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Six decades of Māori art: Sandy Adsett's retrospective opens at Tairāwhiti Museum
Artist looks forward to reconnecting with Tairāwhiti artists and whanau.
Dry spell continues for Gisborne region
Less than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.
Gisborne council resumes meetings at rural marae
Cyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.
'Quite disappointing': Heartland rugby boss calls for governance battle to end
There is a push for any new national board to look after the game at a grassroots level.
Rocket Lab’s PREFIRE mission to track polar heat for climate study
Rocket Lab's next mission, 'Ready, Aim, PREFIRE', is set for launch on or after May 22
Letter: Public service cuts seem arbitrary, damaging
OPINION: Past National governments rehired sacked staff as costly consultants.
'Ghost town': Proposed alcohol crackdown 'calamitous' for CBD
'We do not need additional medieval, antiquated laws that will stifle business and tourism
Debate heats up over alcohol licence limits near Gisborne schools
The policies aim to reduce Gisborne’s high density of alcohol outlets.
Gisborne golf round-up
This week's news and results from Gisborne and East Coast golf clubs.
Mixed iwi response to fast-track bill
Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki is supportive of the bill; Rongowhakaata does not.
Tairāwhiti's praised in weather crisis report
The region 'is an example of the benefit of role clarity, strong relationships'.
Abuse leads to pool staff undergoing 'de-escalation' training
Council officials say they won't 'tolerate' their pool staff being abused.
Over 9000 helicopter rescues in 2023: How you can help this May
Over 9,228 rescue missions flown in NZ in 2023; support needed.
Youths apprehended in Gisborne after car theft spree
A stolen car crashed on Thursday, cutting power to hundreds of homes.
Bailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast community
A new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.
Move over beach season, we're here for NZ's best gardens
For a natural escape, head to one of NZ's stunning gardens
Hundreds lose power in Gisborne as police investigate multiple car break-ins
A 'bloody angry' victim is counting the cost.
'I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protests
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described the cancellation as a 'victory'.
Service academy students to march with veterans
East Coast rangatahi are honouring their tīpuna for Anzac Day.
Oranga Tamariki left with no lawyers in Gisborne or Southland
The ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Complex investigation continues with focus on being 'methodical'
Kane Te Paa and Chrysler Stevens-Mark died after a 100-person brawl on March 23.
Six accused after rainbow crossing painted over in Gisborne plead not guilty
The alleged offences relate to incidents on separate dates last month.
Another Gisborne forestry company loses accreditation
Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.
Cyclone Gabrielle dumps on Tai Rawhiti - now its the rubbish
Fly-tipping is skyrocketing in Gisborne, with 700 tonnes of rubbish dumped
Sky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringes
Mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.
Shane Jones joins ‘shrill’ climate change voices - only for ‘practical things'
'Please have confidence we're going to continue in this direction.'
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
Lots of gain with latest skincare treatment at Hawke’s Bay clinic
The new MP mode stimulates more collagen, giving better results.
I drove State Highway 35 and it's easily one of the best road trips in the world
Not just a catchy song, it's a belter of a journey too.
House sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?
Be cool-headed, economist advises sellers as more homes go on the market.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
Meth offender claims $31k seized cash was from selling 5205 pipes - police say yeah right
Cops calculated former Mob boss would have had to have made more than 5000 pipes.
Gisborne District Council will formally support Māori wards
Local body elections in 2025 will have binding referendums on the matter.