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‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in Tairāwhiti

Work has started on the demolition of the netball pavilion in Gisborne’s Victoria Domain, paving the way for the redevelopment of the facility. “It’s about time,” Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga said. “I would have loved for those new...

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Gisborne Herald

28 Jan 2025

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‘It’s a blessing’: Mum shares journey of first 2025 baby in Tairāwhiti

Bille Akuhata and daughter Terēhia are getting on with life in Tolaga Bay as the first Tairāwhiti mum and baby of 2025. Father Anthony Sidney, Akuhata’s partner, had proudly been telling everyone, Bille said when the Gisborne Herald visited mum...

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Gisborne Herald

28 Jan 2025

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Why Tairāwhiti gets a long weekend on Auckland Anniversary

On Monday, Tairāwhiti residents will enjoy a day off for Auckland Anniversary Day. But why does a region hundreds of kilometres from the Queen City observe this holiday? Many statutory holidays signify no particular meaning to Kiwis such as those...

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Gisborne Herald

25 Jan 2025

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Gisborne beaches snubbed in NZ Herald’s best beaches competition

Gisborne beaches don’t compare with the best beaches in the country, according to NZ Herald readers in the publication’s 2025 annual best beaches competition. Herald readers voted for 10 nominees in five categories, including best surfing...

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Gisborne Herald

25 Jan 2025

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‘Same work, same pay’: Lab workers strike for wage parity

TLab staff in Gisborne and colleagues across the country will strike early next month after pay parity negotiations failed. Medical lab workers and members of Apex (Association of Professional and Executive Employees) – a specialist union for...

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Gisborne Herald

24 Jan 2025

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Whooping cough epidemic: 13 cases in Tairāwhiti since November

Tairāwhiti has recorded 13 cases of whooping cough and one baby has been hospitalised since a national epidemic was declared in November. National Public Health Service public health medicine specialist Dr Matt Reid said 1232 cases had been...

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Gisborne Herald

24 Jan 2025

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‘Tough decision’: Ophthalmologist reflects on leaving Gisborne after 17 years

Ophthalmologist Graham Wilson has reluctantly left Gisborne after serving the community for 17 years. Wilson is now based in Christchurch where he will continue to work in the public and private sectors. He left Gisborne mainly to be closer to his...

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Gisborne Herald

18 Jan 2025

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Relay for Life set to return with new layout

Relay for Life is back and only 10 weeks away. Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society has designed a new layout at the A and P Showgrounds’ Poynter Park location and is ready to take more registrations for individuals and teams for the March 29-30...

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Gisborne Herald

18 Jan 2025

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‘Exhaustion’ sees online foodbank’s doors closed

The organiser of a Gisborne-based foodbank says he is “exhausted” and has made the decision to close down after eight years of operating. Johnathan Pere, the organiser of Online Foodbank NZ/HQ Gisborne, formerly known as East Coast Community...

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Gisborne Herald

17 Jan 2025

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Gisborne’s Rugby Park has rich history featuring Maori All Black stars

The Māori All Blacks have graced the turf of Gisborne’s Rugby Park twice in their illustrious history and may play here again shortly. Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union chairman Hayden Swann has suggested the Māori or Super Rugby side Hurricanes...

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Gisborne Herald

15 Jan 2025

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Cancer Society looking forward to a bigger Relay for Life in 2025

The Cancer Society aims to surpass last year with an even bigger Relay for Life as the 2025 event approaches. Gisborne’s Relay for Life returned to being an annual event in 2024 after consecutive relay cancellations because of Covid-19 and Cyclone...

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Gisborne Herald

11 Jan 2025

Gisborne Herald

Gisborne’s revamped Rugby Park could host Māori All Blacks or Hurricanes in 2026

The Māori All Blacks or Super side the Hurricanes could play on the new-look Rugby Park next season as a multimillion-dollar revamp continues at Poverty Bay’s rugby fortress. This great news for rugby and sports fans has been suggested as...

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Gisborne Herald

09 Jan 2025

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When horses were prohibited from using Gisborne’s new Peel St Bridge

Technology, modes of transport and the times move on, but Gisborne’s roads have always been a source of great debate. A Gisborne Borough Council meeting held a century ago (as of Wednesday) saw councillors discuss a request from Clare and Clare to...

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Gisborne Herald

09 Jan 2025

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‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in Tairāwhiti

‘It’s a blessing’: Mum shares journey of first 2025 baby in Tairāwhiti

Why Tairāwhiti gets a long weekend on Auckland Anniversary

Gisborne beaches snubbed in NZ Herald’s best beaches competition

‘Same work, same pay’: Lab workers strike for wage parity

Whooping cough epidemic: 13 cases in Tairāwhiti since November

‘Tough decision’: Ophthalmologist reflects on leaving Gisborne after 17 years

Relay for Life set to return with new layout

‘Exhaustion’ sees online foodbank’s doors closed

Gisborne’s Rugby Park has rich history featuring Maori All Black stars

Cancer Society looking forward to a bigger Relay for Life in 2025

Gisborne’s revamped Rugby Park could host Māori All Blacks or Hurricanes in 2026

When horses were prohibited from using Gisborne’s new Peel St Bridge

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