Knife recovered from Gisborne brawl scene, police update
Three men injured in the altercation have now been discharged from hospital.
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Gisborne disabled strategy 10 years out of date - advocate finds
Disabled community asks District Council to renew their disability strategy.
Gisborne police declare war on ‘anti-social’ drivers
Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers.
Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawl
Family members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.
'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed two
A neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.
Man to appear in court after 21st party brawl leaves two dead
Gangs are believed to be involved in the incident, but not 'at war', city councillor says.
Homicide investigation after brawl at 21st birthday leaves two dead
The mass brawl took place in Gisborne.
Family members of two dead gather at scene of mass brawl
Three people are in a critical condition at Gisborne Hospital, which is in lockdown.
Rebuilding Tairāwhiti: 'It's been bloody tough in the last few years' - mayor
The region has been hit by many storms over the past seven years.
East Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone Gabrielle
More than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.
'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide
A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
NZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby referees
World Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.
Leaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deaths
Report finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".
East Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another deluge
Civil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.
‘Whacked’: Young mum peddles drugs in Facebook groups
A young mum who advertised cannabis to more than 500 people on Facebook is jailed.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new seal
Highway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
Undercover cop grilled over befriending murder-accused in fatal house fire cold case
Daughter Lynne Maree Martin is on trial for Ronald Russell Allison's murder.
'Arson is the easiest thing in the world', woman accused of fatal house fire tells undercover cop
Evidence shows the fire started from a pot of hot oil left on an element.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
Gisborne man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries, police hunt for clues
Police say the man went on a daily walk from his Wairere Rd home to the Makarori Head.
Gang violence: Police obtain special licence to investigate as tensions rise
Local rival gangs Mongrel Mob and Black Power are at the centre of a new operation.
'Bloody wrong': Family furious at WorkSafe decision not to prosecute after forestry death
“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”
New photos of road shunted sideways by massive landslide in Gisborne
An estimated 100m of Tiniroto Rd was moved sideways into a paddock
Watch: Gisborne landslide sweeps away massive part of road
The slip is in the exact same location as another major landslide during Cyclone Bola.
'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resigns
Gisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
ED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'
An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
Local Focus: Nurses choose surgery to save their own lives
Three Gisborne friends lost over 200kgs between them following weight loss surgery.
‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’
Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.