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Turning of the sod marks milestone moment for Mareikura
'This has taken time, effort and aroha from a lot of people': club chairman.

Free optometry, dental care and vaccination campaign supporting rural communities
The 'Winter Wellness Drive' will offer optometry, dental care and vaccinations.

‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.

‘An absolute success’: Bigger and better Relay for Life raises $125k
Closing lap fills 'whole 400 metres' of track as fundraiser exceeds expectations

Early work starts on replacement for cyclone-destroyed Hikuwai No 1 bridge
A start was made this week on work to replace Hikuwai No 1 bridge on SH35.

Free suicide prevention workshop in Gisborne by Mates of Tairāwhiti
'Life-supporting': Free suicide prevention training for local organisations

Gisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule
The faulty filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.

Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.

Dame and a game: HSOB centenary reunion a weekend to remember
All Black great Sean Fitzpatrick feels 'deep connection' to Gisborne and HSOB.

‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.

‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinic
A nurse and paramedic staff the monthly clinic kaupapa, called Poua te Ora.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

More students reap Farmer Time benefits
Beef + Lamb NZ's Farmer Time for Schools keeps on growing in popularity.

Cyclone-damaged road repairs hitting ‘top gear’
Council contractors have completed 60 repairs so far with another 200 expected in 2025

Silence is consent: Speech challenges people to speak up about racism
Students' words touch heart of police sergeant and judge at Race Unity Speech Awards.

See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

‘Stress’ over licence renewals: Free course to help older drivers
Why Gisborne's senior drivers are hitting the classroom.

Going it alone: Ultramarathon runner to do entire 24 hours of Relay For Life
The $120,000 Cancer Society target is in sight, with more than $75k raised by Thursday.

Gisborne Choral Society to perform Mozart and Dvorak in April concert
What to expect from Gisborne Choral Society's upcoming concert

What’s on in Tairāwhiti, super saloons at Awapuni Speedway and final Tata Cafe Sunday session
What’s on in Tairawhiti: Relay for Life, speedway, final Tata Cafe Sunday session

End in sight for waka bridge: Council working on final touches after ‘communication breakdown’
Three-and-a-half-month delay for 'additional touches' to be made.

Holy Trinity focus on family harm
Signs outside Holy Trinity focus on family harm problem in Tairāwhiti.

GHL reveals multimillion-dollar plans for Tolaga Bay holiday park
Waikanae holiday park getting $750k upgrade of kitchen and bathroom facilities

Uawanui and Aratu native replanting project successful so far
Joint venture native tree project between Aratu Forests and Uawanui Nursery works well.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

TLab strike: Private pathology sector says 30% pay gap claim unaffordable
Gisborne's TLab members are striking for seven days, ending on Friday.

‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmers
Police get special powers to act in sorting out gang conflict in the district.

Fate of Giborne’s ‘home ship’ in Navy’s hands
'There's no security': Defence spending dilemma impacts readiness