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Powerhouse No 8 excited about Pacific Fours Series and World Cup prospects
'It would be super cool to make the World Cup.'

Bull Walk event: Showcasing the best of East Coast Angus cattle
The 2025 lineup of Tairawhiti's rising two-year-old bulls will be showcased next weekend.

'Changing lives': New fund boosts Mātai's medical research
Surplus investment income will annually support Mātai's ongoing work.

Police issue warning as they pull in staff for Gisborne gang tangi
Police contacted local gang leaders about expectations and insignia rules.

'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.

Gisborne mayor invites Act leader to witness community support efforts
Rehette Stoltz invites David Seymour to see mayors' daily involvement in communities.

'Potential is astronomical': Couple renovates heritage building
Gisborne heritage building transformed by local couple's renovation

Letters: Chorus of voices missing from Gisborne's theatre history
OPINION: Gisborne readers have their say.

Home is where the goals are for United, GBHS, Thistle
From riches to rags for students heading into tough derby match.

'A great thing': Parish embraces new Pope Leo's mission
Tairāwhiti priest praises Leo's experience with the poor in Peru.

World Cup winner at helm of Hamoterangi NPEC
'This year is about planting seeds, getting buy-in...': Coast coach

$21,000 raised in Poppy Day appeal
The annual Poppy Day total is down a little on 2024.

Five games, five wins to PBEC young guns
Zoe Trowell earned her first centre title; Dylan Foster secured his 21st.

150 and counting: Milestone match for OBM's Dickson
“I love the people and the brotherhood the most ..."

Grand final rematch starts Saturday club hockey action
'YMP A would go in as favourites but expect Boys’ High to make a game of it.'

'Four seasons in one day': Tahora Horse Sports crowns champions
Tui Teka and Chex earned top honours, winning multiple trophies for points.

'Set off alarm bells': Measles fears as immunisation rates drop
Tairāwhiti ranked 17th out of 20 health regions for immunisation rates.

Dream overseas trip for Gisborne's Maika and Liana
Gisborne sisters are ready to travel as Kathmandu’s ‘overseas enthusiasts’.

What's on in Gisborne; Live rock music, Cooks Cove Harriers Club run and steam train excursion
What's on in Gisborne; Live rock music, Cooks Cove Harriers run and steam train excursion

'Wonderland': Gisborne photographer's creative journey earns top honour
'Impossibly possible': A Gisborne artist's journey to NZ's top photography accolade.

'Incredible experience': Gisborne school leads walking bus challenge
Gisborne Central School has earned $500 for its dedication to walking school buses.

Trio out to be top dogs at North Island champs
Edgington, Nehoff and Irwin are on the leaderboards at Taihape.

Counting down to Tahunga Open: A golfing and social occasion
Entries set to go out for 2025 edition of Poverty Bay Men's Open.

Anzac Day tournament draws 46 players
Differentials decide the winners of the Anzac Day Triples tournament at Kahutia.

Farmers gather for insights on land use and emissions trading
About 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.

Eastland Port moves 223,869 tonnes of cargo in April
Eastland port exported nearly 224,000 tonnes of cargo last month.

Rising star: Local lock forward shines in Super Rugby debutSR
Ofa Tauatevalu debuted for Moana Pasifika against the Highlanders.

Persistency pays off on opening weekend of duck shooting season
Three shotguns seized for gun magazine and lead shot offences.