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!['Good progress' on works at Devil's Elbow, Waikoau Hill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Good progress' on works at Devil's Elbow, Waikoau Hill
Resurfacing, blasting, drainage and guardrail work being done along State Highway 2.
![Fears of serious injury or death as dirt bike riders run amok](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Fears of serious injury or death as dirt bike riders run amok
'This has to stop before someone gets hurt or killed.': Police
![Teary-eyed Kate hails city river pathway as 'magic'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Teary-eyed Kate hails city river pathway as 'magic'
'The outcome is fantastic and an asset for the community.'
![New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
![Gisborne house sales down 39.4%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gisborne house sales down 39.4%
Winter lull and economic conditions contribute to lower levels of activity, says REINZ.
![Westpac reaffirms commitment to Gisborne with bank renovation and local support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Westpac reaffirms commitment to Gisborne with bank renovation and local support
Westpac CEO visits Gisborne post-Cyclone Gabrielle, meets locals.
![Tight tussles expected in Gisborne premier midweek netball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tight tussles expected in Gisborne premier midweek netball
All set for exciting Whāngārā Old Girls derby at the Y.
!['Guardians of the land': Fed Farmers want their voice heard on land use rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Guardians of the land': Fed Farmers want their voice heard on land use rules
'We want to leave it in a better place for those who come after us.'
![Massive woody debris removal continues in Tairāwhiti](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Massive woody debris removal continues in Tairāwhiti
Jet boat joins chopper and excavators for river operation.
![Beef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Beef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bites
As the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.
![Gisborne letters on reducing fossil fuel use, pet poisonings, land use rule](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gisborne letters on reducing fossil fuel use, pet poisonings, land use rule
Gisborne letters on reducing fossil fuel use, pet poisonings, land use rules.
![Tairāwhiti initiative brings smiles and health services to local families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Tairāwhiti initiative brings smiles and health services to local families
'Seeing their smile after coming out of the dental clinic makes it all worth it.'
![Gisborne BHS last but closing Super 8 gap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gisborne BHS last but closing Super 8 gap
'The results don’t match performance': GBHS coach
!['Series of challenges' behind Tolaga Bay blueberry farm closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Series of challenges' behind Tolaga Bay blueberry farm closure
'It’s time we turn our heads to more viable investment opportunities.'
![Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
![Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar
The region was hit by severe weather and flooding in late June.
![Gisborne auto shop surprises with dual awards at national conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gisborne auto shop surprises with dual awards at national conference
'I was shocked to be fair': Benson Auto Clinic owner.
![Rugby finals a shot in the arm for Wairoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rugby finals a shot in the arm for Wairoa
'Wairoa will be the winner on the day,' Mayor Craig Little says.
![Forestry manager admits loss of public trust in industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Forestry manager admits loss of public trust in industry
The parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.
![LPSC gaining traction in Poverty Bay hockey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
LPSC gaining traction in Poverty Bay hockey
Ngātapa-Paikea shaping up as women's clash of the weekend.
![Thistle ready for revenge-seeking Western](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Thistle ready for revenge-seeking Western
They’re a decent team . . . but we’re certainly not scared of them.": Cramer
![Questions remain after Gisborne couple’s pets suffer horrific poisoning deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Questions remain after Gisborne couple’s pets suffer horrific poisoning deaths
'He started to vomit, fit and have a psychotic episode.'
![Guitar virtuoso Daniel Champagne to dazzle Gisborne at The Dome on Saturday night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Guitar virtuoso Daniel Champagne to dazzle Gisborne at The Dome on Saturday night
Daniel Champagne is to play at 40 locations on his 10th tour of NZ.
![What's on in Gisborne? Daniel Champagne, Tuia exhibition, winter Arts and Craft Fair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What's on in Gisborne? Daniel Champagne, Tuia exhibition, winter Arts and Craft Fair
What's on in Gisborne and regular events.
!['Horrendous': Two family pets poisoned, die within hours of each other](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Horrendous': Two family pets poisoned, die within hours of each other
'He was howling, shrieking, and running from a demon he couldn’t see.'
![Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round
Iwi radio stations, First Light marathon organisers, theatre group among other recipients
![New board for port and airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
New board for port and airport
'Our new board will play a crucial role in advancing our strategic goals.'
![Cyclone aftermath spurs legal fight over Tairāwhiti land practices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Cyclone aftermath spurs legal fight over Tairāwhiti land practices
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti seeks rule changes alongside Gisborne council after cyclone damage.