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Going to the dogs: Charity trials attract 160 entries from around North Island

Entries up by 20 on last year for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials

Gisborne's historic Muirs Bookshop turns 120, calls for local shopping boost

Celebrating the milestone is bittersweet for Kim Pittar, who recognises retail challenges.

Te Pāti Māori names Haley Maxwell for key seat in 2026 election

Maxwell spearheaded the historic Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti from Te Tairāwhiti.

'It’s about our incredible team': Business leader finalist at NZ Leadership Awards

Dmitrey Carruthers from Gisborne Engineering is into a second New Zealand final.

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Ruatōria

GeoNet received 116 reports of the quake by 1.25pm.

'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidates

Just five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections.

Gisborne hospitality positive about Uber launch, taxi drivers unsure population can sustain service

Uber is seeking local drivers for its upcoming launch in Gisborne.

Editorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancy

OPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend and beyond

All sorts of things to do in the region this weekend – and on a regular basis.

Three hospitalised in Tairāwhiti as whooping cough epidemic spreads

Health NZ warns infants under 12 months have the highest risk of severe illness.

Free heritage tour, talk on trailblazing women this weekend

Free Taruheru River tour on Saturday at 11am, led by Coralie Campbell-Whitehead.

Radio talk: Neville Clark has his say on The Country

New A&P Assoc life member points to farm to forest loss as biggest change in 40 years.

Hope for recovery: Harvest ban at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi fisheries extended

A local hapū asked for the measures to allow recovery from overfishing and storm events.

A More Secure Future: 'Straight-up kōrero' on big issues shaping land

'It will be a day of learning, sharing and planning for a more secure future.'

Building momentum: Indigenous summit aims at grassroots solutions

The summit will run from September 1 to 20, based in Tolaga Bay.

Landlord ordered to pay $3.7k after Tenancy Tribunal hearing

Tribunal adjudicator awarded tenant $3727 for various breaches by landlord