Tairāwhiti's new top cop a local lad: Danny Kirk
'We respond to a more diverse range of calls for service these days.'
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'We're doing pretty well': Mayor highlights busy year with $69m spent on emergency repairs
Gisborne District Council posts financial stability despite 2023 weather challenges.
Conference model favoured to replace 2025 Fed League
Gisborne Thistle, Boys' High-HSOB teams likely to enter; Gisborne United unsure.
'Better off having a free dumping system?': Illegal dumping doubles amid rubbish sticker resales
Gisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.
Parents in firing line as youth crime rises in NZ
More support from justice system, whole-of-community response needed: Mitchell
Kaitiaki and scientists join forces to protect lowland forests
Kaitiaki and scientists monitor 41 forest fragments to protect biodiversity.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunter
The defendant did not have a current firearms licence.
Dogs' day out: Tight final caps successful sheep dog trials
Camaraderie and competition among triallists at Poverty Bay Spring Show.
Scholarship applications open for students interested in commercial fruit and vegetable industry
Horticulture NZ has called for applications its 2025 scholarship programme.
Rural families devastated as key bridges lost in Cyclone Gabrielle remain unfunded
Only two of eight cyclone-damaged bridges will be funded; families face ongoing isolation.
ShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading efforts
The community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.
Dumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beach
A crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.
Cleans up ahead of long weekend
Contractors have been cleaning remaining wood debris off city beaches and under bridges.
Sunrise Week to mark foundation's 10th anniversary
Variety of 'orange' events planned; community encouraged to get involved.
Theodore Drager's journey from rail enthusiast to steam driver in Gisborne
His love for Wa165 began in Māhia; he now drives steam locomotives nationwide
White Pine Bush work some of the last
Work has started on one of the last recovery projects on SH2 south.
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline Classic, First Light Food & Wine and Gizzy monthly market
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline classic, First Light Food & Wine and Wa165 excursion
Explore Chrissy Morrell's colourful art in Wainui garden exhibition opening weekends
From landscapes to abstracts: Morrell's artistic evolution on display
Join Richard O’Brien for a Q&A after The Kingdom of Bling performance
Richard O’Brien's satirical musical supports Starship Hospital.
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz urges voter participation in local elections
Time to invite younger people and make them aware of roles council plays
'Come back to us': Whānau of missing man fight for answers
Three years on, Jason Bulter's family returns to his hometown to keep his memory alive.
Ritchie Civil owners purchase Allied Concrete plant
Derek and Rebecca Watson did not want Gisborne to lose one of two concrete plants.
It's finals time in Electrinet Gisborne Park's men's club championships
A day in the victory sun for Clapham in Poverty Bay's Sunday competition.
Quality Roading and Services returns $1.2 million to Wairoa community
QRS reported a record $47.9 million in revenue, boosting sponsorship and council payments.
Dog trials, fencing success for farm cadet Anderson
Combined with fellow Smedley trainee to win cadets fencing crown.
Join the She Shed Tour on November 10 to support local creatives
Ticket sales benefit Wainui Beach Surf Lifesaving Club this year.
How salad greens are keeping the Poverty Bay Golf Club course green
Less water is taken from an aquifer and less water will go to the wastewater plant.
Letters to the Editor: Minister Shane Jones a refreshing change
OPINION: Herald readers share their views.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert showcases Joanne Neilson's decades of talent
One of the stars of Priscilla knows all about the challenge of being accepted.
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says forestry rule changes by councils must be 'evidence based'
Forestry Minister Todd McClay wants council changes to be 'evidence-based'.
'Come Home Safe': Tragedies reinforce theme of Safer Boating Week
Safer Boating Week 2024 highlights safety on the water; lifejackets are essential.
R&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangers
Fletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.
Bring on the 150th after 'fantastic' A&P Show
Record numbers through gate for 149th edition of coming together of town and country.
In pictures: Gisborne's annual Poverty Bay A&P Show
A Gisborne photographer got snapping at the A&P Spring Show.