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'Top sailor': Ex Gisborne man takes on key role in Royal New Zealand Navy
Ngāti Porou Navy man aims to advocate for sailors and uphold Navy traditions and values

Aurora leadership programme celebrates achievements of 40 students in Gisborne
More than 90 parents gathered with students to celebrate Aurora leadership programme.

Windows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club
Vandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.

Riverbank repairs post-Gabrielle taking shape in Gisborne
Gisborne council contractors have been hard at it repairing the city's riverbanks.

Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply
Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.

New director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti Museum
Tairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.

Surf life saving coaches Gavin and Wilson are recognised nationally
Gisborne surf lifeguards Edan Wilson and Jack Gavin have been recognised nationally.

Gisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24
External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.

Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.

Special emergency services breakfast to help heal after hard year
'We work so closely in times of tragedy and in times of triumph as well.'

Tūwhakairiora's story comes to life in Kairākau's latest season on Whakaata Māori
'We had the vision of taking our tīpuna stories to the world - they’re that worthy.'

Call to join B+LNZ's sheep poo study into facial eczema
The region's farmers have been urged to join the Beef + Lamb NZ sheep poo study.

Counting down to 'epic' Spring Show
Solid entries and almost sold-out trades space for Poverty Bay A&P Show

Gisborne letters on pools' shortfall, mini golf concern, nuclear risks, F for previous govt
Gisborne letters on pools' shortfall, mini golf, nuclear risks, F for previous Govt.

Hospital investigates claim staff member swore at woman, left collapsed man
The hospital says the review is ongoing and its communications could have been better.

Living with MS: Getting on with life after diagnosis
“I gave up for a long time and it didn’t do me any favours."

'Flames coming out the windows': Gisborne family escape flames in house fire
A woman and four children escaped injury when their home went up in flames on Thursday.

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Spring fair, rugby, golf open and rock music
What's on in Tairāwhiti: Spring fair, Heartland rugby, Golf open championship

Hard yakka going in ahead of Gisborne speedway season
'It’s going to be a great season we reckon and we cannot wait to get started.'

Lots up for grabs in East versus West Heartland rugby battle
A West Coast-East Coast derby often produces close games.

Festival directors celebrate Gisborne Boys’ High School’s contribution to Longline Classic art
Gisborne's Longline Classic to feature students' art as well as Tiki Taane and Scribe.

Gisborne to host high-energy rock gig with Troy Kingi this Sunday night
Troy Kingi promises explosive final show of Leatherman & the Mojave Green Tour

Looking to footballing future: Wainui Pre-Academy teams up and running
An Introduction for players looking to move into the Federation Talent Centre programme.

Gisborne road safety funding slashed by half
The council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.

Ngāti Porou play Ruatepupuke captivates audiences during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Nearly 1000 attendees enjoyed performances showcasing art and Māori heritage.

Tastiest steak competition is on again at Gisborne A&P Show
The ever-popular Silver Ferns Farms 'Steak of Station' on again at Gisborne's spring show.

What lies beneath: Seismic survey work to help in Hikuwai bridge reconstruction
'The team are working hard towards a construction start early next year.'

Services and trades academies students put to the test
Working together in extreme conditions to complete challenges

You can poo it: Bowel screening drive in Gisborne-East Coast
Bowel Screening team promotes free screening, targeting Māori and Pacific people