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Bottles, bongs and condoms: R&V organisers pledge to keep a lid on litter this year
A local figure was concerned about litter in Gray's Bush as the festival approached.

Rhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZ
The North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.

Mixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rain
Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.

Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV
Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.

Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.

Fallen trees and near misses on Tairāwhiti highway during wind and record rainfall
Police advised motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Ranges due to fallen trees.

Gisborne’s Williams a winner in cup fashion stakes
'I love going to the races, drinking champagne and having a bet'

Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.

Decent weather to open festival but rain likely for New Year’s Eve
Many sites north of Gisborne were hit with 100mm of rain over a 24 hour period.

Gisborne tops country in Givealittle generosity for 2024
'This shows that even smaller communities can have an outsized impact'.

One dead after crash on SH35 between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
One lane of the road remains closed with traffic management near the crash scene.

‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor condition
Gisborne Hospital tackles road issues; safety prioritised in repair plans.

Art exhibition, winery party and R&V on in Tairāwhiti this weekend
What is on in Tairāwhiti this weekend and beyond?

‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.

Grow your own: My Backyard Garden Project
'Share that kai': How team gardening boosts food security.

Cyclone recovery success, school attendance challenges in first year as East Coast MP
Dana Kirkpatrick talks about the challenges and successes of her first year as MP.

Gisborne Council eyes medium-density housing to address crisis
Gisborne councillors urge caution on zoning to ensure fair treatment across areas.

Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.

Sarah Gordon's Mexican-inspired art exhibition opens at Matawhero Gallery
Mexican snapshots: Sarah Gordon's vibrant journey on display in Gisborne

‘A night’s trading lost': Fresh details on Hawke’s Bay mass power outage after lightning strike
More details have been released about the cause of the mass power outage.

Logs flow again over the Eastland Port wharf
Eastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.

Woman, 27, charged with murder after death of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.

Lightning strike: Thousands without power in the North Island, outages hit South Island
The outages are possibly due to lightning strikes.

'Pothole Nation': Slow-moving road trips await Kiwi holidaymakers this summer
AA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.

Rocket Lab launch, SH2 closure changes, return to fire restrictions
News from around Tairāwhiti in a brief format.

‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānau
The former councillor and East Coast Rugby Union life member died on Thursday.

'Disheartening': Gisborne beaches need a clean ... again
Contractors shifting bigger debris on the city beaches after the storm

High hopes of successful vintage
This week's rain welcomed by grape growers and winemakers

Dad goes extra mile to help son win drifting title
Corbyn Wilson retains MSC Challenge NZ drifting crown and looks to next step.