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'We have established a kaupapa that is generating interest across te motu.'
Petition calls for Palestine flag to fly outside Gisborne District Council
GDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.
Grey St trial sparks debate: community split on street changes
Councillor abused over controversial street project.
Gisborne District Council adopts Three Year Plan
'It would usually take 10 years to deliver what this council will deliver in three years.'
Swede as: Gisborne wine shipped to Stockholm
Spade Oak Le Champ Blancs de Blancs impresses tasting panel.
Gisborne whisteblower Niven moving up the ranks
'I’m a grizzled veteran of football in this town.'
Fishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien Macpherson
Brothers Brad and Karl are speaking for the first time about losing their brother.
Letters: Wairoa, Gisborne mayors deserve honours
OPINION: Craig Little and Rehette Stoltz have shown dignity, strength and mana.
Taken too soon: First of the fishing tragedy funerals tomorrow
Givealittle support continues for the grieving families.
Young Jags stun Wainui in Eastern League thriller
Gisborne United on track for Eastern League trophy treble.
Interactive roadshow teaches East Coast kids to protect nature
Raukumara Pae Maunga roadshow ignites kaitiakatanga in youth.
Bull sales on a high before the storm
The weather interrupted the bull sales but some great prices were achieved.
Quick work to repair damaged water pipe
Clean-up continues as weather eases in Tairāwhiti.
Gisborne CBD saved from alcohol policy ban
New Class 1 restaurants are not allowed to open within 150m of 'sensitive sites'.
Tributes continue to flow after Gisborne fishing tragedy
“They were all very popular members of our club.”
Bull sale sell-out at Turihaua: 66 from 66
'The bulls were like peas in a pod right through the catalogue'
Water issues again for city as debris cover beaches
Major clean-up from the storm gears up as more rain falls
Hollie Smith's Bones Tour comes to Gisborne this weekend
Hollie Smith's Bones Tour is coming to Gisborne this Matariki weekend.
BrazilBeat release remix of Future is Now track ahead of Ice Block dance party
The Gisborne-based duo will bring their unique sound to the annual dance party.
Matariki Heri Kai: Embracing the season of sharing and food
Weather impacts Gisborne events; locals can turn to Matariki TV specials.
Hawke's Bay hosts Poverty Bay Cup with $55,000 prize
Poverty Bay Cup races at Hawke’s Bay with $55,000 prize.
What's On in Gisborne this Matariki long weekend and over the coming month
What's On in Tairāwhiti this Matariki long weekend and over the coming month.
Discover the magic: Behind the scenes at Badjelly's Glow Show
Go backstage and discover the secrets behind the Glow Show puppets.
Girls' High School, Whāngārā clash could be a cracker
Waikohu out to make it three from three against Horouta
‘Worse than Gabrielle’: Locals where dead fishermen found describe horrible rescue conditions
The wild weather had been the worst one local had seen in three decades.
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weather
Gisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
The 4-year-old is in a stable condition after undergoing two surgeries.
Givealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at sea
The whānau of Elwood Higgins, Taina Sinoti and Damian MacPherson will already get $200k.
Coast hammered: Widespread damage left in storm's trail
Southerly storm closed roads, caused self evacuations and widespread power outages.
One-man bands star in Poverty Bay, Gisborne Park men's pairs
Storm takes its toll on Gisborne city golf courses
Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
Hundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.
Late Lindisfarne goal denies Gisborne Premier chance
The qualification series will be good prep for the Super 8 football tournament.