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![End of an era: Rick’s last pic for Gisborne Herald](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
End of an era: Rick’s last pic for Gisborne Herald
Sports-mad Herald photographer retires after 48-year career.
![Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
![Poverty Bay champs v students set to be a cracker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Poverty Bay champs v students set to be a cracker
Students expected to push champs 'all the way'.
!['They're no mugs': Thistle out to avoid history repeating against Havelock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'They're no mugs': Thistle out to avoid history repeating against Havelock
'Every game from now is like a cup final.'
![Enterprise swimmers good to go thanks to new starting blocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Enterprise swimmers good to go thanks to new starting blocks
'A hard work, dedicated, do-whatever-it-takes attitude means the sky’s the limit.'
![Balance critical: East Coast MP responds to draft Emissions Reduction Plan concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Balance critical: East Coast MP responds to draft Emissions Reduction Plan concerns
'The priority for this plan is to meet the first and second emissions budgets.'
![Gisborne Council wins $27,000 in legal battle over earthworks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gisborne Council wins $27,000 in legal battle over earthworks
Court rejects Wallis Rd man's bid to cancel earthwork notice.
![Gisborne letters on support for Govt land use plans, a potholed road, Great Barrier Reef](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gisborne letters on support for Govt land use plans, a potholed road, Great Barrier Reef
Gisborne letters on Govt land use plans, potholed road, Great Barrier Reef.
![Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend
Disco night, midwinter swim, running and walking events in Gisborne this weekend.
![Glamour and moves to hit dancefloor at Gisborne's hottest fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Glamour and moves to hit dancefloor at Gisborne's hottest fundraiser
Dancers battling nerves ahead of Life Education Trust event next weekend.
![Second Gisborne store in a month struck by armed offenders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Second Gisborne store in a month struck by armed offenders
'He was totally shocked by it and went to the back of the shop for safety.'
![Desert rock revival: Troy Kingi's nationwide tour starts this September](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Desert rock revival: Troy Kingi's nationwide tour starts this September
Troy Kingi returns to his rock roots with a new album and a nationwide tour.
![Homeless woman stole $1700 worth of cigarettes from grocery store](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Homeless woman stole $1700 worth of cigarettes from grocery store
But she's now turned her life around and been wished good luck by a judge.
![Fewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district
'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.
![Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.
![Natural Heritage funding opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Natural Heritage funding opens
Applications open for funding via GDC through the Natural Heritage Fund.
![Barns-Graham Cup victory a sweet ride for Taewa, Jeffrey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Barns-Graham Cup victory a sweet ride for Taewa, Jeffrey
Good mates get the trophy everyone wants to win.
![Celebrating 100 years: Betty Irving's life of passion and humor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Celebrating 100 years: Betty Irving's life of passion and humor
Betty Irving: A century of sports, music, and laughter
![July marks awareness month for rare cancer Sarcoma](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
July marks awareness month for rare cancer Sarcoma
Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society busy with Daffodil Day prep.
!['Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and community
Tataitia Ra Matariki Festival in Tolaga Bay offers some respite for the region.
![Wairoa orchardist top apple grower in Gisborne horticulture competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wairoa orchardist top apple grower in Gisborne horticulture competition
Sirius Tamati-Smith recognised in Gisborne's Young Grower competition.