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Another slip closes highway near Ōpōtiki
Trucking operators in and out of Gisborne forced to go long way round again.

Turihaua yearlings up for sale in on-farm auction today
Turihaua Angus present their 2024 yearling bulls for sale today on-farm.

First-minute goal sinks Thistle in playoffs
'We were just not good enough on the day ... there's no shame in that.'

Man seriously injured in van crash on Mata Rd near Tokomaru Bay
Fire allowed to burn-off, three suffer minor injuries in Whareratas crash

Rescue chopper auction raise $113,000 as trust chairman Willock steps down
'.An incredible man who has totally dedicated his life to the betterment of others.'

Gisborne family home shot: ‘We have done nothing to invite this event into our lives’
Investigation ongoing into who fired bullet into family home in Gisborne.

'Don't be afraid to be Māori': Annalise embraces te reo
From doubt to pride: 'I am Māori and I know I am Māori'.

Cheers and tears as inspirational East Cape trek ends
'My blisters are stinging, but my heart is singing': Sophie Land

Councillors approve lease for Gisborne multisports hub development
Gisborne's Victoria Sport and Recreation Hub moves closer to reality with lease approval.

PM helped with the spinach harvest at 11ha undercover greenhouse in Gisborne
The Prime Minister toured LeaderBrand's Gisborne operation when he was here this week.

Touched many lives: Whanau celebrate Midge's life
'Let’s carry on Mum’s legacy by striving to work hard, care for others and smile more.'

Towering climb honours lost firefighters
Tairāwhiti volunteers tackle 1003 stairs in full firefighting kit.

Prime Minister discusses vital partnership for Tairāwhiti's recovery and growth
PM praises Te Tairāwhiti’s economic plan, calling it “one of the best I have seen'.

Mohaka job doubled in size because of underslip
'Extremely steep terrain on the bank made this a difficult site to fix.'

Centre Stage's We Will Rock You chance to break free
Songs stay with you long after the curtain goes down

Homeward bound: Rural trust fundraising trek ends in Gisborne today
Hoping to see funds used for Outward Bound experience.

LeaderBrand sustainability manager wins highest honour in NZ horticulture industry
Stuart Davis has been awarded the Bledisloe Cup for 2024.

Vehicle crashes into building at Awapuni
Police were called about 7am and the road is closed.

Do-or-die playoff for Gisborne Thistle
Long and winding road for Jags to make 2025 Central League second division

'We are not against Māori wards': PM emphasises principle of local democracy in debate
PM speaks on Māori wards, healthcare, forestry while visiting Gisborne.

Explore Susan Vorster's hydrangea-inspired art exhibition in Gisborne this spring
From South Africa to Gisborne: Vorster's journey through art and memory.

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: art exhibition, Queen musical and rugby clash
What's on in Tairāwhiti: monthly market, art exhibition, Queen musical and rugby clash.

Waka bridge takes shape after Covid delays
New open-air pedestrian bridge for Gisborne set to open this summer.

Third generation Gisborne plumber aims to match older brother's national win
Cleaning up the regional event hasn't left Seth Hall drained- he wants the top prize.

Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana's Ngā Reta brings reo-Māori theatre to Gisborne
Award-winning playwright self-funds Ngā Reta tour to celebrate Mahuru Māori.

Five-year-old Tayla Slade prepares for first haircut to raise funds for cancer
Tayla Slade seeks $1000 for the Cancer Society through her hair donation and fundraiser.

Gisborne East Coast golf clubs wrap: Maruszewski in class of his own in Poverty Bay
Hukanui Brown has claimed a sixth Patutahi senior crown in a row.

Finding better outcomes after family violence - the career legacy of Sam Aberahama
Aberahama left police and Tairāwhiti after 14 years as area commander to be with whānau.

Woolworths staff stage historic stop work protest for better pay and conditions
First-ever walkout sees thousands join Gisborne workers in a two-hour stop work protest.