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Gisborne roads to convert from sealed to unsealed amid budget cuts
Some of Gisborne's asphalt roads will be switched to unsealed as the district council looks to save money, and public meetings have been held to discuss the impact.

Pygmy Sperm Whale euthanised after washing up on Gisborne beach
A three metre Pygmy Sperm Whale has been euthanised after washing up on Waikanae Beach, Gisborne on Friday.

Over 100,000 NZ households ‘crowded’, median income rises almost $25k
New data released by Stats NZ showed Gisborne was the worst in the country for crowded houses, followed closely by Auckland.

Our Changing World: The advances in MRI coming out of Gisborne
The Matai Medical Institute has already made waves with its MRI research, but if they have their way, this is just the beginning.

Unconscious person pulled from water off Gisborne coast
A rescue helicopter winched a medic to the unconscious person.

Gisborne homicide victim named as Wayne Tamahori Dewes
Police are investigating the death of Wayne Tamahori Dewes, who was taken from a Gisborne house to hospital with severe injuries but later died.

Toddler found wandering Gisborne streets, no missing child reported - police
Police said the boy was found on Matthews Road in Tamara and are urging anyone with information to call 111.

Homicide investigation launched after death in Gisborne
A man with "severe injuries" was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning but died soon after.

Live: The best places to be for the long weekend amid bad weather
Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne are the places to be this long weekend, according to MetService.

Gisborne grower finds new purpose growing flowers for The Rural Florist
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, juggles a busy young family with her burgeoning flower growing business.

Gisborne farmers fight for cyclone bridge rebuilds
A collection of Gisborne families are still anxiously awaiting updates about council-owned bridges destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, cutting them off from public roads.

Gisborne forestry firm's plan to battle woody debris
A Gisborne forestry firm plans to install three steel debris nets to reduce the amount of woody debris clogging waterways after severe storms.

Gisborne converting roads back to unsealed, amid budget cuts
Some of Gisborne's asphalt roads will be switched to unsealed as the district council looks to save money, and public meetings have been held to discuss the impact.

Well-suited Kiwi burns off the Melbourne Cup fashion competition
A Gisborne financial analyst has scooped a top prize at Australasian racing's fanciest fashion event.

The Hui: Unconscious bias a factor in Gisborne ED death
Jane Brunt’s father believes she and her partner were discriminated against in the hospital’s emergency department.

From tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring clean
Ex-district councillor of 10 years Meredith Akuhata-Brown, along with two other volunteers, are facilitating a "spring clean" of Gisborne's city CBD, supported by Gisborne District Council, artists and local businesses.

Man found with severe injuries in Gisborne dies, homicide probe launched
Police were called after the man was taken to hospital early this morning. He died shortly after.

Councillors call for action as rubbish dumping spirals out of control in Gisborne
A "roaring trade" in Gisborne's kerbside rubbish collection stickers online has raised concerns it could be linked to a much larger issue - illegal waste dumping.

10-year-old boy fatally shot hunter, father admits manslaughter charge
The boy was shooting possums from a ute using a thermal scope when he accidentally shot another hunter near Gisborne. His father didn’t have a firearm’s licence.

Gisborne Yacht Club lease cut short by 16 years
The lease will be shortened by 16 years after local iwi Ngati Oneone objected to its renewal application.