‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
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Historic Gisborne note, medals exceed auction estimates
A rare 1860's one-pound note from Gisborne sold for $4100, surpassing its $3000 estimate.
On the mats: Indoor bowls novice wins first centre tournament title
Sylvia Groves turned heads with her draw bowls in a successful centre debut.
Tairāwhiti marae sign up for $2 million solar power deal
Trust Tairawhiti says the project will ensure marae can operate during times of crisis.
50 years at the port...and still loving it
'...at the end of the day, it’s still about people. That’s what I love about this job'
180! Reedy throws perfect darts three times
Hot start to winter league for Gisborne Club Darts Association
‘Came well prepared’: Unusual gas water heater theft caught on camera in Gisborne
The alleged thief came with tools to remove the water heater from the wall.
Gisborne mayor supports four year terms, scrapping postal voting
Electoral reform group suggests moving back to booth voting to boost voter turnout.
Soaked: Gisborne cops bursts of rain; watch in place
The MetService was bang on with a 'heavy rain at times' forecast for the Gisborne district
Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize
Early days but grain maize harvest yields above average so far
Gisborne vineyard’s harvest success despite owner’s motorcycle accident
The Wright's harvest show goes on with a little help from family and friends.
Green machine: Hope Cup victory a team effort from Ngatapa
Five-for-19 to chief destroyer Zac Borrie.
Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Berry to unveil new public artwork in April
The pou will display projections, reflecting on Aotearoa's history and identity.
How a physiotherapist found serenity and success in painting
'It's my essence': Artist blends trauma care with painting.
Art exhibition, heavy metal music and Teddy Bear’s Picnic
New art exhibition, heavy metal and Smash Palace and last chance to see Badjelly the Witch
Community groups join forces to aid Gisborne’s rough sleepers
Gisborne leaders have created plan to support 40 rough sleepers in the region.
Third Abbott St fire in three weeks
A barking dog woke two men at an Abbott St house as a fire started.
Gisborne Park Open returning; Goldsmith v Butler in Reynolds Cup final
News and results from around Tairāwhiti golf traps.
Gisborne’s DrainWise redirects downpipes to prevent sewage spills
The council removed 25 downpipes from November 2024 to January 31.
Waka ama a springboard to success through Te Kurawai programme
Kiwi Campbell-driven course leading to degree studies.
Brad to the bone: Another title for Gisborne Speedway Club
Relief and elation for McGee after winning North Island Stockcar Champs.
Trophy success times two for Hoepo, Pinn
Sixteen teams battle it out for Evelyn Mills Trophy on Poverty Bay greens.
‘So much generosity in Gisborne’: Two women moving to support Cancer Society
Jane Wilkie lost her 31-year-old son Matt to bowel cancer in 2022.
Farming Women Tairāwhiti seeks members for discussion group
FWT group inclusive of women at all stages of their farming lives
Noddy Halley top dog three times at Whatatutu trials
A 'well-deserved' life membership for Graeme Cook after 25 years with the club.
Tolaga Bay’s Tau up for Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
Puatai Station head shepherd carving out impressive career.
’Fighting spirit’: Te Waka dig deep to achieve Premier cricket triple crown
'Resilience under pressure' as fearless Horouta complete a perfect season.
‘A great save’: Māhia gorse fire came within 5m of building
'We stopped the fire from reaching those houses, which was great.'
Council announces rural road closures for essential works
Monkey comb an 'incredibly tricky pest to eradicate.'
Seaweek celebrated at Pouawa marine reserve
Diving, sandcastle, artwork and sausages enjoyed at snorkel day.
First overseas kiwifruit shipment loaded at Gisborne’s Eastland Port
First of five ships took away 980 pallets of kiwifruit.
From Lightning God to High Five: Two Rocket Lab missions in three days
Missions 61 and 65 launch in close succession from Rocket Lab's Mahia pad.
Night vision: $27k goggles huge boost to rescue chopper
Rapid Relief Team donation for vital piece of rescue equipment welcomed.
Gisborne highway speed review a ‘relief’ and ‘fantastic news’
NZTA will conduct speed reviews on roads with automatic reversals in Gisborne.