Gisborne.
Former pig mask-wearing cop makes Gisborne council - but breaches campaign rules
Controversy surrounded the self-proclaimed 'King of Gizzy' last month.
Emergency services attending sudden death at forestry site near Gisborne
The incident was reported about 2pm.
18-year-old arrested after shooting in Gisborne overnight
Two young people and a woman went to Gisborne Hospital with gunshot-related injuries.
Toast of the Coast: The All Black who won just one game for his province
Andy Jefferd defied the odds to become an All Black - then his career was ended by injury.
Riding through rough times: Kiwi tourism operator on navigating the pandemic
Co-owner of Cycle Gisborne on her journey to tourism, and surviving through a pandemic.
Local Focus: Jody Toroa on Candidate Camera
Tairāwhiti Māori Ward candidate on why she is running for council.
Local Focus: Chris Haenga on why he's running for the Tairāwhiti Māori Ward
Haenga says he's running for the Gisborne District Council to ensure everyone has a voice.
Local Focus: Moera Brown on Candidate Camera
Meet Tairāwhiti General Ward candidate Moera Brown.
Local Focus: Rhonda Tibble on Candidate Camera
Hear why Rhonda Tibble wants to become Gisborne's mayor.
Local Focus: Tony Robinson on Candidate Camera
Hear why Tony Robinson is seeking a second term on Gisborne District Council.
Local Focus: Charlie Reynolds on Candidate Camera
Council candidate Charlie Reynolds discusses Tairāwhiti infrastructure needs.
Local Focus: Daniel Thompson on Candidate Camera
Meet Daniel Thompson, candidate for Gisborne District Council.
Local Focus: Josh Wharehinga on Candidate Camera
Gisborne Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga seeking a fourth term.
Local Focus: Marijke Warmenhoven on Candidate Camera
Meet Tairāwhiti Māori ward candidate Marijke Warmenhoven
Local Focus: Rob Telfer on Candidate Camera
Rob Telfer is running for the council to give rural communities and businesses a voice.
House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data
"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.
Local Focus: Ani Pahuru-Huriwai on Candidate Camera
Meet Ani Pahuru Huriwai, candidate for Tairāwhiti Māori Ward, GDC.
Weather: Heavy rain warning for Gisborne, some fog for Auckland
MetService says the Gisborne deluge could cause streams and rivers could rise quickly.
Weather: Lingering winter to bring rain this weekend
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Local Focus: Aubrey Ria on Candidate Camera
Tairāwhiti Māori Ward candidate Aubrey Ria on why she is running for council.
Local Focus: Andy Cranston on Candidate Camera
Andy Cranston shares why he is running again for Gisborne District Council.
Mum goes from stop-go sign operator to roading boss
Breaking gender barriers is a serious business for East Coast pathfinder Kat Kaiwai.
Local Focus: Meredith Akuhata-Brown on Candidate Camera
Meredith Akuhata-Brown on why she wants to be reelected to Gisborne District Council.