Latest fromGisborne District
Speedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend
'As a club, we are still very proud of how they went.'
‘Awesome’: Tainui team’s triumph in Māori bowls
The tournament attracted 98 teams, up from 64 in 2015, across multiple regions.
Board games, bouncy castles and beats: Gisborne’s Waitangi celebration in pictures
All ages had something to enjoy at Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa's event centre.
Leading light: Zeva top teen at life skills camp
'I proved to myself that I can do more than what I think I can do': Zeva Peard
Ngātapa going to the dogs: Season-opening trial set for next week
Local triallists keen for action in preparation for bigger comps.
House fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspicious
Padlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.
Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line
More than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.
Creative arts funding applications now being taken
'We encourage you to have a look at the fund criteria,' Gisborne District Council says.
Midgets go big on Gisborne track
Baypark drivers Earl, Browne first and second in Away Series.
Work starting soon on new home for Mareikura waka ama after cyclone devastation
Work starts on a proper base in Anzac Park for Mareikura Waka Ama club this March.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
Toplis helped reshape the look and style of newspaper
Eric Toplis was one of three gifted subeditors who changed the look of Gisborne's news
‘A servant of her people’: Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi farewelled
'Iritana had a very, very firm belief that we can be better.'
‘Waitangi for our Rangatahi’: Waitangi event in Gisborne for the youth
Waitangi is looking relatively quiet in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa and Tairāwhiti
‘Essential role’: Lab strike impacts testing availability across NZ
TLab strike continues on Friday but lab at Gisborne Hospital remains open
On the mats for Women’s Institutes triples comp
Poverty Bay-Wairoa federation hosts national event for first time.
Four-mission Japanese contract confirmed by Rocket Lab
Satellites have capability to collect high res images through cloud and at night.
Safer Farms gets funding of $11m-plus from ACC
Money pledged for the grassroots Farm Without Harm strategy.
Beef forum will provide latest info
A forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.
‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.
‘Tsunami of need’: Hospice struggles as funding fails to meet demand
'We’re having to prioritise which referrals we accept, which is morally distressing....'
Suspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bare
The newly planted trees were stripped bare of branches and leaves this week.
Bon voyage ... again: Silver Muse welcomed and farewelled for third time
Regatta and Artania to bring 2024-2025 Gisborne cruise season to a close
Padding up for new-look Challenge Cup
Format, ground change will benefit development of rising talent
Gisborne drivers in top gear at NZ events
Cook second at saloon nationals, Gooch wins NZ streetstock Grand Prix
For the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed
'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'
Tent fire safety warning after woman seriously injured
A woman suffered burns to her hands, legs and feet in the fire.