Saving history: All Black’s passionate mission to save ‘taonga’ of the East Coast
Cost of restoring and saving historic East Coast site could top $8 million.
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
Nine youths arrested following spate of car break-ins
Four of the alleged offenders are under 13 and have been referred to youth services.
Gisborne musicians singing to win $10,000 on 5 Minutes of Fame
Gisborne's Five Minutes of Fame finalists.
Local Focus: Gisborne school bringing history to life
Tūranga Tangata Rite's new school building to become school syllabus.
Man seriously injured, wife traumatised after violent bashing by intruders seeking alcohol
His wife is traumatised after four men bashed the man at his home in Gisborne.
Local Focus: Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs
Gisborne youth get real-world entrepreneurial learning.
Local Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talking
Gisborne wāhine dress up to bring awareness to mental health.
Family's grief after US tourist killed on dream trip to NZ with 'love of his life'
Nicholas Simon loved the outdoors, and his last day alive was spent surfing, family say.
Local Focus: Gisborne, Wairoa and Ōpōtiki women get first dibs at Muster
Gisborne, Wairoa, and Ōpōtiki locals will be first to buy Shepherdess Muster tickets.
American tourist, 25, killed in car crash north of Gisborne
The 25-year-old man from Colorado was on a month-long holiday in Gisborne.
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?'
Rugby player collapses, dies during celebration match, cup final goes ahead
Players and spectators were left shocked after a player collapsed.
One person killed in Bay of Plenty crash - Holiday weekend road toll rises to three
The latest fatality happened overnight on the North Island's east coast.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Weather: Cold start to the long weekend with frost in some areas
Clearer skies and warmer weather is forecast as we move through the weekend.
'We lost everything': Whānau of 9 sleeping in tents after fire destroys home
Lack of emergency housing compounds problems after homestead destroyed in fire.
27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for north
Rain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.
Gisborne shooting: Arrested teen in possession of weapon not involved, say police
Police say the 18-year-old simply has connections to the gangs involved.
18-year-old arrested after shooting in Gisborne overnight
Two young people and a woman went to Gisborne Hospital with gunshot-related injuries.
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: Tony Robinson on Candidate Camera
Hear why Tony Robinson is seeking a second term on Gisborne District Council.
Local Focus: Rhonda Tibble on Candidate Camera
Hear why Rhonda Tibble wants to become Gisborne's mayor.
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.