Latest from Gisborne

'Delicate issue': Gisborne bridge remains closed, awaiting cultural elements

"It is a rather delicate moment at this point, so we’re treading a little lightly."

Bousfield, Woods unbeaten on way to Jenny Virtue HiLo title

Players new to croquet learn the ropes alongside experienced campaigners.

Broken sleep no hardship for proud Gisborne grandmother of Ally Wollaston

First Kiwi winner of Tour of Britain dedicates ride to godmother's husband

‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20

Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.

Bell set to ring for round 2 of Poverty Bay club hockey

GMC, LPSC derbies looking like one-way traffic on round 1 form

Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised

FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.

This one's for Ronnie: Whāngārā derby fitting homage for much-loved coach

'This will be a special tribute to their coach, friend and mentor.'

Gone in 28 seconds: Tapuae's Manuel stuns OBM with quickfire try

High School Old Boys are up into third after their Carmichael Cup win over Ngātapa.

Rhythm and Vines organisers to support SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust with fundraising

Rhythm and Vines has made SuperGrans Tairawhiti their official charity partner.

Gisborne council urges participation in local elections, Māori wards vote

Nominations open on July 4 and close on August 1.

'Out of control': Fed Farmers welcomes laws to stop carbon forestry on productive farms

Fears 750,000 breeding ewes will be lost from land going into pine trees.

Residents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in Gisborne

Residents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.

'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt

Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.

'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgrade

The Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.

Defending champs take round one honours

YMP A and GMC Green have perfect records after the first round of matches.

Children's Commissioner calls for urgent action on poverty, mental health

Dr Claire Achmad is calling for bipartisan action to end child poverty in New Zealand.