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Gisborne letters on divisive rhetoric, child poverty, the end of El Nino
Gisborne letters on Rawiri Waititi rhetoric, child poverty, end of El Nino.
Gisborne’s 'United Nations' of new Kiwis
The latest 'Citizenship Ceremony' at the GDC was a real 'United Nations'.
From Gisborne to glory: Maynard clinches coveted country music award
Prize includes a Martin guitar, $3,000 prize money and more.
Tairāwhiti catchment groups to benefit from Government cash
Three Tairawhiti catchment groups to get chunk of $7m in Government funding.
Francois, Wanklyn win prestigious Poverty Bay pairs title
A royal effort from Waikohu's Terry Reeves on King's Birthday weekend.
'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
NZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.
Gisborne Black Ferns Holmes blows the whistle
First Fresh ambassador refereed Mangapapa Rippa Rugby game
Hereford bulls fetch good prices
Mokairau Herefords at Whangara got 19 of their young bulls away to new homes.
'Hope and progress': Keys to repaired home handed over to Wairoa whānau
Tātau Tātau Trust hands over keys to its first repaired home in Wairoa.
Nail-biter on the cards between Old Girls and Horouta
Champs Whāngārā will need their A-game against title-hunting YMP.
Tairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas project
The project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.
CBD palm tree burned ‘like a Roman candle’
News digest: Palm tree fire, dogs' fees, citizenship ceremony.
LET'S DANCE: 90 compete in Braemar Dancing Club weekend
Three National Young Performer nominations for Christensen-White
Gisborne letters on Budget narratives, closed i-Site, Grey St 'debacle'
What Gisborne people are thinking about Budget commentary, Grey St 'debacle'.
Motocross accident on East Coast; victim stable
Training session on top of busy week for Eastland rescue chopper crew.
Bring on the Aussies: East Coast triallist Edginton keen for NZ to be top dogs
'Honoured' Edginton confident of success against Aussies.
Win for Gisborne Thistle but coach not happy
'I'm as unhappy with a win as you could be' – Jags coach.
Gisborne's Fred Lewis receives NZOM for services to philanthropy and sport
Gisborne's Fred Lewis honoured for services to philanthropy and sport.
What Gisborne locals are thinking about Grey St project, Māori ward referendum
Gisborne letters: more opposition to Grey St project, council processes.
Kaiwai continues family legacy of service with King's Medal
Award recognises Kaiwai's dedication to civil construction.
Reid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industry
Reid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.
National honour for land management stalwart Kerry Hudson an email surprise
Land conservator Kerry Hudson has been named a Member of the NZ Order of Merit.
Dancers to compete in glamorous fundraiser for Life Education
Ten couples will dance in Life Education Trust fundraiser.
Sanctions for Wainui over ref incident but no 'naming and shaming'
'We believe this sends a firm message', Central Football says.
Julie Cullen: Balancing digital opportunities with harms for rangatahi - sight, hearing and privacy may be harmed
Opinion: Balancing digital opportunities with harms for young people in Aotearoa.
Give it a go: Controversial Grey St trial backed by council
'I think we should just soldier on and see where it lands.': District councillor
Gisborne leads NZ with highest Māori population proportion
70.4% of under 25s in Gisborne are Māori.
Fifty-plus red cattle to be auctioned
Tairawhiti's two Hereford cattle studs put up 50-plus young bulls next week.
NZTA confirms roadworks will continue in Tairāwhiti after TREC 'miscommunication'
Road maintenance work by TREC will continue uninterrupted - NZTA.
From top player to top umpire: Bobbie Beattie honoured
"Everyone thinks they know the laws ... underline ‘thinks’."
Ominous signs as Tapuae win Poverty Bay's Premier Cup
Six wins from six matches signals Premier title intentions.
Pink Panthers Patutahi roar to Tairāwhiti pennants glory
Tahi too good for Poverty Bay in Oligoi Jug interclub golf final