Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival
The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.
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Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly
Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School
Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.
Seriously hurt Hawke’s Bay woman may owe her life to quick-acting cop
A woman who drove off a steep bank may not have been found in time if not for an officer.
'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencing
Tim Garrick keeps fit for the speed-fencing competition stage by working the hill country.
The good old days: Chance for HSOG netballers to reminisce
The call is going out for netballers to be part of the club's reunion.
Auckland lawyer fined $275k for ‘reckless’ foreign buyer rule breaches
Jarvis admitted setting up structures that circumvented the Overseas Investment Act.
Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.
‘Managing decline’: Gisborne councillors urge action on Tolaga Bay Wharf
The wharf, which had $5.5m of restoration work done in 2014, remains half-closed.
A 100-year masterplan to futureproof Whāngārā Farms
Experts join forces for He Rau Ake Ake.
‘Ideas and experiences’: Council urges input on Tairāwhiti waste plan
Submissions for new waste plan closes February 28
Rocket Lab 'ready to serve' Pentagon
Rocket Lab will launch a satellite from Mahia for US company BlackSky.
When Terry met Marty – how the 1970s Mr Asia drug empire began
The two key players join forces in episode 1 of our true crime podcast.
Gisborne’s unique school blends heritage and innovation to reshape learning
'Our students are here to grow': Inside a Gisborne kura outside the mainstream.
Puku Ora shutting down due to school lunch changes
The founders confirmed on social media that the business was closing down.
Whataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boost
Gisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.
Gisborne team go green at Trolley Grand Prix
Members of The Broccoli Boys danced and drove in giant broccoli costumes.
AI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problem
GDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.
‘Absolutely fizzing’: Junior clubbies ready for Oceans 25
More than 50 Gisborne surf lifesavers flying club flags at national under-14 carnival
Podium for Gooch at Ministocks in Paradise
Ready for the Aussies after top three finish at Rotorua meeting
Historic sitting: Poverty Bay to plead case for big match
Premier club competition down to six teams as Waikohu drops to Senior 1.
Six missions in three days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
A couple were trapped in an overturned vehicle near Whāngārā on Saturday.
Preserving history: Phase 2 work under way on Cenotaph
Ensuring monument's longevity; maintaining its historical and cultural significance
Big bucks for bigeye ... Lauti whānau reel in $10k catch at Marlin and Tuna Hunt
'Boomer' of a tournament ... 'as good as any in New Zealand': Fishing club president
Success on the road for Gisborne riders
Titles, placings in showjumping and showhunter events at Dannevirke, Te Teko.
Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed
Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.
MetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZ
Auckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.
Prop to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' books
Writing heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.
Gisborne principals raise concerns over free lunch quality and waste
Principals report 'more leftovers than ever before' and question meal quality.
‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.
Forecast delays further closures of highway through Waioeka Gorge
NZTA postpones daytime closures of gorge highway to week of February 24.
Danny’s marlin leads after great day on the water
Marlin, tuna, spearfish caught in 'very good day's fishing'
Kumar century helps put HSOB back on top
Boundary brings up ton and victory for HSOB over Horouta.