Rhythm and Vines tragedy: Police seek witnesses, say driver of vehicle ‘extremely distressed’
Pedestrians Jardon Thomas Te Hau, 31, and brother-in-law killed near Rhythym and Vines.
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Nine youths arrested following spate of car break-ins
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Motel manager sacked for ‘threatening’ letter awarded almost $27k
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Local Focus: Gisborne school bringing history to life
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‘We miss her a lot’: Whānau of young Gisborne mum shot dead speak of loss
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‘It was life or death’: Women’s rugby star’s brave battle for survival
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Local Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talking
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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’
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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.
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Agony and ecstasy: How rugby heroes triumphed over on-field tragedy
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Four seriously injured in Gisborne crash
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Minister asks WorkSafe to explain why no inspector sent to forestry death
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