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01 Jan 2025

The remarkable story of the U-boat that slipped into NZ unnoticed

January 15 will be the 80th anniversary of a daring maritime exploit of World War II when German U-boat U-862 sailed undetected into Gisborne harbour. The 2016 publication of U-boat in New Zealand Waters, researched and written by the late Gerald...

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02 Jan 2025

Gisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and business

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Gisborne local Nea (Ingrid) Collins was shocked to find out she had been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori, business and health governance. When...

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31 Dec 2024

Wheels of Hope: Young Gisborne woman gets first car thanks to community support

A Gisborne teenager says the gift of a new car through a charitable initiative has motivated her to keep pushing herself. Wheels of Hope has been run by the Gisborne Collision Centre, formerly DJ Mac Panel & Paint, since 2023 in partnership with...

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08 Jan 2025

SuperGrans Tairāwhiti limiting food parcels and improving wraparound services

A Gisborne-based charity is making significant changes next month to its food parcel and kai provision model to ensure its sustainability and address the causes of food scarcity and food insecurity. SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust will introduce...

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Tairāwhiti News Digest: Spark starts shed fire, rescue chopper callouts

A fire which destroyed a Gisborne shed over the weekend is believed to have started from sparks getting into its dust extraction system. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a shed used for woodworking on a property in Russell St about...

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Rodeo riders turn on an ‘awesome’ show for a record crowd

The 2025 Gisborne Rodeo attracted a record number of spectators to its Birrell St venue at the back of Showgrounds Park on Saturday, organisers say. Gisborne Rodeo Club secretary Sue Rylott said they had to open up a third paddock for vehicle...

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Health NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne ED

Health New Zealand is reassuring the Gisborne community that people who need hospital-level care will continue to receive it as the local emergency department faces high demand. John Swiatczak, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti group...

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