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.
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Rutene, Cumming named PB players of the year.
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Shockers keep United honest in Bailey Cup final but Gisborne win 4-2.
Chopper crew to the rescue of injured walker
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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.
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Childers Rd house fire started in roof
A fire that gutted an old home in Childers Road appears to have started accidentally.
Tutira kids got up close to work site at the Devil's Elbow on SH2
Tutira students got a close-up look at Devil's Elbow work, which is progressing well.
Somerton hat-trick sends Thistle into Central League playoffs
The win over Peringa seals a top-seven spot for the Jags.
Police investigation launched after man dies hunting near Tolaga Bay
The man was airlifted to Gisborne Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
Drive for a cause: Join Gisborne's car rally supporting the cancer society
Gisborne Vintage Car Club's Daffodil Rally for Cancer invites all vehicles on August 25.
Local roots: New Crown Solicitors promise excellence for Tairāwhiti
Donnelly and Maynard aim to serve Tairāwhiti with legal services rooted in local heritage.
Gisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?
Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.
Land use workshop 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers
A workshop described as 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers is to be staged next week.
State Highway 2 north of Ōpōtiki open again
SH2 north reopened again at 5pm yesterday after contractors cleared remaining slip debris.
Sheep and cattle numbers down in B+LNZ annual report
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Bird poop 'seed island' paying off in forest restoration
'They’re brilliant at restoring a native forest, and you don’t have to pay them.'
Childers Rd house fire: 'Flames shooting high into the sky'
Suspicious fire all but destroyed old home in Childers Rd.
Senior manager for Wairoa flood mitigation appointed
The project manager will work with the district council, trust and Crown manager.
United have another league and cup double in their sights
Thistle are on the brink of securing a Central League 2 playoff spot.
Donated firewood for eight families with newborns
Ernslaw One initiative for eight families welcomed by Plunket.
Discover new and established artists at Tairāwhiti Museum exhibition
Over 100 artworks submitted for Gisborne Artists, Potters & Photographers Exhibition.
Discover upcoming events in Tairāwhiti
What's on in Gisborne: Car rally, theatre, netball and hockey finals, Heartland rugby.
Farmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction plan
Gisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.
"This Time": BrazilBeat and Jasmine Taare's latest dance floor hit
New house music track by BrazilBeat and Jasmine Taare set to light up dance floors.
Worked through the night on highway slip near Ōpōtiki
Steady progress has also been made on underslip work on SH38 to Waikaremoana.
Grand final: YMP v Waikohu to decide Gisborne Premier Grade championship
The top two teams surged past Whāngārā, Horouta in the semifinals.
Gisborne Hospital ED sees drop in incidents with new night shift guard
Zero ED incidents in five out of seven months.
Poverty Bay club hockey champions to be crowned: YMP A men v Gisborne Boys' High; GMC v YMP women
Boys High take the finals stage for the first time in 14 years tomorrow.
Gisborne letters: Catch up with more green energy
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'Truly great Black Fin' Taylor to lead NZ at worlds
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