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Power and finesse: Shannon’s colourful journey on way to shootout glory
Victory to Waikohu in women's pennants round; Mahia remain top of the table

Free optometry, dental care and vaccination campaign supporting rural communities
The 'Winter Wellness Drive' will offer optometry, dental care and vaccinations.

Victory dance: Battlegrounds Aotearoa success for Gisborne hip-hop duo
No Dubai world finals but busy year ahead of 98 Cents.

Wairoa’s McNabbs gear up for Pork Pie Run, raise $38k for KidsCan
'Real celebration': Mini fans' charity drive raises thousands for KidsCan

‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.

‘An absolute success’: Bigger and better Relay for Life raises $125k
Closing lap fills 'whole 400 metres' of track as fundraiser exceeds expectations

Rockin’ Rod: Saloon cars turn up the heat at Awapuni Speedway
Oui the man ... racing magnifique as Paris wins champ of champs.

Early work starts on replacement for cyclone-destroyed Hikuwai No 1 bridge
A start was made this week on work to replace Hikuwai No 1 bridge on SH35.

HSOB mark centenary with big win
A hat-trick to Howard as the blue and whites whitewash Ngātapa 43-0.

Gisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule
The faulty filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.

Two out of three ain’t bad: Season-opening wins to United, Thistle
Gisborne teams' results augur well for midseason derbies.

Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.

Dame and a game: HSOB centenary reunion a weekend to remember
All Black great Sean Fitzpatrick feels 'deep connection' to Gisborne and HSOB.

‘Pretty phenomenal’: Two gold and five bronze for Waikanae at IRB nationals
A 'cracking weekend' of nationals action for Waikanae's three crews

Gisborne Club Darts Association Tuesday league results
Highest finish from Mayhem's Quaden Stevens – 116.

‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.

‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinic
A nurse and paramedic staff the monthly clinic kaupapa, called Poua te Ora.

GBHS surfers 10th at NZ Schools festival
Gisborne beaten in plate final of Cranch Cup competition; Whangamatā champions.

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club results
Tracy Clayton and Kuba Jerabek have week's top score in bridge results

Three Gisborne sides kicking off Eastern Premiership campaign
Thistle, United at home; Gisborne Boys' High on the road

‘Resounding success’: Hospice fundraiser brings in $72,000
Hilary Barry hosted the fundraiser after a four-year break.