'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'
Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.
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From struggle to strength: Ka Timata transforms rangatahi lives
Ka Timata empowers rangatahi, boosting confidence and providing alternative education.
Makaraka tavern owner grateful no one hurt after car crashes into building
The driver hit the side of the Roseland Tavern in Makaraka on December 29.
Gisborne’s significant improvement in New Year driver behaviour
Tairāwhiti police were pleased with the behaviour of visitors and locals over New Year.
Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover
A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.
‘Everyone is in the muck together’: Rhythm and Vines ends with traffic queues
The crowds are leaving the venue a little bit muddier, but happy for the experience.
Chopper rescue after crash in Waioeka Gorge
Car goes down bank on New Year's Eve; one person seriously injured
The remarkable story of the U-boat that slipped into NZ unnoticed
U-boat book update marks 80 years since U-862's stealthy Gisborne harbour entry.
Full Send competition gathering momentum
She Loves Golf programme finale at Park on January 26
‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
The NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.
‘Experience the freedom’: Deputy mayor on leaving council in 2025
Josh Wharehinga plans to revive Tairāwhiti boxing scene after stepping down from council.
Wet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZ
The first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.
'Should be free': Festivalgoers object to $5 breath tests at Rhythm and Vines
People are calling for free testing so people would drive safely.
New Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues
MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches.
Tairāwhiti news digest: Pā Wars this week; Fire in the Sky; wet weather update
Pā Wars is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it began in 1995.
‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gather
One resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.
‘Fly high my cousin’: Tributes for 39-year-old victim of SH35 Boxing Day crash
Emergency services were called to the crash at 11.15am on Boxing Day
Gisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and business
Ingrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour for Kaiti School principal
New Year Honours-recognised principal heaps praise on Kaiti's 'exceptional teachers'.
Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.
New Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelled
A MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
Thousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&V
Organisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.
Bottles, bongs and condoms: R&V organisers pledge to keep a lid on litter this year
A local figure was concerned about litter in Gray's Bush as the festival approached.
Rhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZ
The North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.
Mixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rain
Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.
Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV
Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.
Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.
Fallen trees and near misses on Tairāwhiti highway during wind and record rainfall
Police advised motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Ranges due to fallen trees.
Gisborne’s Williams a winner in cup fashion stakes
'I love going to the races, drinking champagne and having a bet'
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Everything you need to know for Rhythm and Vines: Parking, paying and where not to swim
20,000 festival-goers are set to descend on Gisborne to ring in the New Year.