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New data shows drop in Gisborne's suspected suicide rate

Gisborne’s suspected suicide rate remains one of the highest in New Zealand although it has dropped significantly from the previous year, new data shows. The Office of the Chief Coroner yesterday released the annual provisional suspected suicide...

Adventures abound: school group have memorable trip to Rotorua, Tauranga

From ziplining in a Rotorua native forest with 1000-year- old trees to scaling a climbing wall at Mount Maunganui’s Rocktopia, Ilminster Intermediate School students were pushed outside their comfort zone on a school trip that was ultimately about...

Lego Masters NZ finalist enjoying his 'artist in residence' role at library

Lego Masters NZ finalist, entertainer and entrepreneur Jonathan “Brick” Samson is enjoying his “artist in residence” role at the HB Williams Memorial Library. And he’s happy to chat to anyone about his Lego passion which has made him...

Crackdown on gangs as Gisborne police granted rare CAIL warrant

Police step up their response to gangs and unlawful activity in Tairāwhiti.

Labour now eyeing successful transition

Labour leader Chris Hipkins was gracious and at times emotional in his concession speech to supporters on Saturday night, in the face of a devastating defeat for his party after six years in Government. From the highs of the 2020 election which...

Remembering radio pioneers 100 years on

One hundred years ago Gisborne became the home of one New Zealand’s first radio broadcasting stations. Station 2YM was started by three Gisborne amateur radio operators — Percy Stevens, Ivan O’Meara and Bob Patty. They obtained one of the...

Mood for change, yes, but to what?

When the dust settles after the general election and the special votes are counted, a number of key issues will become clear. For example: 1) Will National and Act be able to govern alone or will they need to pick up the phone to Winston? 2) Yes...

Gisborne Hospital data shows dramatic improvement in stroke recovery

Their face starts drooping on one side. They can’t speak properly or move on one side of their body. Time to call 111. Now. A clot has blocked a blood vessel in their brain. They are having a stroke. Time is brain. The only way to avoid long-term...

Parade and service to mark Armistice Day

A Combined Services Day memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 12 — the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11. The Gisborne Returned and Services Association will hold the commemorative parade and wreath-laying service at the...

British High Commissioner keen to strengthen ties between UK and iwi

Visiting Gisborne on the four-year anniversary of the signing of the historic Expression of Regret, British High Commissioner Iona Thomas says she is focusing on deepening the relationship between the United Kingdom and iwi here. Ms Thomas has been...

Police searching Mohaka River: Search for missing man Matthew Knight continues

Inquiries are ongoing into the whereabouts of missing man Matthew Knight. The 19-year-old, who lives and works in Waikato, was last seen in the Raupunga/Mohaka area late on the evening of Monday 9 October. Numerous searches and inquiries have been...

‘Up the Wais’ win rural challenge

The team from Waingake who called themselves ‘Up the Wais’ took out the inaugural ‘Collective Community Country Challenge’ at the Show on Saturday, much to their delight. The five teams in the first year of the event, with a cool $3000...

Top Dairy Goat prize to Waikato

The Dairy Goats section at the Spring Show had 33 goats from nine competitors, including four from out of town. A section spokeswoman said the numbers were unfortunately reduced on the day due to recent family bereavements. “Competitors who were...

Taking on the challenge ahead of Vette's Olympic Games campaign

You won’t see this event at the 2024 Olympics but you will see one of the participants from the Team Challenge at the Poverty Bay A&P Show on Saturday afternoon in Games action — albeit a long way from Paris. Four four-person teams...

Road maintenance under fire: councillor believes GDC is 'skimping'

A Gisborne councillor has taken aim at the state of the region’s roads, accusing the council of not maintaining them to national standards. But the council has pushed back, saying the amount required to meet community expectations is not...

Thousands of dollars worth of stock and equipment stolen from restaurant

A Gisborne restaurant owner has been left reeling after a thief broke in and stole thousands of dollars of stock and equipment. Gisborne Zambrero owner Blake Webb said the thief broke in twice on Sunday night and took two brand-new point of sale...

Search continues for missing man Matthew Knight

The young man last seen in the Raupunga/Mohaka area at around 10pm on Monday last week remains unaccounted for and police and family have repeated their plea for information about his whereabouts. The search for Matthew Knight is ongoing...

RNZ releases Kiri Allan speech transcript from RNZ farewell after Ombudsman decision

The Chief Ombudsman says Radio New Zealand should release a full transcript of the speech former Minister and former East Coast MP Kiri Allan made at her then partner Māni Dunlop’s farewell event. Mr Boshier began an investigation under the...