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Bigeye tuna hooks $10,000 at Gisborne Marlin and Tuna Hunt tournament

A potential New Zealand record 153-kilogram bigeye tuna was the star of what was hailed as “a boomer” of a Marlin and Tuna Hunt tournament despite the final day being cancelled due to the weather. Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club president...

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Murray Robertson

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Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answer

By Neil Reid * The answers grieving families of Cyclone Gabrielle victims want answered. * Coroner confirms what will be in scope for the inquest into tragedy deaths, and when hearings will be held. * Energy providers, health bosses, emergency...

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Cyclone Gabrielle second anniversary: Revisiting Gisborne’s Fergusson Drive

Homes on a Gisborne street impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle two years ago are gradually being raised for protection from another flood. The Taruheru River rose to extreme levels and flooded homes on the river side of Fergusson Drive in Te Hapara during...

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Tairāwhiti Matai internships offer unique learning with global experts

Sixteen interns have completed a 10-week summer programme at Gisborne’s Mātai Medical Research Institute, gaining hands-on experience in medical research and leadership training. The programme paired tertiary students with leading scientists...

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Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund grants to Tairāwhiti

Total Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund expenditure: $14,511,916 Total expenditure for Tairāwhiti: $3,545,380 Grants of $30,000 and over in Tairāwhiti Hiruharama Marae Committee: Flood protection, solar power system – $71,400 Tikapa Marae: Solar...

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