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'Blowing my mind': Civil Defence systems impress Pasifika visitors
A Cook Islands delegation was shown the Tairāwhiti Civil Defence set up.
Matawai women top dogs at NZ and South Island champs
New Zealand zig-zag crown to Samantha Shaw; Sth Island straight hunt title to Jo Mcintyre.
Jobs to go as EIT plans cuts after failed merger
It has been a gruelling few years for staff at Eastern Institute of Technology.
Future student leaders learn service by giving pyjamas to kids in need
Students from 36 schools gathered at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club.
Gisborne doctors on strike donate $2236 to local foodbank
Gisborne doctors donated $2360 to SuperGrans Tairāwhiti during their strike.
From psychologist to cop: Top of the police class at 41
'I am living proof that it is never too late to achieve your dreams.'
Braemar dance competition returns to Gisborne this weekend
The competition is at the War Memorial Theatre.
Labour voices opposition to East Coast election boundary proposal
Labour says moving Murupara to the Rotorua electorate risks cutting community ties.
Tairāwhiti community presents land use ‘Calls to Action’ for local and central government
It is a result of a six-month process involving a representative sample of the community.
What's on in Gisborne: Local artists' exhibition, theatre, music and more
What's on in Gisborne: Ride the steam train, hear music, and check out art.
King's Birthday lunchtime extravaganza returns
Extravaganza has become traditional event on St Andrew's music calendar
Big $142,857 Lotto win for small East Coast community
The Four Square Ruatōria store manager said it felt great for a community member to win.
'Extremely difficult': 45 jobs will be lost in Columbine Industries closure
Columbine Industries in Disraeli St will close in about two months, with 45 roles ending.
'Determination and hard work': New judge hailing from Gisborne sworn in
Sacha Nepe began her legal career in Rotorua and joined Preston Matenga in 1999.
Senior doctors say US doctors crucial to Gisborne Hospital operations
Hospital relying heavily on US doctors due to Trump-era impacts according to some doctors.
On The Up: Gisborne’s DStevens recognised for school project in 70th year
The project, Te Hīnātore, won a Silver Award at the 2025 NZ Commercial Project Awards.
East Coast student bands selected for Smokefreerockquest regional final
12 local bands will perform at the regional final on June 6.
'Mind-blowing to us': Drift event exceeds expectations with top drivers
Top Kiwi drift drivers, including 13 D1NZ competitors, participated in the event.
'Avoidable legal costs': Council wins half of $100k legal fee from forestry company
Environmentalists call for stronger regulations to prevent similar issues.
Loss of Traktion: Gisborne Boys' High put the brakes on LOB
Only room for one Green Machine in women's competition - GMC.
Fog cannon thwarts man's attempt to rob Gisborne dairy
Police said a man entered the store and threatened a staff member.
Tairāwhiti multicultural council, music, museum and more supported by nearly $200,000 in grants
Trust Tairāwhiti distributed $174,952 in grants during May, including $50k to TMC.
Kiwi martial artists strike gold in Bangkok
Tairāwhiti fighters make their mark at 7th International & Thai Martial Arts Games
Girls with Hi-Vis: Opening door to careers in infrastructure
'Women can bring a different approach to jobs which can benefit everyone.'
Swinging door for Poverty Bay sheep dog triallists at South Island and NZ champs
Leaderboards ever-changing as dog triallists chase national honours at Hanmer Springs.
On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks
'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'
Opinion: Gisborne fans' heartfelt night with Kiwi legends
Jordan Luck Band played to a full Smash Palace, where they paid tribute to Daryl Monteith.
Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.
‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike
HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
HSOG edge YMP in netball opener, marking strong return
Horouta Gold defeated Old Girls Whangārā 65-36, leading throughout the match.
Police seeking witness to alleged assaults in Gisborne CBD
Police want to hear from witnesses to alleged assaults in Gisborne on Saturday.
Leo Warid aims to guide Tairāwhiti youth after receiving accounting accolade
Only a few years on from whāna tragedy, Warid is aiming to inspire youth with his success.