Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact
At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.
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Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line
More than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.
Creative arts funding applications now being taken
'We encourage you to have a look at the fund criteria,' Gisborne District Council says.
Midgets go big on Gisborne track
Baypark drivers Earl, Browne first and second in Away Series.
Work starting soon on new home for Mareikura waka ama after cyclone devastation
Work starts on a proper base in Anzac Park for Mareikura Waka Ama club this March.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
‘A servant of her people’: Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi farewelled
'Iritana had a very, very firm belief that we can be better.'
‘Waitangi for our Rangatahi’: Waitangi event in Gisborne for the youth
Waitangi is looking relatively quiet in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa and Tairāwhiti
‘Essential role’: Lab strike impacts testing availability across NZ
TLab strike continues on Friday but lab at Gisborne Hospital remains open
Four-mission Japanese contract confirmed by Rocket Lab
Satellites have capability to collect high res images through cloud and at night.
Safer Farms gets funding of $11m-plus from ACC
Money pledged for the grassroots Farm Without Harm strategy.
Beef forum will provide latest info
A forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.
‘Tsunami of need’: Hospice struggles as funding fails to meet demand
'We’re having to prioritise which referrals we accept, which is morally distressing....'
Suspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bare
The newly planted trees were stripped bare of branches and leaves this week.
Bon voyage ... again: Silver Muse welcomed and farewelled for third time
Regatta and Artania to bring 2024-2025 Gisborne cruise season to a close
Gisborne drivers in top gear at NZ events
Cook second at saloon nationals, Gooch wins NZ streetstock Grand Prix
For the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed
'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'
Tent fire safety warning after woman seriously injured
A woman suffered burns to her hands, legs and feet in the fire.
Full circle: From rugby league star to farmer
'I love speaking at events like the expo because it is talking to like-minded people ...'
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
Wainui, Midway strike gold at junior surf champs
'We have a great vibe in the Gizzy clubs and it makes the carnivals so much fun.'
Gisborne drowning rates fall, data shows major safety improvements
One death was Gisborne's official 2024 drowning tally, but the region was hit hard.
'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
National leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.
Thriving by driving and diving: Tairāwhiti youth getting the skills to succeed
Parents said the week-long programmes had been great for their children.
‘Family first’: Gisborne helicopter leader’s next chapter
Shaun Stewart is the new base manager at the Gisborne hangar.
Niwa outlook forecasts ‘50%’ chance of La Nina persisting
Gisborne briefs: weather, woolhandling, kapa haka and cruise ships
Gang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone ban
Gang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.
Gisborne juniors hungry to turn training into glory
Midway, Waikanae, Wainui flags to fly at Ōhope Beach at junior ERCs
Ngāti Porou director's movie a road trip of discovery
'I wanted to make a film that puts a Māori world view front and centre of the screen'
Cruise season resumes with Silver Muse bringing more than 500 visitors
Silver Muse arrives Tuesday with over 500 passengers from Tauranga.
One person dies after water-related incident on East Cape
Emergency services were called to a Hicks Bay address just before 4pm.
Gisborne plan changes propose ‘significant urban growth’
Public engagement on the Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan review is now open.
Big things, little packages: F2 midgets ready to fly
Gisborne Giants team named for Superstock Teams Championship.
Newcomers welcome as Gisborne choir rehearsals resume
'Deja vu': Gisborne choir to restart rehearsals for Mozart masterpiece.