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Smooth operators: Asphalt laid at cyclone-hammered Devil's Elbow
Around 80 contractors were involved in the operation.

Matariki festival unites Tairāwhiti with stars, music and heritage
World War I flag returned to Tolaga Bay; 'Boogieman' Chambers' single acknowledged.

Digger operator dies in river tragedy after machine tips over
Emergency services were notified of the incident at Waimatā about 10.20am.

Johnny be good in Tigers' TAK league win
Team victories to Tigers, Outlaws, Kennel and Kautia Boys.

Meeting to help shape Wainui's future
'We envision a meaningful partnership in planning and implementation.': council

Another great adventure: Gisborne umpire heading to Paris
'I rely on everyone’s support and can only do what I can do because of that.'

Gisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licence
Plans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.

Group claims East Coast MP 'misguided' over emissions plan
'Government needs to treat Tairāwhiti as a special case'.

Gisborne letters on Grey St, rural roads, vape controls, trust benefits, coral bleaching
Gisborne letters on Grey St, rural roads, vape controls, trust benefits, coral bleaching

Gisborne news digest: Wainui meeting, vape burglary, car fire
Wainui community encouraged to attend hui with council.

Dorothy Taare-Smith named Chief Ombudsman's disability adviser
'Committed to bringing the voices of the voiceless to the forefront.'

Poverty Bay, East Coast name squads for 2024 Heartland Championship
Coast will host Buller in Week 1, while Bay will have an away match against West Coast.

Gisborne United in a class of their own
United juggernaut rolls on with a perfect record of 10 wins from 10 games.

End of an era: Rick’s last pic for Gisborne Herald
Sports-mad Herald photographer retires after 48-year career.

Poverty Bay champs v students set to be a cracker
Students expected to push champs 'all the way'.

'They're no mugs': Thistle out to avoid history repeating against Havelock
'Every game from now is like a cup final.'

Enterprise swimmers good to go thanks to new starting blocks
'A hard work, dedicated, do-whatever-it-takes attitude means the sky’s the limit.'

Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend
Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend.

Midweek premier clash no holiday camp for Girls' High
Whāngārā OG fend off clubmates to take derby honours.

Gisborne letters on support for Govt land use plans, a potholed road, Great Barrier Reef
Gisborne letters on Govt land use plans, potholed road, Great Barrier Reef.

Snap happy: DJ fully focused on photography career
Up and coming lensman has shot international rugby, football and motorsport.

Glamour and moves to hit dancefloor at Gisborne's hottest fundraiser
Dancers battling nerves ahead of Life Education Trust event next weekend.

Second Gisborne store in a month struck by armed offenders
'He was totally shocked by it and went to the back of the shop for safety.'

Desert rock revival: Troy Kingi's nationwide tour starts this September
Troy Kingi returns to his rock roots with a new album and a nationwide tour.

Fewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district
'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.

Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.

Natural Heritage funding opens
Applications open for funding via GDC through the Natural Heritage Fund.

Barns-Graham Cup victory a sweet ride for Taewa, Jeffrey
Good mates get the trophy everyone wants to win.

Celebrating 100 years: Betty Irving's life of passion and humor
Betty Irving: A century of sports, music, and laughter