Internship programme bridges science and community in Tairāwhiti
Sixteen interns have gained insight and inspiration at Mātai Medical Research Institute.
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Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answer
Two years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.
‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic race
Gisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.
‘Worst on record’: NZ city’s 11-day heat streak raises alarm
Heat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.
NZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruit
Gisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier.
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: speed dating, 80s party and new art exhibition
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: speed dating, 80s party and new art exhibition
Emily Alice lands Six60 opening gig in Dunedin
Gisborne man's band to raise curtain for iconic Kiwi band
Margaret Hansen's 'The Silk' showcases vibrant floral art in Gisborne
Hansen's works were inspired by her vintage silk kimono's embroidery.
Gisborne schools face increased need amid cost of living crisis
Lytton High joins 36 Gisborne schools receiving KidsCan support.
Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.
Hitting it FATS: Merc golf starts Friday at the Bay
Pomana, Zame, Cameron produce Waitangi Day specials at Patutahi.
‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour
Liz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.
How to keep kids safe online: Police advice for worried parents
Police urge parents to monitor kids online for ‘Safer Internet Day’.
Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge
A woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.
Gisborne considers extending alcohol ban
A local business owner describes street drunkenness as 'horrendous'.
‘Bad for our kids’: Principal backs alcohol ban near school
Police handled 755 alcohol-related incidents in Kaitī from 2019 to 2024.
‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accident
The couple is selling their organic grapes to other producers.
Trust Tairāwhiti to host public presentation on city centre revitalisation
The City Centre Catalyst Initiatives Project aims to identify how to revitalise Gisborne.
'Special place in my heart': Labour MP moves to Gisborne
She plans to engage with locals, including meeting the Gisborne mayor.
‘Sport in a Changing Climate’: Gisborne symposium will feature national research
Professor Holly Thorpe and her team looked at how recent flooding events impacted youth.
The marlin are out there: $60,000 prize pool for fishing event
A marlin was landed in the waters off Gisborne last week.
Lifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areas
A man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.
'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs
Former key employees have been approached with job offers.
Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition
Emily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.
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.
Four-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopper
Event organisers used local businesses and groups.
Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch
Rocket Lab launched its 59th mission, deploying five satellites on Sunday.
Motorcyclists exploring ‘untouched landscapes of the mighty East Cape’
Participants ranged from Timaru to Auckland, with many residents involved.
‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in Australia
It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.
Te Waka on a wave: Doleman Cup champs into T15 grand final
Horouta and High School Old Boys to do battle for Walker Shield glory.
‘Wicked problem’: 28 actions addressing Gisborne’s land erosion
Sixty-thousand hectares in Gisborne need vegetation to combat erosion.
Battle of Midway: Clubbies to fight it out on the beach and ocean
Valuable hit-out before national surf lifesaving championships at Midway in March.
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.