Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour for Kaiti School principal
New Year Honours-recognised principal heaps praise on Kaiti's 'exceptional teachers'.
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Latest fromGisborne District
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
Thousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&V
Organisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.
Bottles, bongs and condoms: R&V organisers pledge to keep a lid on litter this year
A local figure was concerned about litter in Gray's Bush as the festival approached.
Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.
Fallen trees and near misses on Tairāwhiti highway during wind and record rainfall
Police advised motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Ranges due to fallen trees.
Gisborne’s Williams a winner in cup fashion stakes
'I love going to the races, drinking champagne and having a bet'
Decent weather to open festival but rain likely for New Year’s Eve
Many sites north of Gisborne were hit with 100mm of rain over a 24 hour period.
Gisborne tops country in Givealittle generosity for 2024
'This shows that even smaller communities can have an outsized impact'.
‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor condition
Gisborne Hospital tackles road issues; safety prioritised in repair plans.
Art exhibition, winery party and R&V on in Tairāwhiti this weekend
What is on in Tairāwhiti this weekend and beyond?
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Grow your own: My Backyard Garden Project
'Share that kai': How team gardening boosts food security.
Cyclone recovery success, school attendance challenges in first year as East Coast MP
Dana Kirkpatrick talks about the challenges and successes of her first year as MP.
Gisborne Council eyes medium-density housing to address crisis
Gisborne councillors urge caution on zoning to ensure fair treatment across areas.
‘In it for life’: Waka ama ‘goes far beyond competing’
Raipoia Brightwell one of special group to have competed at all Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.
Sarah Gordon's Mexican-inspired art exhibition opens at Matawhero Gallery
Mexican snapshots: Sarah Gordon's vibrant journey on display in Gisborne
Logs flow again over the Eastland Port wharf
Eastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.
Woman, 27, charged with murder after death of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.
Rocket Lab launch, SH2 closure changes, return to fire restrictions
News from around Tairāwhiti in a brief format.
‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānau
The former councillor and East Coast Rugby Union life member died on Thursday.
'Disheartening': Gisborne beaches need a clean ... again
Contractors shifting bigger debris on the city beaches after the storm
High hopes of successful vintage
This week's rain welcomed by grape growers and winemakers
Dad goes extra mile to help son win drifting title
Corbyn Wilson retains MSC Challenge NZ drifting crown and looks to next step.
Rain proof ‘Santa is real’ for Gisborne farmers
Farmers say the rain this week proves that Santa is real and it's been a blessing.
Teary departure for Norma Hooks after more than 30 years of service with Plunket
'Miss my colleagues': Plunket stalwart retires after three decades
Enterprise, Comet swimmers do clubs proud at HB-PB champs
Comet swimmers competed hard at the HB-PB championships to finish year well
Doors opening for women in farming
Women in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.
Gisborne multisport facility scores $6.9m investment from trust
First phase of Victoria Sports and Recreation Hub is set to be completed by May next year.
'Heartbreaking' report: Council land acquisition from mana whenua detailed
Gisborne adopts a new strategy after revealing historical land disputes.
Lydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breaches
Lydia Noi Edwards was sentenced to 90 hours' community work and her company fined $15,600.
Arson charge laid over boarding house fire
A man has been arrested and faces an arson charge after a Gisborne boarding house fire.