Latest from Gisborne District

From Gisborne to glory: Maynard clinches coveted country music award

Prize includes a Martin guitar, $3,000 prize money and more.

Tairāwhiti catchment groups to benefit from Government cash

Three Tairawhiti catchment groups to get chunk of $7m in Government funding.

Francois, Wanklyn win prestigious Poverty Bay pairs title

A royal effort from Waikohu's Terry Reeves on King's Birthday weekend.

'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA plan

NZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.

Gisborne Black Ferns Holmes blows the whistle

First Fresh ambassador refereed Mangapapa Rippa Rugby game

Hereford bulls fetch good prices

Mokairau Herefords at Whangara got 19 of their young bulls away to new homes.

'Hope and progress': Keys to repaired home handed over to Wairoa whānau

Tātau Tātau Trust hands over keys to its first repaired home in Wairoa.

Nail-biter on the cards between Old Girls and Horouta

Champs Whāngārā will need their A-game against title-hunting YMP.

Tairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas project

The project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.

Reid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industry

Reid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.

National honour for land management stalwart Kerry Hudson an email surprise

Land conservator Kerry Hudson has been named a Member of the NZ Order of Merit.

Dancers to compete in glamorous fundraiser for Life Education

Ten couples will dance in Life Education Trust fundraiser.

Sanctions for Wainui over ref incident but no 'naming and shaming'

'We believe this sends a firm message', Central Football says.

Give it a go: Controversial Grey St trial backed by council

'I think we should just soldier on and see where it lands.': District councillor

Gisborne leads NZ with highest Māori population proportion

70.4% of under 25s in Gisborne are Māori.

Fifty-plus red cattle to be auctioned

Tairawhiti's two Hereford cattle studs put up 50-plus young bulls next week.

NZTA confirms roadworks will continue in Tairāwhiti after TREC 'miscommunication'

Road maintenance work by TREC will continue uninterrupted - NZTA.

From top player to top umpire: Bobbie Beattie honoured

"Everyone thinks they know the laws ... underline ‘thinks’."