'A great thing': Parish embraces new Pope Leo's mission
Tairāwhiti priest praises Leo's experience with the poor in Peru.
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$21,000 raised in Poppy Day appeal
The annual Poppy Day total is down a little on 2024.
'Four seasons in one day': Tahora Horse Sports crowns champions
Tui Teka and Chex earned top honours, winning multiple trophies for points.
Why VE Day was bittersweet for Gisborne Council
Mayor Bull defended the delay, citing instructions from Acting PM Walter Nash.
'Set off alarm bells': Measles fears as immunisation rates drop
Tairāwhiti ranked 17th out of 20 health regions for immunisation rates.
Dream overseas trip for Gisborne's Maika and Liana
Gisborne sisters are ready to travel as Kathmandu’s ‘overseas enthusiasts’.
'Wonderland': Gisborne photographer's creative journey earns top honour
'Impossibly possible': A Gisborne artist's journey to NZ's top photography accolade.
'Incredible experience': Gisborne school leads walking bus challenge
Gisborne Central School has earned $500 for its dedication to walking school buses.
Trio out to be top dogs at North Island champs
Edgington, Nehoff and Irwin are on the leaderboards at Taihape.
Farmers gather for insights on land use and emissions trading
About 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.
Eastland Port moves 223,869 tonnes of cargo in April
Eastland port exported nearly 224,000 tonnes of cargo last month.
Rising star: Local lock forward shines in Super Rugby debutSR
Ofa Tauatevalu debuted for Moana Pasifika against the Highlanders.
Persistency pays off on opening weekend of duck shooting season
Three shotguns seized for gun magazine and lead shot offences.
Government farm forestry ban good news but questions remain
Farm to forestry conversion loopholes must be closed, Federated Farmers says.
Whangara Angus to host bull-buying workshop
Better Beef Breeding workshop to be staged by B+LNZ on May 22.
'Patience, patience, patience': Farrier's secret to mastering the trade
John Hawthorne has been a farrier for nearly three decades in Gisborne.
'Fatality waiting to happen': Outcry over SH35 speed change
Since reducing to 80km/h, crashes had significantly decreased.
Sports dynasty: Black Ferns 7s achieve world championship treble
Kelsey Teneti helped the Black Ferns 7s win the world title in Los Angeles.
'Wonderful job': Chopper Month kicks off with rescue fundraiser
Westpac Gisborne aims to beat last year's $15,000 local fundraising total.
'Fully ablaze': Driver escapes as fire engulfs logging truck
Crews took two hours, 8000 litres of water in putting out blaze.
Reigning Champs hit pitch running in club hockey
Wins to YMP, GMC, LOB Traktion and Ngatapa to start the season
'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land return
The group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.
Honouring a legacy: Gisborne remembers suffragist Agnes Scott
Agnes Scott was the first woman on the Cook Hospital Board in 1925.
Ngāti Oneone calls for unused land return in Gisborne protest
The hīkoi walked from Gisborne District Council offices, towards Trust Tairāwhiti, Eastland Port, and finished at their occupation, Te Pa Eketū Shed on Hirini St.
Gisborne shootings: Four alleged gang associates denied bail
Two appeared in Gisborne District Court, two in Youth Court; bail was denied.
Museum loss draws concern — but it’s still a “regional gem”
Tairāwhiti Museum attracted 47,480 visitors, surpassing its target of 45,000.
Council puts out an alert on the rapid-growing moth plant
The GDC wants information about the locations of the vine.
'Senseless violence': Two people injured after shooting in Gisborne
Four people have been arrested and charged after a police pursuit.
'Your city, your colours': Public invited to shape historic hotel's facade
The seismic strengthening of Gisborne's West Lake Hotel is complete.
Game-changer: New rescue chopper for Eastland
Buying a new Airbus H145 is the culmination of several years of planning and focus.
Wanted: Land for tree trials to combat erosion in Tairāwhiti
The trial aims to test planting rates from 200 to 2000 stems per hectare.
‘Will fight for the right’: Gisborne hapū to stage hīkoi for land return
The hīkoi starts at 8am on Monday, May 5, at Gisborne District Council offices.
'Incredible milestone': Young Gisborne leader transforms engineering firm
Gisborne Engineering and their general manager named finalists in new national awards.
'Very special': Principal on Te Wharau's community-driven accolade
Principal Mark Harris said the win builds real pride in being part of Te Wharau.