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'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure

The presses are rolling again.

German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples

A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.

Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe

Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking

Property boom: Gisborne region soars in home consents and sales

Huge amount of property market "positivity" after a tough 2023.

A steady-as-she-goes February at the port

Eastland Port had a “steady” February shipping-wise. Eight log ships took over 178,000 tonnes of logs out of the region and it was another good cruise ship month with five vessels visiting. Hundreds of passengers and crews explored the region in...

Powering on in a tough year

2023 has been an exceptionally busy year for the team at the region’s electricity lines company, Firstlight Network. In March, Eastland Network became part of Clarus (formerly Firstgas Group), one of New Zealand’s largest energy groups.

Visa rules hampering flight schools, potential for regional economies

The new Government has been urged to loosen visa rules for Vietnamese pilot cadets, so the pilot training industry can live up to its potential to invest up to $162 million a year into regional economies. Aviation NZ and Education New Zealand...

CPS celebrates 10 years, delivering $1bn of works

Gisborne-based Civil Project Solutions (CPS) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. Since 2013, CPS has delivered over $1 billion of public and private works through civil project management and engineering services across Tairawhiti and...