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No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.

Council to resume spartina attack
The second round of spraying the spartina on the Taruheru to happen in March.

Waikohu in the prizes at brilliant Mahia Golf Club opening day
Local legend Goldsmith breaks age day after 78th birthday.

‘We’ll do it again’: Full house for high tea fundraiser
A high tea for the Women's Institutes proves a big hit in Gisborne

New online home for the Gisborne Herald
The old Gisborne Herald website will end this week, making way for a new page.

Alleged Gisborne car-theft altercation ends in injuries
Three people have been taken into custody after an incident on Rutene Rd on Saturday.

Why sport is vital for wellbeing in post-cyclone recovery, climate change
Symposium told sport and recreation 'fell down the pecking order' after cyclone struck.

Howling success: Edginton top dog twice at Matawai trials
Tolaga Bay triallist Leo Edginton made the top three in all four events.

Successful boat rescue off Gisborne shore
The patrol at Waikanae spotted a flipped sailboat on the weekend.

Lee stars again in Gisborne Bridge Club competition
Lee, Cheyne combine for impressive 73.81 score on Wednesday.

To the rescue: ‘Super-grateful’ to Wainui lifeguards
Lifeguards rescued a woman who was swept out of her depth at Wainui on Sunday.

Five Gisborne teams to compete at Te Matatini 2025 this week
Hikurangi will be the first of the Tairāwhiti teams to perform, starting on Tuesday.

She’ll be back: Cruise ship Regatta here Saturday, back again Wednesday
Regatta visit penultimate one of 2024-25 Gisborne cruise season

Tuai cop finds crash victim 35m down bank
Rescue operation after constable finds woman trapped in car and seriously injured.

Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly
Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k, from 22 victims, for scammers based in Kenya
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children. In reality, he fed his addictions.

‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School
Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.

The good old days: Chance for HSOG netballers to reminisce
The call is going out for netballers to be part of the club's reunion.

Gold, silver and bronze for Gizzy kids at Oceans 25
Midway's Noah leads Gisborne charge with gold in board race.

Onenui Station an Ahuwhenua finalist
The Mahia station is a finalist in the Ahuwhenua Trophy for Māori sheep and beef farming.