Gisborne District News

Readers views on local issues.

Nine arrests now after Wairoa brawl

Five gang members arrested so far in the police Wairoa fight inquiry.

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.

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.

Cassandra Woodhouse challenges justice in 'Prima Facie'

The New Zealand Theatre Company is bringing the acclaimed play 'Prima Facie' to Gisborne.

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Family hear 'I'm sorry' from police in missing woman case

01 Aug 03:27 AM

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

31 Jul 05:00 PM

Contractors have made considerable progress with the debris clean-up on the city beaches.

Wools of NZ branding agreement with Chinese company

31 Jul 05:00 PM

Leading Chinese rug and carpet company signs up with Wools of NZ.

Gisborne's property buyouts lead to unexpected financial loss

31 Jul 05:00 PM

Likely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.

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Gisborne's Milner appointed as 120th judge of the Māori Land Court

30 Jul 10:52 PM

'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

YMP, Boys' High too good in top-four openers

Goal blitzes from YMP A, GMC Green women.

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.

Ben McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in Gisborne

McCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.

Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named

30 Jul 02:57 AM

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.

Opinion

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.

Rockscalers finish their work at Waikare Gorge SH2 south

NZTA reports good progress on the rock scaling work in the Waikare Gorge.

New Zealand's GP shortage at critical level, fees set to rise

GP sector claims underfunding as costs rise; capitation funding lags.

Rock' n' roll number wins Dancing for Life

Sisters first and second in successful Life Education fundraiser.

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'Back to life': Ūawa man shares his medicinal cannabis story

26 Jul 05:01 PM

CBD the answer to his anxiety and depression from having drug-resistant epilepsy.

Rock scaling work again tonight

26 Jul 05:00 PM

Contractors will carry out rock scaling work in Waikare Gorge on SH2 south again tonight.

'Mixed Messages' exhibition: Where Dutch vibrancy meets Kiwi charm

26 Jul 05:00 PM

From Gisborne to Amsterdam: Cat Brown blends worlds in art.