Latest fromGisborne District

Puku Ora shutting down due to school lunch changes
The founders confirmed on social media that the business was closing down.

Whataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boost
Gisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.

Gisborne team go green at Trolley Grand Prix
Members of The Broccoli Boys danced and drove in giant broccoli costumes.

AI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problem
GDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.

‘Absolutely fizzing’: Junior clubbies ready for Oceans 25
More than 50 Gisborne surf lifesavers flying club flags at national under-14 carnival

Podium for Gooch at Ministocks in Paradise
Ready for the Aussies after top three finish at Rotorua meeting

Historic sitting: Poverty Bay to plead case for big match
Premier club competition down to six teams as Waikohu drops to Senior 1.

Six missions in three days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
A couple were trapped in an overturned vehicle near Whāngārā on Saturday.

Preserving history: Phase 2 work under way on Cenotaph
Ensuring monument's longevity; maintaining its historical and cultural significance

MetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZ
Auckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.

Gisborne principals raise concerns over free lunch quality and waste
Principals report 'more leftovers than ever before' and question meal quality.

‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.

Forecast delays further closures of highway through Waioeka Gorge
NZTA postpones daytime closures of gorge highway to week of February 24.

Danny’s marlin leads after great day on the water
Marlin, tuna, spearfish caught in 'very good day's fishing'

Kumar century helps put HSOB back on top
Boundary brings up ton and victory for HSOB over Horouta.

Gladiators ready to enter Rotorua colosseum
'It’s not just about what happens on the track but in the pits as well'

Farm tools down for popular East Coast Expo
'Events like this are important to our rural communities'

And the band played on: Pipes and drums transplanted after flooding
City of Gisborne Highland Pipe Band getting by with help from friends.

Hulk Smash: Three wins for Davis at kart meeting
Fastest lap of the day, two A Group wins and feature victory

Marlin and tuna hunt off to a great start
Good numbers of yellow fin caught and marlin tagged and released on first day of contest.

Gisborne home could be uninsurable if not raised on stilts
Lizzy Burns has decided not to lift her property so her family can continue to live there.