Latest from Gisborne District

Waka champs drew big crowds and were hugely successful

The NZ long distance waka ama championships in Gisborne have been hailed a huge success.

Dirt bike rider seen with incendiary device outside Gisborne Police Station

The rider dropped the device and fled upon being spotted by police.

Province told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing points

Ngāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.

First Fresh boss to chair Citrus NZ

First Fresh chief executive Ian Albers of Gisborne will chair the board of CitrusNZ.

Waka ama fly in 'perfect' race conditions

'Out on the water, it was spectacular racing in the misty, foggy rain.'

New colouring book aims to boost immunisation rates among Māori and Pacific children

'Vaccination rates are too low,' says Turanga Health CEO.

Gisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible land

Forestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.

'Horrific': Dog attacks leave more than fifty animals dead in one night

'There were bits of chicken down Nelson Rd.'

’Like a third-world country’: Struggling shops hit out over 'filthy and shabby' city centre

One business says it's been the ’worst winter in 17 years'.

'Look, it’s too late! Get out!': Mum's desperate plea to son as house burns

‘When we got out it would have been only 30 seconds later when windows started blowing.'

Home-ground 71-17 loss tough watch for Poverty Bay supporters

Poverty Bay had a punishing defeat at the hands of Thames Valley.

New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths

A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.

Tairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economy

Gisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.

Active at 74: Andrew's daily bike ride to work - rain or shine

Andrew Robertson still works as a caretaker at a Gisborne school.

Wairoa Trust hands back last of damaged homes

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa hands back last of 24 homes repaired after Gabrielle.

Gisborne surfer wins top title at national champs

Jaxon Pardoe reached the Y7 and 8 boys’ final with a dominant display in his semifinal.

Fundraiser blends art auction and expert insights at Brains on the Beach

Discover art and science at Eastwoodhill fundraiser with Dr Lucinda Thatcher interview

Kaupoi made a real fight out of it

Ngāti Porou East Coast gave South Canterbury the fright of their lives.