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Aratu Forests plans $500k debris nets after cyclone damage in Tairāwhiti
'We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep improving,' CEO says.
Arrest after alleged Gisborne shoplifter assaulted staff
A 44-year-old woman is due to appear in the Gisborne District Court on October 23.
Vehicle thefts hit Gisborne residents hard
Police say about 10 vehicles were stolen over two nights in Gisborne.
Poverty Bay A&P Show: If you build it, they will come
Huge numbers, dog trial finalists sorted, Steak of Station champion crowned.
Gisborne rules the mat at NZ champs
Three golds to Amelia Gibb and two to sister Sarah and veteran Bevan Brooking.
Ngā Kūaha aims to bridge understanding between Māori healing and psychiatry
'I hope people take away a level of understanding and tolerance after reading the book.'
Gisborne Girls’ High winning duo to perform at Play It Strange awards concert
Gisborne Girls’ High School students win top prize at Play It Strange songwriting contest.
Ngāti Oneone's call for land return leads to five-year lease for yacht club
Iwi seeks return of land, stressing the importance of re-establishing its mana.
Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success
World record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course
Losing her locks for Cancer Society: Five-year-old raises nearly $1500
Tayla's hair will be made into a wig to be worn by a cancer patient after treatment.
‘Hatred and division’: Rainbow crossing vandalised twice in a week
Vulgar graffiti has been spray-painted across the pedestrian crossing.
Fighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summit
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.
Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: A&P Show, art exhibition and heavy metal concert
Counting down to Longline music and Gisborne wine and food festivals.
Gisborne Boys' High looking into developing hostel facility
Principal urges families to share views on potential hostel at GBHS.
Hogan makes history in Twenty20 of croquet - gateball
Huge celebrations as Gisborne croquet star racks up NZ's first international win.
Gisborne artist explores motherhood in new exhibition
Busy mother of four creates stunning works using beeswax and dyes.
Mobster's tomahawk attack left bone fragments in man's elbow
The gang member has now failed in an appeal against his jail sentence.
Gone to the dogs: Poverty Bay A&P Show trials off to a good start
Dog trials at the Show started well yesterday despite a bit of sheep unpredictability.
Semifinal showdowns in Park men's club champs
Family, friends pay fitting golfing tributes to 'Duds'.
Lena Keenan's week on Mobile Surgery Unit fuels her passion for health careers
The Tairāwhiti rangatahi will take home the skills she learnt at the MSU.
Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries
Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.
700 pests eradicated in cull competition at Whāngārā
The ultimate goal is to have weka, kaka and kiwi return to the region.
Not so plain sailing: Iwi opposes yacht club land lease
Ngāti Oneone seeks return of Onepoto land, citing displacement and loss of mana whenua.
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
Seal season not yet over for Gisborne
The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.
Seal spotted swimming in Waimata River
A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera
A&P Show countdown: Dog triallists in early action; forecast promising for main days
Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.
Medals for Gisborne groms at NZ Scholastics
Matthews, McDiarmid, Fairlie made finals; fourth placings for each
Waioeka crash: Employer fundraising after staff member's partner killed
Currie Construction is raising money for Josh Kiriona-Whanau.
Over 330 trained in emergency welfare response since Cyclone Gabrielle
'Our welfare response is now tailored to prioritise families needing assistance.'
From last to first for Eastland's 'quiet assassin'
New track's tight hairpin bend tests drivers in season's first points meeting.
Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation
'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.