Latest from Gisborne

Trade Aid Tairāwhiti shifts to online-only amid store closures
Trade Aid stores to close nationwide as it shifts to an online focus.

What Gisborne people are thinking: alcohol harm, rail link, Grey St trial
What Gisborne people are writing to the paper about today.

Gisborne travellers tell of being caught in Noumea riots
World Travellers Gisborne owners saw burning tyres on the road and sensed unrest building.

Gisborne resident questions process to appoint leadership committee
Opinion: Appointments to Tairāwhiti leadership board not democratic.

Rotorua too good for Gisborne in 10-try First XV feast
Rotorua power home as Gisborne captain Hihi reaches his 50th milestone.

Former Turiroa school site returned to Wairoa iwi, set to become accommodation facility
Former country school site transferred to Wairoa post-settlement governance entity.

New pathway will make a difference at Te Puia
Patient journey eased with tweaks to Te Puia Hospital's helipad.

Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.

Gisborne council debates iwi representation in new leadership body
The LLB will address key issues and members are evenly split between iwi and council.

Closing in on solution to Māhia's Blacks Beach erosion issue
Answer to coastal erosion issue in final design stages.

'Exciting new chapter' in Gisborne paddler's journey
Sponsorship needed to get Gisborne ski and kayak national champ to Bulgaria.

Schools handled threat emergency really well: Police
"I’ve got nothing but praise for them, particularly Lytton High."

CEO warns Gisborne indoor sports centre "dead in the water" without funding
Indoor centre could host multiple sports and boost local economy.

Farming for Profit field day at Ngātapa this month
Beef+Lamb NZ invites farmers to a field day on Farming for Profit.

Opinion: Three Strikes Mark II will be a disaster, says contributor to original law
OPINION: Former Act MP David Garrett says the new Three Strikes bill will be a disaster.

Gisborne council seeks locals for crucial erosion control group
The Ūawa Group seeks community members, to consider Tairāwhiti's land and water future.

Gisborne District Council future-proofing waste disposal submissions
“Each decision we make today affects their future - take responsibility."

'Gisborne needs no-frills budget': Residents have say on council plans
'Grey St fiasco' sparks debate on spending priorities for district.

Poverty Bay into pennants final after 18th-hole drama
Patutahi ease into Oligoi final and Poverty Bay win thriller.

Four events celebrating classic Gisborne chardonnays over one weekend.
Chardonnay Affair is all about savouring Gisborne’s delicious chardonnay.

Gisborne mayor calls for better Nema comms
Mayor Rehette Stoltz sees further improvements needed with Nema response.

Flora and fauna on mixed media presented in new exhibition at Gisborne gallery
An appreciation of wine and love of native birds reflected in aptly named exhibition.

Tairāwhiti 'certainly' to be considered for a Gang Disruption Unit
Units will crack down on gangs and their criminal activities.

Thistle upbeat heading into road trip
Jags looking to build on first win of the season in Central Football’s Federation League.

School lunch changes spark concerns at Kaiti School
Govt to save $107m with simpler school lunch options.