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Police name dead man at centre of homicide investigation
Police are still investigating the death of 67-year-old Wayne Tamahori Dewes.

Truck show back to raise money for children's ward after 5-year hiatus
The Truck Show will be staged again in Gisborne in early November.

Tairāwhiti News Digest: Trust to host kiwi listening experience; RSA to hold commemorative parade
News from around Tairāwhiti.

Chief Ombudsman: How Boys’ High shaped my quest for opportunity and fairness
Fifty-five years later, the lessons of Gisborne still resonate.

Te Kautuku pilot project showcases digital infrastructure for regenerative farming
The project redefines land use, integrating digital infrastructure for sustainability.

New-look Awapuni Speedway set for banger of an opening meeting
Streetstock Best Pairs and Ministock Best Pairs are the feature events on Saturday night.

'I am ready for life now': Te Araroa kids learning to save for the future through pilot programme
Students of Te Waha o Rerekohu Area School are starting early when it comes to savings.

Future-thinking HSOB eyeing another Premier trophy treble
'Last year, whilst a great achievement, is in the past,' Dave Castle says.

Emerging Māori artists invited to enter 2025 Te Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Award aims to inspire emerging Māori artists with a national platform

Celebrate early Christmas with Gisborne Orchestra and choir on November 10
Experience Bach and Vaughan Williams at Gisborne's Trumpets and Joy

Māori crown a bounceback from nationals 'buzzer-beater'
Second and third placings for ex-Gisborne surfer Fougere.

Horticultual Society Summer Show, Deadset Halloween party and CBD clean-up in Tairāwhiti this weekend
Horticultural bonanza and Halloween are highlights.

Māori business leader Vanessa Hayes champions organic macadamia farming in NZ
Torere Macadamias leads New Zealand's industry growth with a 1000ha organic plan.

Gisborne and East Coast golf: Collier wins fifth senior club championship at Park
Poverty Bay head greenkeeper William Brown is heading to Queenstown's fairways.

Kura kaupapa students get active with Te Kura o Te Ahupoo programme
'The direction of this kaupapa is firmly rooted in the voice and vision of the rangatahi.'

Muir family urges community support for vital archival relocation effort
Company director Michael Muir says 'they need a home' as archives face uncertain future.

Tongan Gisborne student's documentary photography wins She Shed scholarship
Lasike's photography showcases Tongan culture and family moments 'with integrity'.

Gisborne-East Coast DoC facilities 'ready to rock' for summer
'We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored.'

Tairāwhiti News Digest: Burnouts in Matawhero Saleyards area
Up to 90% of strokes are preventable; healthy lifestyle changes can lower risk.

Man with severe injuries dies, police start homicide investigation
Man sustained injuries at a Gisborne residence early on Monday morning.

Gisborne median house price rise leads NZ – up to $605,500 in September
The region saw 38 sales in September, up 22.6% from last year.

Tairāwhiti's new top cop a local lad: Danny Kirk
'We respond to a more diverse range of calls for service these days.'

'We're doing pretty well': Mayor highlights busy year with $69m spent on emergency repairs
Gisborne District Council posts financial stability despite 2023 weather challenges.

Conference model favoured to replace 2025 Fed League
Gisborne Thistle, Boys' High-HSOB teams likely to enter; Gisborne United unsure.

'Better off having a free dumping system?': Illegal dumping doubles amid rubbish sticker resales
Gisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.

Parents in firing line as youth crime rises in NZ
More support from justice system, whole-of-community response needed: Mitchell

Kaitiaki and scientists join forces to protect lowland forests
Kaitiaki and scientists monitor 41 forest fragments to protect biodiversity.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunter
The defendant did not have a current firearms licence.

Dogs' day out: Tight final caps successful sheep dog trials
Camaraderie and competition among triallists at Poverty Bay Spring Show.