Latest from Gisborne

From top to bottom: Gisborne slumps to last on economic scoreboard, locals still optimistic
Residents say there is more to the story than Gisborne's economic ranking suggests.

Flippa ball making a splash at Kiwa Pools
New development officer keen to see more youngsters giving it a go

Gisborne's Robert Ford one of 22 new firefighters
New firefighter 'a creative problem-solver' keen to contribute to his country.

Rolling back the years as good mates top qualify for BG Cup pairs
Perfect shot 65 years in the making for Carl Carmody.

Upgraded flood resilience work on Wairoa River Bar starts this week
HBRC says its priority remains relocating the river mouth.

YMP roll on: No Boyle-over for HSOB diehard's 100th
YMP extend perfect win record to nine; Tapuae made to work hard for Ngatapa scalp.

Big difference on the scoreboard but winners made to work
Tight starts before YMP and HSOG took control in midweek Premier netball

Music, Matariki food, a winter dip and A Trip to the Moon among weekend events
Celebrate Matariki with a Marina Park dinner from a range of food vendors.

Don't be silly in the seal season: DoC
If you spot a seal on or near a road, or in an unusual inland spot, let DoC know

Matariki weekend weather: Fine and mild for Gisborne, few showers
Gisborne will be 'one of the brightest spots in the country' for Matariki.

Meet the $80,000 record Hereford bull coming to Gisborne
Wilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.

Setbacks and solutions: Gisborne’s isite relocation challenges
Moving the isite to the newly renovated Waikanae Beach Cafe has been ruled out.

A nod to back-country culture: Gisborne author gains book recognition
Sam Gibson finds recognition boosts his confidence as a new author.

$150,000 in donations: Gisborne craft centre's enduring community impact
Ten Talents donated $5000 to Sunshine Service in Gisborne.

True to form: Green Machine, YMP continue winning ways
There were wins to GMC, YMP, Paikea and LOB Traktion in Poverty Bay club hockey.

'More room to move': Health minister on Gisborne immunisation rates
Simeon Brown acknowledged the challenge of recruiting doctors to Gisborne.

Another Premier win to leaders YMP; Tapuae pip Ngatapa
Hastings too good for Gisborne in Super 8 First XV rugby.

Gisborne Council initiative inspires students with real-world experience
Gisborne students shadowed council staff.

Wainui wins club double at surf lifesaving awards
Ana Naden seals another Lifeguard of the Year honour; several awards to Connor Mitchell.

Derby a fitting tribute for Ronnie
Defending champs Waikohu pip Horouta Gold in Premier thriller

Bounceback win puts United back in title hunt
United third on Eastern Premiership table, Thistle drop to fifth.