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Gisborne’s Cook second in NZ Saloon Championship; clubmate Gooch wins NZ Streetstock Grand Prix

“We’re stoked with the result,” Cook told the Gisborne Herald

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Safety first as axe falls on 90-year-old tree at Gisborne Botanical Gardens

A 90-year-old magnolia tree at the Gisborne Botanical Gardens is to get the chop after it was severely damaged during weather events over the New Year holiday break. On January 1 around midday, the tree split nearly in half while the park was busy...

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Silver Muse calls again as Gisborne cruise ship season nears its end

Turanganui-a-Kiwa Poverty Bay was a picture today when the Silver Muse came calling for the third time this cruise ship season. She brought 558 passengers to Gisborne for the day. The ship was last here early January. “Conditions for the visit...

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Gisborne tent fire leaves woman with serious burns

A woman suffered burns to her hands and legs on Tuesday when the tent she was sleeping in on a Gisborne property caught fire. Emergency services responded to the incident in Centennial Cres, Te Hapara, about 6.45am. “[Fire and Emergency NZ] was...

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Farming

Rugby league great Tawera Nikau to speak at East Coast Farming Expo

Rugby league great and now farmer Tawera Nikau is set to inspire, celebrate and entertain at the East Coast Farming Expo this month. Nikau is guest speaker at the Property Brokers Evening Muster on Wednesday, February 19. League fans will know him...

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Suspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bare

Vandals are thought to be behind damage caused to new tree plantings along a Gisborne street. A Gisborne District Council spokeswoman said the council was aware 10 new trees on Chalmers Rd had been vandalised to varying degrees. The alleged...

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‘Tsunami of need’: Hospice struggles as funding fails to meet demand

Palliative care services face a funding crisis, risking their ability to meet increasing demand. Dr Anna Meuli warns of a “postcode lottery” in care access if national advisory roles are cut. Referrals have increased by over 50% in eight years...

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Fisherman lands possible record-breaking yellowfin tuna from land

By Benjamin Plummer A Hawke’s Bay fisherman has caught a massive 172cm yellowfin tuna, possibly the largest land-based catch in New Zealand. The fish, estimated at 65kg, was caught during Regan Ellison’s four-day fishing trip on the East Cape...

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Lee, Cheyne hold all the aces in Wednesday bridge

Eileen Lee and Robyn Cheyne made a great start to the Gisborne Bridge Club competition year, scoring 72.92% last Wednesday. Special mention also goes to Vicki Taylor and Ann McCombe for featuring in the results each playing day of the week, together...

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Wainui, Midway strike gold at junior surf champs

Wainui edged fellow Gisborne surf lifesaving club Midway on points in the Eastern Region junior championships in Ōhope at the weekend as both recorded strong results against the bigger Bay of Plenty teams. BoP clubs dominated the overall results...

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Gisborne drowning rates fall, data shows major safety improvements

Long-term data on drowning in the Gisborne region shows a “sustained reduction” in underwater drownings, according to Water Safety NZ. Drowning while diving or snorkelling is tied with drowning after slipping or falling into water at six deaths...

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Gisborne lab staff to strike for two around Waitangi weekend

Tlab medical laboratory staff in Gisborne confirmed they will strike for 24 hours on Wednesday and Friday, either side of Waitangi Day. Medlab staff and their Allied Scientific and Technical (Apex) Union colleagues in Whangārei, Taranaki, Waikato...

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