The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.

The dawn service in Gisborne drew more than 3000 people, the biggest in decades.

The Tolaga Battalion flag was retired to Tolaga Bay Area School after the service.

Teen Pinn twins mix it with seniors in optional triples.

Youth Parliament will be held in Wellington on July 1 and 2.

Kennel's Chris Stevens has highest finish and most tons - 23

Radar on as multiple players achieve perfection.

Erenora Hohepa took the MVP award while Manutūkē kura took bronze.

Subtle, he was not; cunning, he most certainly was. And pragmatic.

Patutahi (2) could be the dark horses of round 3 and 4.

Hundreds expected for popular Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council event

A drilling rig halted on the Makarika No 2 Bridge, revealing old bridge foundations.

Promising signs so far include narrow loss to powerhouse Kelston.

Gisborne Hospital lab loses another scientist: Union

Quang Hong Luu will perform at St Andrew’s Church on May 4 at 2pm.

What's on in Gisborne this weekend; Colour Run for Diversity and World Tai Chi Day

Carlyle Everiss scholars visit his grave and attend ceremonies in Scotland annually.

Pinn family team take out junior title.

'Poaching and unlawful hunting an ongoing issue across the wider district.'

He coached and mentored hundreds over many decades.

The role offers 18 months as a non-voting board member with mentoring.

'We know halls, clubrooms and marae are incredibly important for rural communities'

McCombe, Cheyne post top score in bridge club comps

It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.

Operation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.

Two weeks ago, Jimmy Somerton had not scored five goals in a game. Now he's done it twice.

There will be 150-plus paddlers from here contesting the long distance waka amas.

Details for the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay Anzac dawn services announced.

Pope Francis' death was mourned in Gisborne with a Requiem Mass at St Mary's.

Perfect start by Arahanga as Stallions whitewash Spoilers