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Irving, Smith do the double at lifesaving worlds
Gizzy hard as New Zealand pipped by Aussies for overall honours
Social media fuelling division: District councillor
Online abuse rising in NZ but interactions mainly positive for Gisborne councillors.
Gizzy Hard: Young Midway clubbies mixing it with world's best
Brown, Petro make several ocean, beach event finals on Gold Coast.
Fifth arrest over Smash Palace alleged serious assault incident
'We are still looking for three others': police
Tairāwhiti's Ben Green joins elite team of national emergency controllers
"To be selected from a national pool ... is perhaps an aspirational pinnacle."
Horticultural society celebrates centenary with high tea and flower show
Editor of NZ Gardener to speak at the society's 100-year celebrations.
Big Norm's visits to Gisborne: tea, talks, and lasting friendships
Today marks 50 years since PM Norm Kirk's sudden death, leaving the nation in shock
Olympic champion Hoskin part of Gisborne celebration
Public event on Thursday to celebrate locals involved in Paris Games.
New homes, new beginning for those in need
Gisborne couple move into a new home after two years in a motel room.
'The loss of another great Māori leader': Ngāti Porou
Ta Selwyn Parata praises Kīngi Tūheitia's leadership and unity efforts for te ao Māori.
Sweet-ish revenge for Riverina over Shockers
Default seals Thistle second in women's league
Doctors in region with the highest senior medical officer vacancy rate call for help
Under-pressure staff say current situation is the result of years of under-investment.
Memories flood back for Gisborne's Olympic champion
'There must be something in our water.'
Gisborne letters on PM’s back-to-basics message, trust’s $40m distribution, free speech
Gisborne letters on council waste, trust's $40m distribution, free speech.
Discover Norman Maclean's intimate and colourful life drawings at Tairāwhiti Museum
Gisborne honours Norman Maclean with life drawing exhibition and printmaking weekend.
Ngā Rorirori - a unique fusion of theatre and dance, coming to Gisborne next month
Ngā Rorirori by Tawata Productions blends dance, theatre, and farce.
What's on in Tairāwhiti: Spring flower show, theatre, jazz, local rugby derby and life drawing exhibition
What's on in Tairawhiti: Spring show, theatre, new art exhibition and rugby local derby.
Gisborne calls for contractors to fix 340 slip sites after Cyclone Gabrielle
Gisborne District Council seeks contractors for 340 slip and dropout sites.
Long season nearly over for embattled Thistle
Ten fit players as of yesterday for Taradale clash.
Gisborne GPs overwhelmed: Only telehealth available after hours
Three Rivers Medical warns of 'significant risk' to patient care due to shortages.
Nature day at Eastwoodhill brings Gisborne and Wairoa students together
160 students explore nature and creativity at the arboretum.
Opinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary control
OPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.
Mayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppa
The Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.
Future scientists and engineers gather for Tairāwhiti Stem event
Speakers at the event, from Tairāwhiti, shared their journeys and inspired local students.
Te Kanawa Cup finalists sorted at Gisborne Park
Colbert and Donnelly are looking to turn back time in the Poverty Bay club golf champs.
Cotter defends Sotutu: ‘Most talented rugby player I’ve coached’
Retired All Black Coles enjoying normal life and a beer on weekends.
Gisborne's disaster response earns praise and awards at Local Government NZ event
Gisborne's mayor celebrates awards, reflects on the region's frequent severe storms.
And still the champs: Poverty Bay club hockey glory to YMP, GMC
Rutene, Cumming named PB players of the year.
Gisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greenery
OPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.
Perfect again: Cup win completes another 100% season for United
Shockers keep United honest in Bailey Cup final but Gisborne win 4-2.
Chopper crew to the rescue of injured walker
Call-out to Tuahine Point after walker suffers leg injury
Single toilet being installed in Peel St public loos after strengthening work
More work on historic Peel St public toilets to install a single gender-neutral toilet.