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'A great thing': Parish embraces new Pope Leo's mission
Tairāwhiti priest praises Leo's experience with the poor in Peru.

World Cup winner at helm of Hamoterangi NPEC
'This year is about planting seeds, getting buy-in...': Coast coach

$21,000 raised in Poppy Day appeal
The annual Poppy Day total is down a little on 2024.

Five games, five wins to PBEC young guns
Zoe Trowell earned her first centre title; Dylan Foster secured his 21st.

150 and counting: Milestone match for OBM's Dickson
“I love the people and the brotherhood the most ..."

Grand final rematch starts Saturday club hockey action
'YMP A would go in as favourites but expect Boys’ High to make a game of it.'

'Four seasons in one day': Tahora Horse Sports crowns champions
Tui Teka and Chex earned top honours, winning multiple trophies for points.

YMP end Tapuae's unbeaten run 28-12
Wins to YMP, OBM and HSOB in week 4 of Poverty Bay senior rugby

Dream overseas trip for Gisborne's Maika and Liana
Gisborne sisters are ready to travel as Kathmandu’s ‘overseas enthusiasts’.

What's on in Gisborne; Live rock music, Cooks Cove Harriers Club run and steam train excursion
What's on in Gisborne; Live rock music, Cooks Cove Harriers run and steam train excursion

'Wonderland': Gisborne photographer's creative journey earns top honour
'Impossibly possible': A Gisborne artist's journey to NZ's top photography accolade.

'Incredible experience': Gisborne school leads walking bus challenge
Gisborne Central School has earned $500 for its dedication to walking school buses.

Trio out to be top dogs at North Island champs
Edgington, Nehoff and Irwin are on the leaderboards at Taihape.

Counting down to Tahunga Open: A golfing and social occasion
Entries set to go out for 2025 edition of Poverty Bay Men's Open.

Anzac Day tournament draws 46 players
Differentials decide the winners of the Anzac Day Triples tournament at Kahutia.

Farmers gather for insights on land use and emissions trading
About 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.

Eastland Port moves 223,869 tonnes of cargo in April
Eastland port exported nearly 224,000 tonnes of cargo last month.

Government farm forestry ban good news but questions remain
Farm to forestry conversion loopholes must be closed, Federated Farmers says.

Whangara Angus to host bull-buying workshop
Better Beef Breeding workshop to be staged by B+LNZ on May 22.

Family ties: Father and twins feature in bowling victory
Kahutia Bowling Club won the Burnside Trophy, beating Tolaga Bay.

Three wins, 26 ends: Composite team clinches Bellerby tournament title
Five teams had three wins at the Bellerby Graded Optional Fours Tournament.

'Patience, patience, patience': Farrier's secret to mastering the trade
John Hawthorne has been a farrier for nearly three decades in Gisborne.

'Fatality waiting to happen': Outcry over SH35 speed change
Since reducing to 80km/h, crashes had significantly decreased.

Sports dynasty: Black Ferns 7s achieve world championship treble
Kelsey Teneti helped the Black Ferns 7s win the world title in Los Angeles.

More teams sought for GIZminton social and competitive grades
BIZminton 2025 starts this week for social and competitive badminton players.

'Wonderful job': Chopper Month kicks off with rescue fundraiser
Westpac Gisborne aims to beat last year's $15,000 local fundraising total.

'Fully ablaze': Driver escapes as fire engulfs logging truck
Crews took two hours, 8000 litres of water in putting out blaze.

Outsiders rule: Top young surfers turn it on at Junior Pro
Gisborne's Pardoe and Smith make age group finals as next-gen showcase their potential.