Latest from Gisborne

Ben McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in Gisborne
McCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.

Stage play tackles issue of vaping among teens
Vaping spikes 20% at Gisborne Boys' High but an educational play aims to combat the trend.

Gisborne letters on Grey St, against more privatisation, for climate action by seniors
Gisborne letters on Grey St, against privatisation, for climate action.

Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named
Police have released the name of the bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu last week.

Horouta weather early YMP storm to win well
Koura overcome a first-quarter deficit to power to victory.

SCAN invites seniors to shape climate future at August 12 meeting
Seniors are invited to join a climate action project, with a meeting on August 12.

Stick it to Hep C: Cure in eight weeks with Maviret
There are over 100 deaths annually from hepatitis C; early testing is key to prevention.

Gwynne Dyer: Slaughter of the innocents in Gaza — Israel has only anger, whereas Hamas has a genuine strategy
OPINION: Netanyahu wants a big, long war; dead Palestinian civilians suit Hamas.

Rockscalers finish their work at Waikare Gorge SH2 south
NZTA reports good progress on the rock scaling work in the Waikare Gorge.

Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne now NZ’s biggest meth users - police ask for public help
A spike in methamphetamine use in the Eastern District puts it in the top spot per capita.

'Back to life': Ūawa man shares his medicinal cannabis story
CBD the answer to his anxiety and depression from having drug-resistant epilepsy.

Rock scaling work again tonight
Contractors will carry out rock scaling work in Waikare Gorge on SH2 south again tonight.

Motorbike rider killed in Gisborne crash while fleeing police
The bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu on Thursday afternoon was fleeing police.

Gisborne letters on climate concern and council spending
OPINION: Getting to net zero, and a challenge to Fed Farmers emissions commentary.

'Mixed Messages' exhibition: Where Dutch vibrancy meets Kiwi charm
From Gisborne to Amsterdam: Cat Brown blends worlds in art.

Gisborne's new home care model brings hospital to your doorstep
Home care reduces infection risk, allows family visits anytime.

Games on: Gisborne girlpower ready for Olympic action
Sydnee Andrews, Alicia Hoskin and Saffi Vette embark on medal missions.

Last quarter surge gets YMP home
Horouta were too slick for OG Whāngārā in midweek netball.

Brown out to join elite club in King of the Coast at Tolaga Bay
A three-peat would emulate the tournament's greatest name: Peter Rouse.

Crown Manager to oversee Wairoa flood protection
'The Crown manager would be specifically focused on flood protection works.'

Counting down to opening of new hospice shop in Gisborne
Hospice Tairawhiti's new shop is to open sometime in September.

Hugo McGuinness perfects lines for Unity play debut
A new play by Nick Ward premieres at Unity Theatre on August 31.

Gisborne letters on bar frustration, natives and borrowing to meddle.
OPINION: Our readers write with their concerns.

Black Comet touring the country, with one performance in Gisborne this Saturday
Black Comet are touring their debut alum Episode One: Looking For A New Planet.

Club hockey arch-rivals YMP, Traktion to lock sticks
This weekend's hockey round offers up some juicy prospects.

Discover upcoming events in the Tairāwhiti region
Gisborne events include Dancing for Life Education, a beach run, new art exhibition.

Fleeing motorcyclist dies after crashing on major Gisborne road
Police had earlier signalled the rider to stop, but they fled.

New NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kid
The passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.

Gisborne Golf Roundup: Park course reopens in wake of storm damage
South African has Poverty Bay senior club championship crown in his sights