Latest from Gisborne

Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months
The tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.

PM's 45% tariff battle: Luxon tells Hawke’s Bay he's working to 'open up' apple exports to India
Getting Hawke's Bay apples into India would be 'huge', but there's a big tariff roadblock.

Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury

'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.

Haumako's innovation transforms Wairoa into horticultural hub
Haumako is leading Wairoa's shift to high-tech horticulture with Envy apples.

Hawke's Bay's cyclone repairs - a handy timeline of what's coming
Construction on the new Rissington Bridge starts in August, lasting 12 months.

Senior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raids
Police found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.

Police investigate after Hastings house targeted in early morning shooting
Officers were called to the Cobham Place address about 3am.

Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.

On The Up: How a 2400km journey in a Mini transformed a Wairoa couple into heroes
The McNabbs raise over $40k for KidsCan in epic Pork Pie Charity Run.

House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.

Reluctant competitor to winner: Cameron Spence wins Gisborne heat of apprentice builders challenge
Cameron Spence was judged the top competitor of the six and will now compete nationally.

Opinion: Atishu’s racing journey isn’t over yet
OPINION: Atishu owned by a group of 17 people including Dannevirke’s Dean Shuker.

On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.

Tapuae mentor to coach Poverty Bay in Heartland Rugby
He coached Tapuae unbeaten to win the Poverty Bay title last year.

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

Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.

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.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Napier electorate could expand into East Coast
Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report