Truck driver died in crash on second day of work
A logging truck driver who died in a crash north of Gisborne this week was working just his second day on the job.
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Logging truck driver dies after vehicle hits bank
The driver of a logging truck is dead after his vehicle hit a bank on the East Cape this morning.
Four fire engines at scene of Gisborne blaze
Fire crews in Gisborne are working to put out a blaze in an apartment building.
Large scrub fire in Gisborne under control
A large scrub fire which took hold in a Gisborne park last night is under control, the Fire Service says.
Gisborne water crisis: pipe reconnected
Gisborne's main water pipe has been reconnected four days after it broke following work by Gisborne District Council staff and contractors from Fulton Hogan.
Gisborne residents ready for the worst
Plans are in place for the worst-case scenario as Gisborne enters day three of its water crisis.
Broken pipe puts Gisborne in water crisis
Gisborne is in a water crisis following a major break in the main trunk pipeline from the dams that supply the city with water.
Shot tourist moved to critical care unit
A German tourist who was shot while hunting near Gisborne on Christmas Eve has been transferred to Auckland Hospital's critical care department.
Lightning strikes two in Gisborne
Two people hit by lightning yesterday have survived to describe a flash of heat, a walloping sensation and tingling.
10-year-old's death 'self-inflicted'
A coroner has ruled that a 10-year-old boy committed suicide, but has banned publication of any details in a bid to protect other youngsters from copy-cat deaths.
Second Gisborne finance director pleads guilty
Former Rockforte Finance director John Patrick Gardner has plead guilty to five Crimes Act charges in the High Court at Gisborne today.
Sentence date set for driver in fatal accident
Sentencing of a Gisborne driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist in a head-on collision near Opotiki last year, has been scheduled for November 7.
Australian named as new SFO head
The new boss for the Serious Fraud Office has been named as Australian Julie Read.
Man used dog as weapon against cop
A Gisborne man has been jailed for trying to set his dog on police, yelling "sic him" as the animal charged a constable.
New Rhythm & Vines acts announced
Wiz Khalifa, Kode9 and Benny Tipene have been added to the line-up for New Year's Eve festival Rhythm & Vines.
Rhythm & Vines 2013 line-up
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