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Foster hits mats running: Wins two singles titles
Teen Trowell Ladies' Singles champion after extra end thriller.

Free suicide prevention workshop in Gisborne by Mates of Tairāwhiti
'Life-supporting': Free suicide prevention training for local organisations

Gisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule
The faulty filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.

Two out of three ain’t bad: Season-opening wins to United, Thistle
Gisborne teams' results augur well for midseason derbies.

Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.

Dame and a game: HSOB centenary reunion a weekend to remember
All Black great Sean Fitzpatrick feels 'deep connection' to Gisborne and HSOB.

‘Pretty phenomenal’: Two gold and five bronze for Waikanae at IRB nationals
A 'cracking weekend' of nationals action for Waikanae's three crews

Gisborne Club Darts Association Tuesday league results
Highest finish from Mayhem's Quaden Stevens – 116.

‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club results
Tracy Clayton and Kuba Jerabek have week's top score in bridge results

Three Gisborne sides kicking off Eastern Premiership campaign
Thistle, United at home; Gisborne Boys' High on the road

‘Resounding success’: Hospice fundraiser brings in $72,000
Hilary Barry hosted the fundraiser after a four-year break.

‘Incredible focus’: Music residency transforms students’ skills
Tolaga Bay students showcase talents in three-day music and drama residency.

Proud to don blue and white for HSOB centenary
'It’s special to be captain and to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Dan’s the man at Eastland Kart Club meeting
Taylor picked off rivals one by one in perfect feature race victory.

Tapuae maestro takes coaching reins for Poverty Bay
Manuel-Harman is looking to carry Premier club success into the Heartland Championship.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

More students reap Farmer Time benefits
Beef + Lamb NZ's Farmer Time for Schools keeps on growing in popularity.

Cyclone-damaged road repairs hitting ‘top gear’
Council contractors have completed 60 repairs so far with another 200 expected in 2025

Silence is consent: Speech challenges people to speak up about racism
Students' words touch heart of police sergeant and judge at Race Unity Speech Awards.

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.