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Nine arrests now after Wairoa brawl

Five gang members arrested so far in the police Wairoa fight inquiry.

Surface flooding, rivers rise in saturated Tairāwhiti after burst of heavy rain

Surface flooding, rivers rise in saturated Tairāwhiti after burst of heavy rain.

Songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s at Winter Concert Series; watercolours at The Aviary

Songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s at Winter Concert Series; watercolours at The Aviary.

Unbeaten Tauranga Super challenge for Gisborne

It's a 'big weekend' of rugby in Gisborne with GBHS teams hosting Tauranga rivals.

Cassandra Woodhouse challenges justice in 'Prima Facie'

The New Zealand Theatre Company is bringing the acclaimed play 'Prima Facie' to Gisborne.

Friday night lights: Student double in Poverty Bay club hockey

'There could be a bit of an upset on the cards.'

And still the King: Brown reigns supreme at Tolaga Bay

'Awesome' and 'average' sum up William Brown's performance.

Eastland Rescue Helicopter charity auction tickets in hot demand

Popular night more than just a fundraiser, says trust chairman.

Solid work done to clean city beaches of wood debris washed in by storm

Contractors have made considerable progress with the debris clean-up on the city beaches.

Hospice shop hit by thieves

'I went to unlock the paddock on the gate and the whole gate fell on top of me': Manager

Gisborne's property buyouts lead to unexpected financial loss

Likely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.

Golf ball to the head can't stop Rolls at King of the Coast

Māhia mourns passing of 'Cowboy' Wesche.

Wools of NZ branding agreement with Chinese company

Leading Chinese rug and carpet company signs up with Wools of NZ.

Opinion

Opinion: Tairāwhiti needs long-term planning for living in new climate change reality

OPINION: Long-term planning is needed for a new reality. Seniors are most vulnerable.

Gisborne's Milner appointed as 120th judge of the Māori Land Court

30 Jul 10:52 PM

'You care about this district because you are from here': Chief Judge Fox.

Leading NZTA a career highlight for departing chief

'Now is the right time for me to move on to other challenges': Rosie

Delay for Gisborne's landmark bridge project

Expected to be over original $2.68m costing by $35,500

Paddle power: Gizzy kayakers mix it with rising stars

Creditable performances from Christy Tate and 15-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy.

Ben McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in Gisborne

McCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.

Stage play tackles issue of vaping among teens

Vaping spikes 20% at Gisborne Boys' High but an educational play aims to combat the trend.

Letters to the Editor

Gisborne letters on Grey St, against more privatisation, for climate action by seniors

Gisborne letters on Grey St, against privatisation, for climate action.

Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named

30 Jul 02:57 AM

Police have released the name of the bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu last week.

Horouta weather early YMP storm to win well

Koura overcome a first-quarter deficit to power to victory.

SCAN invites seniors to shape climate future at August 12 meeting

Seniors are invited to join a climate action project, with a meeting on August 12.

Stick it to Hep C: Cure in eight weeks with Maviret

There are over 100 deaths annually from hepatitis C; early testing is key to prevention.

Opinion

Gwynne Dyer: Slaughter of the innocents in Gaza — Israel has only anger, whereas Hamas has a genuine strategy

OPINION: Netanyahu wants a big, long war; dead Palestinian civilians suit Hamas.

Rockscalers finish their work at Waikare Gorge SH2 south

NZTA reports good progress on the rock scaling work in the Waikare Gorge.

'Olympian forever' but Vette's 2024 Games campaign over

A Gisborne surfer was knocked out of contention in round 2.

New Zealand's GP shortage at critical level, fees set to rise