Massive rescue effort after tragic incident on Waimatā River
'Getting him back to his family was the best result possible from a tragic situation.'
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Gisborne letters on 'cruel' Govt cuts, cycleways, Grey St, US presidential race
Gisborne letters on US presidential race, 'cruel' public service cuts, cycleways, Grey St.
Wheels in motion on reversing speed limit cuts
Govt draft rule plans to reverse speed limit cuts by July 2025, may impact Gisborne roads.
Body of Gisborne excavator driver recovered from submerged cab last night
The driver was in the 30-tonne machine which flipped in the upper reaches of the river.
Temporary housing built in Gisborne for Wairoa
Toitu Tairāwhiti provides the first of seven temporary accommodation cabins to Wairoa.
Fast-finishing Whāngārā outgun students
Top-of-the-table clash at the YMCA tomorrow night.
Smooth operators: Asphalt laid at cyclone-hammered Devil's Elbow
Around 80 contractors were involved in the operation.
Midwinter swim at Kaiti Beach: A chilly dip for a noble cause
Tracey Schwass spearheads the revival of the annual midwinter swim.
Matariki festival unites Tairāwhiti with stars, music and heritage
World War I flag returned to Tolaga Bay; 'Boogieman' Chambers' single acknowledged.
Digger operator dies in river tragedy after machine tips over
Emergency services were notified of the incident at Waimatā about 10.20am.
Dorothy Taare-Smith named Chief Ombudsman's disability adviser
'Committed to bringing the voices of the voiceless to the forefront.'
Meeting to help shape Wainui's future
'We envision a meaningful partnership in planning and implementation.': council
Another great adventure: Gisborne umpire heading to Paris
'I rely on everyone’s support and can only do what I can do because of that.'
Gisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licence
Plans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.
Group claims East Coast MP 'misguided' over emissions plan
'Government needs to treat Tairāwhiti as a special case'.
Stage call for rising Gisborne thespians
There is more to learning drama than being on stage: Evolution Theatre director
Gisborne letters on Grey St, rural roads, vape controls, trust benefits, coral bleaching
Gisborne letters on Grey St, rural roads, vape controls, trust benefits, coral bleaching
Gisborne United in a class of their own
United juggernaut rolls on with a perfect record of 10 wins from 10 games.
End of an era: Rick’s last pic for Gisborne Herald
Sports-mad Herald photographer retires after 48-year career.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
Poverty Bay champs v students set to be a cracker
Students expected to push champs 'all the way'.
Snap happy: DJ fully focused on photography career
Up and coming lensman has shot international rugby, football and motorsport.
'They're no mugs': Thistle out to avoid history repeating against Havelock
'Every game from now is like a cup final.'
Enterprise swimmers good to go thanks to new starting blocks
'A hard work, dedicated, do-whatever-it-takes attitude means the sky’s the limit.'
Balance critical: East Coast MP responds to draft Emissions Reduction Plan concerns
'The priority for this plan is to meet the first and second emissions budgets.'
Gisborne Council wins $27,000 in legal battle over earthworks
Court rejects Wallis Rd man's bid to cancel earthwork notice.
Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend
Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend.
Midweek premier clash no holiday camp for Girls' High
Whāngārā OG fend off clubmates to take derby honours.
Gisborne letters on support for Govt land use plans, a potholed road, Great Barrier Reef
Gisborne letters on Govt land use plans, potholed road, Great Barrier Reef.
Second Gisborne store in a month struck by armed offenders
'He was totally shocked by it and went to the back of the shop for safety.'
Fewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district
'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.
Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.
Natural Heritage funding opens
Applications open for funding via GDC through the Natural Heritage Fund.
Wairoa orchardist top apple grower in Gisborne horticulture competition
Sirius Tamati-Smith recognised in Gisborne's Young Grower competition.