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Cyclone Gabrielle prompts Gisborne to consider local rapid response teams
Gisborne plans new emergency teams after Cyclone Gabrielle.

John Swiatczak takes helm at Gisborne Hospital
Former nurse John Swiatczak is the new boss at Gisborne Hospital.

R2 bull sales off to a strong start in Tairāwhiti
Gold Creek and Kerrah Simmentals studs had strong sales this week.

Call for a street to be named after pioneer radio operator
Zoom call reunites NZ and Argentina

Gisborne travellers tell of being caught in Noumea riots
World Travellers Gisborne owners saw burning tyres on the road and sensed unrest building.

More rain is on the way
The easterly weather system brings heavy rain and there's more coming.

Trade Aid Tairāwhiti shifts to online-only amid store closures
Trade Aid stores to close nationwide as it shifts to an online focus.

Flat Gisborne Thistle fall to Wanderers
Jags lack clinical touch in Central Fed League defeat.

Gisborne Digest: Pink Shirt Day, weather warning, Foon on farm ownership
Gisborne digest covers Pink Shirt Day, weather warning, backing for lifeguards.

Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.

Gisborne council debates iwi representation in new leadership body
The LLB will address key issues and members are evenly split between iwi and council.

New pathway will make a difference at Te Puia
Patient journey eased with tweaks to Te Puia Hospital's helipad.

Closing in on solution to Māhia's Blacks Beach erosion issue
Answer to coastal erosion issue in final design stages.

'Exciting new chapter' in Gisborne paddler's journey
Sponsorship needed to get Gisborne ski and kayak national champ to Bulgaria.

Six week meditation course promises peace and focus
Gisborne health coach Becs Erickson teaches powerful meditation techniques.

Schools handled threat emergency really well: Police
"I’ve got nothing but praise for them, particularly Lytton High."

Gisborne District Council future-proofing waste disposal submissions
“Each decision we make today affects their future - take responsibility."

'Gisborne needs no-frills budget': Residents have say on council plans
'Grey St fiasco' sparks debate on spending priorities for district.

Gisborne council seeks locals for crucial erosion control group
The Ūawa Group seeks community members, to consider Tairāwhiti's land and water future.

Poverty Bay into pennants final after 18th-hole drama
Patutahi ease into Oligoi final and Poverty Bay win thriller.

Four events celebrating classic Gisborne chardonnays over one weekend.
Chardonnay Affair is all about savouring Gisborne’s delicious chardonnay.

Gisborne mayor calls for better Nema comms
Mayor Rehette Stoltz sees further improvements needed with Nema response.

Flora and fauna on mixed media presented in new exhibition at Gisborne gallery
An appreciation of wine and love of native birds reflected in aptly named exhibition.

What's on in Gisborne over the next week and month
Gisborne events listing for the next week and month

Soft track a challenge for Eastland karters
Soft track proves a challenge for Eastland kart racers.

Unbeaten Waikohu continue winning ways
Tops seeds Waikohu, Horouta start Premier Grade round two in style.

Tairāwhiti 'certainly' to be considered for a Gang Disruption Unit
Units will crack down on gangs and their criminal activities.