Latest from Gisborne District

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

B+LNZ's Stock Number Survey shows drop in sheep and cattle numbers.

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.'

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.

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

OPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.

'Truly great Black Fin' Taylor to lead NZ at worlds

'He speaks when it’s needed, and when he speaks, it’s always worth listening to.'

'Go in fearless': Gisborne clubbies ready to take on the world

Midway duo to make Junior Black Fins debuts at world champs.

Earthworm research offers real potential

Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.

Ambo strike action caused no harm

St John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.

Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again

Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.

Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices

Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills

Hopes SH2 north can be reopened tomorrow

NZTA hopes to have SH2 north of Ōpōtiki at the big slip site reopened tomorrow.

Damo's Day fundraiser at Ngātapa on Saturday

All Black Coles, sports personality McKay, Blues coach Cotter special guests

Man jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities'

'It’s pure luck and good fortune that (she) was able to survive the multiple attacks'.

Grow the heaviest spuds and win big: Alzheimer's Gisborne's potato challenge returns

Compete for $100 gift vouchers in a potato-growing contest with categories for all ages.