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Dementia research: Findings of latest research to be revealed

Groundbreaking studies on brain health set to be unveiled.

Young Grower final looms for Pip

Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.

'Pretty much fully booked': Thousands expected for waka ama champs

Close to 1000 paddlers and twice as many supporters are expected in town.

Letters: Major regional asset in good space

Opinion: Our readers have their say.

'Look, it’s too late! Get out!': Mum's desperate plea to son as house burns

‘When we got out it would have been only 30 seconds later when windows started blowing.'

Billy T's legacy reimagined in new Māori cabaret

'In this show, I honour him as an ancestor – as a tupuna of the world of entertainment.'

Push for unwanted dogs to be rehomed

'We put a strong focus on matching each dog to the right person.'

New project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deaths

A new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.

'Never happens to me': Builder wins new ute in raffle

'It’s been a tough year in many ways so winning this prize is huge for me.'

Gisborne Boys’ High students tackle Fortress 40 challenge for men’s mental health

'We were so stoked when we got to the end and we definitely bonded as a group.'

Toilets closed at night after vandalism

Toilets will be open from 6am to 7pm, in the hope that disrupts vandalism patterns.

Gisborne letters on editor's retirement, end of Muir family's 140-year involvement with paper

Gisborne letters on editor leaving, end of 140-year family involvement with paper.

Locals question Gisborne’s top economic growth rank

Locals have highlighted the challenges of Gisborne's economy.

Gisborne Holdings Ltd makes $5.3m loss, to review asset portfolio after agreeing strategy with council

Challenging weather, along with low stock and tree prices, had big impact.

Raft of further work planned on SH2 south

NZTA plans a stack of improvement works along SH2 between Wairoa and Napier.

Road spikes deployed in driver's bid to escape

Arrest follows an alleged failing-to-stop episode.

NOise VACANCY: Transforming Gisborne's vacant spaces into temporary vibrant art installations

It’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.

What's on in Tairāwhiti: High tea, Heartland rugby, 80s party

Your guide to events around the Gisborne region, including a country tramp.