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Heavy rain predicted for upper East Coast: 100 to 150 millimetres
Rain forecast for Thursday, Good Friday in Gisborne

'Tracking well': Major strides in Gisborne bridge repair efforts
Gisborne has repaired 59 of 97 bridges needing major work since October.

Another title to Akroyd's impressive collection
Waikohu, Te Puia Hot Springs set hot pace in Endeavour interclub pennants opener

What’s on in Gisborne: Easter market, arts and crafts fair and live music
What’s on in Gisborne: Easter market, arts and crafts fair and live music

On The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast
Hughie Hughes wants to live like a 90-year-old but still has things to do.

'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure
Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.

Gisborne guards in SLNZ high performance squads
Midway, Waikanae represented in senior and youth HP squads

Title treble to Peter Rees in fitting season finale
Drivers turn on a show in the weekend doubleheader at Awapuni Speedway.

Field day on Onenui at Māhia a huge success
The Ahuwhenua field day on Onenui Station at Mahia had about 350 people in attendance.

'Severe disadvantage': Concerns over Māori ward referendum voting process
Postal ballot 'old-fashioned and not fit for purpose': Gisborne mayor.

'Loosey goosey': Mayor criticises bill on parliamentary term
'Council considers a longer term would promote longer-term thinking and decision-making.'

Two new JPs sworn in for Gisborne, East Coast
Push to increase number of JPs for Wairoa and East Coast.

House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.

End of East Coast era as keys to Hughie Hughes’ multifaceted business handed over
'I’m going to retire and lie back and make like a 90-year-old.'

'Emotional' last dog trials at Waipaoa Station
Memories flow as decades of competitions at iconic farm come to an end.

Gimme five: Somerton on fire as Thistle give students six of the best
Gisborne United and Thistle take the points in Eastern Premiership matches.

Reluctant competitor to winner: Cameron Spence wins Gisborne heat of apprentice builders challenge
Cameron Spence was judged the top competitor of the six and will now compete nationally.

Waimata Valley Rd residents air safety concerns over ‘plague’ of potholes
The council describes the stretch as one of its "most challenging roads” to maintain.

Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment
'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.

On The Up: How a couple from Auckland now serve a small East Coast settlement
Taking it to next level: Te Araroa Four Square celebrates upgrades

Letters: No more excuses for poor meeting attendance by councillors
OPINION: Gisborne Council challenged on meeting attendance and state of Waimata Valley Rd.

Happy chappie after driving new machine to victory
Shane Murrell supreme, Jose has fourth junior feature race win at Eastland Kart Club.

Gisborne building apprentices to compete at regional challenge heats
Six Gisborne apprentices will compete for prizes and the chance to compete nationally.

Father v son in Eastern Premiership local derby
Thistle coach hoping son will score 'a consolation goal'.

Steadying the ship: Pirates' focus on discipline, possession
Keith Webber Memorial Shield up for grabs in week 2 of premier club rugby

Easton, Raklander prove too much for centre pairs opponents
Fosters win father-and-son duel to claim men's crown

Cenotaph specialist restoration work completed
Critical repairs will prevent further deterioration of monument.

Beef + Lamb welcomes Upton's ETS impact report
Land-use change is a "fundamental issue" NZ needs to address, says farmers' group.