Latest from Gisborne District

Six-year horse ride: Circumnavigation of NZ nears finish line

Larissa Mueller set off from Clifton, Hawke's Bay, in 2015. She arrives back this weekend.

Kiri Allan encourages wāhine to get smear test after cancer diagnosis

"Please please please #SmearYourMea - it may save your life - and we need you right here."

'Cruel and evil killers' bludgeoned stranger after he slapped car

The attack on Raymond Neilson was so brutal that his family couldn't view his body.

ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?

A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.

People are living in parks and tents in CHB

An opportunity to develop the abandoned Waipukurau Hospital site may have finally arrived.

Man dies after crashing moped into back of truck

The man hit the back of a parked truck.

Public aid police in arrest of Mongrel Mob kidnapper

The 45-year-old Mongrel Mob member would likely appear in court on Monday.

Gisborne Police investigating kidnapping linked to Mongrel Mob tangi

Police are appealing for any information related to the kidnapping incident.

Jesse Mulligan's family-friendly guide to Gisborne

Gisborne is a little out of the way, but well worth the journey for a fun family holiday.

'Really daunting': No letting up as Hawke's Bay house prices soar

In Hastings in the first month of this year there were just 71 houses on the market.

Police renew search for Gisborne arsonist

Police are asking the public to identify a man seen fleeing from a Gisborne housefire.

State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees

Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.

Liam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challenge

Housing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.

Green list MP to submit member's bill

Green list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere made her maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday.

Man sentenced after selling half a tonne of crayfish on black market

The illegal catch was usually sold pre-cooked for between $700 and $1310 per load.

Woman set uncle's tent on fire - with him inside

Mandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.

'Undemocratic': Collins on Labour rushing Māori wards change into law

National says Govt plans to rush controversial change through will cut local people out.

Covid hits $9.8b iwi economy

Nine iwi finances studied in-depth to analyse performance.