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Gisborne teen wins cadet fencing contest
Gisborne's Bradley Anderson wins cadet fencing competition at Fieldays.
Injury and illness-stricken Gisborne Thistle to battle on
'When we get a fully fit first-choice 16, we'll be even more competitive than we are now'.
TaiTech empowers community with digital skills under Polly’s lead
Awards celebrate Māori excellence in digital fields.
A Night with the Stars in Gisborne: Matariki tales and tunes take centre stage
Each singer in Gisborne show A Night with The Stars represents a Matariki star.
Dancing opportunities aplenty in Gisborne this weekend, and a piano recital
Dancing opportunities aplenty in Gisborne this weekend, and a piano recital.
$300k fine for safety breach underscores high stakes in roadworker protection
The Gisborne council is debating the high cost of road safety vs fines.
Gisborne welcomes world-renowned pianist Luu Hong Quang this Sunday
This will be his first time performing in Gisborne.
Wairoa horticulture graduates a milestone in trust's plans for economic growth
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announces its first five horticulture cadet graduates.
YMP go top of Gisborne Premier Grade table
Ten-goal win to YMP; champs Whāngārā OG given a fright.
Council chief: Strict forestry rules fail to protect Tairāwhiti soils
Tairāwhiti aims for sustainable land use amid erosion issues.
Roundup from Gisborne, East Coast golf clubs
A sweet shot has Reuben Mottart buzzing after a hole-in-one at Patutahi.
More of the same YMP's aim in Poverty Bay club hockey
Waituhi-GBHS is shaping up the as game of the weekend.
Honours to Shockers in Eastern League first-division thriller
Simpson strike proves the difference in goal-for-goal clash.
Gisborne council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs
Council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs.
Lack of full bench hits Boys' High sides playing in Hawke's Bay
Lack of a full bench impacted Boys' High football sides playing in Hawke's Bay.
Gisborne Boys' top rugby sides lose both fixtures against Napier Boys'
Gisborne Boys' top rugby sides go down to Napier BHS.
Weather: East Cape in for a soaking, with front dragging in heavy rain
The region's in for a heavy soaking.
Gisborne letters about Grey St, city centre in a bad state, farm emissions
Readers' views on Grey St, city centre in a bad state, farm emissions.
Invasive weed pest Senegal tea found in Hawke's Bay
HBRC has identified invasive weed Senegal tea.
Gisborne debates Ormond Rd safety amid heavy truck concerns
NZTA is to consider Gisborne road funding in an upcoming review.
Final concrete section laid on pathway extension
Contractors have laid down the final piece of a new concrete footpath behind Mitre 10.
Trial growing of papaya in Tairāwhiti
Tai Kupenga Ltd involved in trial growing of Papaya for leaves and fruit
Mayor Stoltz fights for Kiwibank’s return to Gisborne
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned about Gisborne losing Kiwibank's physical presence.
Record harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'
Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest
Winter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7C
Hastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.
Weekend wrap: Gisborne Boys' High fight for a 2-2 draw with YMP A
Boys' High versus YMP A was nearly the upset of the hockey season on Saturday.
Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks
A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.
What a game in store - Waikohu 1 v YMP 1
Heavyweight clash set to be the game of the season so far.
Waiapū landfill expires in 2025: Ruatōrea weighs closure, new waste solutions
Waiapū landfill review may lead to new waste minimisation plans.
Gisborne letters: rejecting divisive identity politics, more on Grey St changes
Our readers' views on rejecting divisive identity politics, Grey St, DrainWise.
Gisborne club rugby: Big wins for Tapuae, YMP and Waikohu
Tapuae beat Ngātapa 50-17, while there were also big wins for YMP and Waikohu.
Nurses' national tour tackles New Zealand's health funding crisis
NZNO bus tour hits Gisborne, demands health funding boost.Nurses call for better staffing,
Social croquet tourney pays out for high-handicap players
Tournament pays dividends for high-handicap players.