'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.
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'Pride in celebration': Strong turnout for Diwali event
How a vibrant Diwali festival is bringing the community together
'It's very sad': Gisborne cafe hit by $8k theft before Christmas
Offenders caught on CCTV breaking into Peel St business.
Footage shows break-in at Gisborne cafe's storage chiller
The owners of Zest Cafe estimate they lost $8000 worth of goods in the burglary shortly before Christmas. Video / Zest Cafe
Stand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutions
Stand Tū Māia is fighting for its future, securing operations until April.
'Arson inquiry': Fire damages room at Gisborne City Lodge
A bedroom was substantially damaged, but residents evacuated safely.
Eastland Port names five water scholarship recipients
Eastland Port has awarded five $1000 scholarships to top water athletes.
Rising stars: Young footballers impress at national futsal event
Gisborne players excel in Palmerston North, with strong performances across all grades.
Have paddle, will travel: Waka ama coach takes it to the world
Gisborne's Vesna Radonich practising what she preaches in waka ama.
'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure plan
Gisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.
Gisborne success at horse shows around the North Island
Resurgence of local riders in the working hunter and hunter jumping classes
Rees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader
'It’s good old-fashioned speedway'.
'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreams
Brooking Poi, 19, trains in plumbing at Linton Army Base, plans to return to Tairāwhiti.
Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions
'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'
Chopper makes rumbles of its own after Saturday night quake
Rescue chopper, bridge jumping, area commander welcome in news digest
New book delves into Māori history with essays from top scholars
Maranga! Maranga! Maranga! highlights Māori history, sovereignty and identity issues.
'Exhausting and scary': Mum shares journey through daughter's health battle
Charity helped a record 4452 families in 2023; CEO warns of rising demand this Christmas.
'A little bit humble': NZ Rugby awards to All Black great, Black Fern
'We’d just go out there and try to do something for the game we got so much out of.'
Te Ruanui ram sale at Matawhero yards baa-rilliant
'Craig and Yvonne have done a lovely job with them'
Home sweet home: Affordable housing development in Wairoa set for opening
Te Rauā features 30 larger whānau homes and 13-bedroom supported living complex
Gisborne District Council news: 2933 logging trucks of woody debris cleared from beaches
News from around Tairāwhiti.
From grudge matches to glory: What to expect at Gisborne golf event
The fun, family-friendly event is being held at the Awapuni Links on January 24.
'Standing with them': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne Council opposes Treaty Principles Bill, citing threats to local partnerships.
Community stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer service
Dot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.
'Steady sales': Gisborne retailers hopeful for Christmas boost
Large retail spending growth for Gisborne may not carry forward into Christmas.
Coastguard Gisborne securing future through Sunrise Foundation
Coastguard's endowment fund 'a call to action' for the community.
'Best of the best': Superstock stars set for Gisborne showdown
Rees family trio to lead the charge in Superstock Thunder series at Gisborne Speedway.
A decade in the making: Stage 2 of port twin berth gets Enviro Court tick
Extensive collaboration with community made outcome possible: Port general manager
Fiesta Latina to heat up Gisborne with salsa and samba at Midway Surf Hub
Experience Latin party vibes at Gisborne’s Fiesta Latina before Christmas.
Encore: Local musicians, Gisborne choir to stage another Christmas concert
'It's going to be a thrilling experience with such strong vocal and instrumental backing.'
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Diwali Festival, Rising Stars theatre and Christmas concert
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Diwali Festival, Rising Stars theatre and Christmas
Coast bridge lifted again
The Rotokautuku Bridge on SH35 near Ruatōria was lifted again yesterday.
$31.1m mental health facility opens at Gisborne Hospital
New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.
'A great start': Sweetcorn crop harvested early
The region’s sweetcorn is ready for picking and will be in stores this week.