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Organic experience: Colour Run all about fun while celebrating diversity
Hundreds expected for popular Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council event

Historic bridge foundations unearthed during Ruatōria drilling
A drilling rig halted on the Makarika No 2 Bridge, revealing old bridge foundations.

Tough opening home assignment for Gisborne Boys' High
Promising signs so far include narrow loss to powerhouse Kelston.

'It's worse than ever': Third strike by Medlab Central lab staff
Gisborne Hospital lab loses another scientist: Union

Renowned pianist returns to Gisborne for special concert event
Quang Hong Luu will perform at St Andrew’s Church on May 4 at 2pm.

What's on in Gisborne colour run, World Tai Chi Day and live music
What's on in Gisborne this weekend; Colour Run for Diversity and World Tai Chi Day

Scottish village honours NZ pilot hero who saved homes in WWII
Carlyle Everiss scholars visit his grave and attend ceremonies in Scotland annually.

Honouring history: Tairāwhiti prepares for Anzac Day commemorations
Thousands expected at Anzac Day dawn service at Cenotaph on Friday.

'Midway has lost a legend': Tributes to Rocky Hall
He coached and mentored hundreds over many decades.

'Aspiring leaders': HortNZ invites applications for board opportunity
The role offers 18 months as a non-voting board member with mentoring.

Community Hub winners: $5k boost for Tiniroto hall, Nūhaka club
'We know halls, clubrooms and marae are incredibly important for rural communities'

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club results from weekly competitions
McCombe, Cheyne post top score in bridge club comps

Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.

Customs fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposed
Operation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.

Gisborne rivals Thistle and United level on points
Two weeks ago, Jimmy Somerton had not scored five goals in a game. Now he's done it twice.

150 paddlers from here in long distance titles
There will be 150-plus paddlers from here contesting the long distance waka amas.

Anzac Day service details announced
Details for the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay Anzac dawn services announced.

Father Mark Field, Bishop Gielen honour Pope Francis
Pope Francis' death was mourned in Gisborne with a Requiem Mass at St Mary's.

Big team wins as individuals fire in Gisborne club darts
Perfect start by Arahanga as Stallions whitewash Spoilers

Rush of 180s in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa darts
Ruahine's Awatere hits highest finish, most tons by a female.