Motorbike rider killed in Gisborne crash while fleeing police
The bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu on Thursday afternoon was fleeing police.
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Gisborne letters on climate concern and council spending
OPINION: Getting to net zero, and a challenge to Fed Farmers emissions commentary.
Games on: Gisborne girlpower ready for Olympic action
Sydnee Andrews, Alicia Hoskin and Saffi Vette embark on medal missions.
'Finally at peace': New home at last for mum and six children
Nine Gisborne families celebrate moving into new Kāinga Ora homes.
'Crossie's' death leaves huge gap
Family, friends devastated by digger driver's death in Waimatā River tragedy.
Club hockey arch-rivals YMP, Traktion to lock sticks
This weekend's hockey round offers up some juicy prospects.
Black Comet touring the country, with one performance in Gisborne this Saturday
Black Comet are touring their debut alum Episode One: Looking For A New Planet.
Last quarter surge gets YMP home
Horouta were too slick for OG Whāngārā in midweek netball.
Brown out to join elite club in King of the Coast at Tolaga Bay
A three-peat would emulate the tournament's greatest name: Peter Rouse.
Crown Manager to oversee Wairoa flood protection
'The Crown manager would be specifically focused on flood protection works.'
Discover upcoming events in the Tairāwhiti region
Gisborne events include Dancing for Life Education, a beach run, new art exhibition.
Counting down to opening of new hospice shop in Gisborne
Hospice Tairawhiti's new shop is to open sometime in September.
Hugo McGuinness perfects lines for Unity play debut
A new play by Nick Ward premieres at Unity Theatre on August 31.
Gisborne letters on bar frustration, natives and borrowing to meddle.
OPINION: Our readers write with their concerns.
Gisborne Golf Roundup: Park course reopens in wake of storm damage
South African has Poverty Bay senior club championship crown in his sights
Gisborne letters on land use, bar stymied, Grey St 'idiots', govt broke vs govt uncaring
Letters on land use, bar stymied, Grey St 'idiots', govt broke vs govt uncaring.
Career development opportunity for young farmers proved popular
Rabobank's Ag Pathways event held in Gisborne was fantastic, says one of the organisers.
Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.
Nearly 140 combos confirmed for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
Organisers are pleased with the number of novices competing in the trials' 58th year.
Fright night: Champs YMP overcome early scare from students
YMP A juggernaut rolls on in women's competition.
Life-altering events inspire Hailey’s career path
'I always thought I’d love to be a midwife, but I put it in the too-hard basket.'
Massive rescue effort after tragic incident on Waimatā River
'Getting him back to his family was the best result possible from a tragic situation.'
Gisborne letters on 'cruel' Govt cuts, cycleways, Grey St, US presidential race
Gisborne letters on US presidential race, 'cruel' public service cuts, cycleways, Grey St.
Wheels in motion on reversing speed limit cuts
Govt draft rule plans to reverse speed limit cuts by July 2025, may impact Gisborne roads.
Body of Gisborne excavator driver recovered from submerged cab last night
The driver was in the 30-tonne machine which flipped in the upper reaches of the river.
Temporary housing built in Gisborne for Wairoa
Toitu Tairāwhiti provides the first of seven temporary accommodation cabins to Wairoa.
Midwinter swim at Kaiti Beach: A chilly dip for a noble cause
Tracey Schwass spearheads the revival of the annual midwinter swim.
Fast-finishing Whāngārā outgun students
Top-of-the-table clash at the YMCA tomorrow night.
Smooth operators: Asphalt laid at cyclone-hammered Devil's Elbow
Around 80 contractors were involved in the operation.
Matariki festival unites Tairāwhiti with stars, music and heritage
World War I flag returned to Tolaga Bay; 'Boogieman' Chambers' single acknowledged.
Digger operator dies in river tragedy after machine tips over
Emergency services were notified of the incident at Waimatā about 10.20am.
Another great adventure: Gisborne umpire heading to Paris
'I rely on everyone’s support and can only do what I can do because of that.'
Gisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licence
Plans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.
Group claims East Coast MP 'misguided' over emissions plan
'Government needs to treat Tairāwhiti as a special case'.