Remembering Harry Kennedy, Malcolm Bland and Les Benge
'...when we were being cut to pieces, Les would go in and clean up. He had a lot of guts.'
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Latest fromGisborne District
What the *#&*@? Council blasts ‘clown’ over dumping garden waste and sparking 5-day beach ban
A pipe ended up blocked causing wastewater to back up and manholes to start popping.
Five missions turned down due to weather conditions
'We just have to make the safest decision in response to the conditions we are faced with'
Wham, bam ... Rees does the Grand Slam
The NZ GP title completes the superstocks milestone for Gisborne club member Peter Rees.
Te Ara Tipuna Trail could be East Coast’s own El Camino
A consent process has started for a major walkway project around the East Coast.
Medical lab staff to strike for pay parity, impacting services nationwide
Medical lab staff to strike for 24 hjours on Wednesday and Friday
Rhythm and Vines festival clean-up may take two weeks
Discover what happens behind the scenes so 20,000 can party in Gisborne's Waiohika Estate.
‘A month of two halves’: Wettest December in Gisborne after warm start
The first half of December in Gisborne contradicted with the second half weather-wise
Silver Muse visit a success
Silver Muse brought more than 500 passengers to Gisborne; Norwegian Sun here Monday
Ruatōria community offers cash and labour after kura hit with vandalism
Te Puna Reo o Raparapaririki was hit with extensive vandalism overnight on Monday.
Gisborne city river and ocean waters clean again
Ocean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings
From struggle to strength: Ka Timata transforms rangatahi lives
Ka Timata empowers rangatahi, boosting confidence and providing alternative education.
Makaraka tavern owner grateful no one hurt after car crashes into building
The driver hit the side of the Roseland Tavern in Makaraka on December 29.
Gisborne’s significant improvement in New Year driver behaviour
Tairāwhiti police were pleased with the behaviour of visitors and locals over New Year.
1000 crimes in nine months: Email swindler targeted vulnerable, elderly, 'technologically illiterate'
Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.
Māori-led kaupapa using psychedelics to help meth addicts recover
A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.
‘Everyone is in the muck together’: Rhythm and Vines ends with traffic queues
The crowds are leaving the venue a little bit muddier, but happy for the experience.
Chopper rescue after crash in Waioeka Gorge
Car goes down bank on New Year's Eve; one person seriously injured
The remarkable story of the U-boat that slipped into NZ unnoticed
U-boat book update marks 80 years since U-862's stealthy Gisborne harbour entry.
Full Send competition gathering momentum
She Loves Golf programme finale at Park on January 26
‘Experience the freedom’: Deputy mayor on leaving council in 2025
Josh Wharehinga plans to revive Tairāwhiti boxing scene after stepping down from council.
Tairāwhiti news digest: Pā Wars this week; Fire in the Sky; wet weather update
Pā Wars is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it began in 1995.
‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gather
One resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.
Gisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and business
Ingrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour for Kaiti School principal
New Year Honours-recognised principal heaps praise on Kaiti's 'exceptional teachers'.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
Thousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&V
Organisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.
Bottles, bongs and condoms: R&V organisers pledge to keep a lid on litter this year
A local figure was concerned about litter in Gray's Bush as the festival approached.
Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.
Fallen trees and near misses on Tairāwhiti highway during wind and record rainfall
Police advised motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Ranges due to fallen trees.
Gisborne’s Williams a winner in cup fashion stakes
'I love going to the races, drinking champagne and having a bet'
Decent weather to open festival but rain likely for New Year’s Eve
Many sites north of Gisborne were hit with 100mm of rain over a 24 hour period.
Gisborne tops country in Givealittle generosity for 2024
'This shows that even smaller communities can have an outsized impact'.