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Councillors push for immediate start of Grey St trial
Grey St Trial in Gisborne delayed; awaits AI camera approval.
Gisborne letters on sanctioned brawls, Grey St unsafe, GP costs, school in CBD
Readers views on local issues.
Friday night lights: Student double in Poverty Bay club hockey
'There could be a bit of an upset on the cards.'
And still the King: Brown reigns supreme at Tolaga Bay
'Awesome' and 'average' sum up William Brown's performance.
Eastland Rescue Helicopter charity auction tickets in hot demand
Popular night more than just a fundraiser, says trust chairman.
Gisborne community trust distributed record $12.3m in grants last year
Trust Tairāwhiti has released its annual report, detailing a record $12.3m in grants.
Nine arrests now after Wairoa brawl
Five gang members arrested so far in the police Wairoa fight inquiry.
Surface flooding, rivers rise in saturated Tairāwhiti after burst of heavy rain
Surface flooding, rivers rise in saturated Tairāwhiti after burst of heavy rain.
Songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s at Winter Concert Series; watercolours at The Aviary
Songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s at Winter Concert Series; watercolours at The Aviary.
Unbeaten Tauranga Super challenge for Gisborne
It's a 'big weekend' of rugby in Gisborne with GBHS teams hosting Tauranga rivals.
Cassandra Woodhouse challenges justice in 'Prima Facie'
The New Zealand Theatre Company is bringing the acclaimed play 'Prima Facie' to Gisborne.
Family hear 'I'm sorry' from police in missing woman case
Police engage with Jamie Kaiwai's family and continue support in her case.
Solid work done to clean city beaches of wood debris washed in by storm
Contractors have made considerable progress with the debris clean-up on the city beaches.
Hospice shop hit by thieves
'I went to unlock the paddock on the gate and the whole gate fell on top of me': Manager
Golf ball to the head can't stop Rolls at King of the Coast
Māhia mourns passing of 'Cowboy' Wesche.
Wools of NZ branding agreement with Chinese company
Leading Chinese rug and carpet company signs up with Wools of NZ.
Opinion: Tairāwhiti needs long-term planning for living in new climate change reality
OPINION: Long-term planning is needed for a new reality. Seniors are most vulnerable.
Gisborne's property buyouts lead to unexpected financial loss
Likely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.
Gisborne's Milner appointed as 120th judge of the Māori Land Court
'You care about this district because you are from here': Chief Judge Fox.
Leading NZTA a career highlight for departing chief
'Now is the right time for me to move on to other challenges': Rosie
Delay for Gisborne's landmark bridge project
Expected to be over original $2.68m costing by $35,500
Ben McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in Gisborne
McCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.
Stage play tackles issue of vaping among teens
Vaping spikes 20% at Gisborne Boys' High but an educational play aims to combat the trend.
Gisborne letters on Grey St, against more privatisation, for climate action by seniors
Gisborne letters on Grey St, against privatisation, for climate action.
More police sent to Wairoa after 'appalling' brawl
'Another shocking event that our community didn’t need': Police Area Commander.
Paddle power: Gizzy kayakers mix it with rising stars
Creditable performances from Christy Tate and 15-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy.
Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named
Police have released the name of the bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu last week.
Horouta weather early YMP storm to win well
Koura overcome a first-quarter deficit to power to victory.
SCAN invites seniors to shape climate future at August 12 meeting
Seniors are invited to join a climate action project, with a meeting on August 12.
Stick it to Hep C: Cure in eight weeks with Maviret
There are over 100 deaths annually from hepatitis C; early testing is key to prevention.
Gwynne Dyer: Slaughter of the innocents in Gaza — Israel has only anger, whereas Hamas has a genuine strategy
OPINION: Netanyahu wants a big, long war; dead Palestinian civilians suit Hamas.