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Gisborne reeling after losing another ‘good bugger’
Tony Crosswell, 48, died when the digger he was operating tipped into the Waimata River near Gisborne on Monday.

Motorcycle rider dead after allegedly fleeing police
A person has died after a motorcycle rider allegedly fled from police and crashed in Gisborne.

Police seize 'plethora of firearms' in Gisborne
Two men have been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and explosives.

Person dies after digger submerged in Gisborne river
Police are working to recover a body from a digger under water on a private property.

Gisborne bar owner’s frustration over liquor licence
Ben McCann spent hundreds of thousands on his beer garden, but lost his liquor licence after an appeal by a nearby school.

More rain due for Tasman, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
The weather should improve on Tuesday around much of the motu, but with heavy rain overnight it will still be a damp day.

Gisborne forestry company agrees it should be subject to enforcement order
Environmental costs should be paid ‘by the largest forestry company in China, not some of the most impoverished communities in New Zealand’, court hears.

Tai Rawhiti to see major land management shift under new council plan
Gisborne District Council plans to designate high-erosion areas where farming and forestry must cease.

Gisborne surfers’ clean-up undone by new storm debris
Woody debris has once again filled culverts in Gisborne's Wainui Stream after last week's storm - a build-up being described as "a lot worse than Gabrielle".

Gisborne flood: Tragic week to linger long after waters recede, MP says
Roading contractors and damage assessors are working through Matariki weekend after the severe flooding.

East Coast flooding: Rain to fall for days, but the worst is over, forecasters say
High winds are still hampering work to reopen roads and restore power after Wairoa and Gisborne were cut off by "catastrophic" floods.

One person dead after motorbike crash in Gisborne
Police had signalled for the rider of the motorbike to stop however they fled, eventually crashing.

Nine Gisborne families move into Kainga Ora homes, more houses planned
Nine Gisborne families celebrated moving into new Kainga Ora homes, providing stable, long-term housing. The development includes homes with up to six bedrooms, strategically located near Te Hapara School.

Trinity Koha dental clinic brings relief for Gisborne mama
Tai Rawhiti mothers - some of whom had turned to pliers and alcohol to numb tooth pain - are finding relief at a free dental service.

Person in digger submerged in Gisborne river
Police say they are working to recover a person believed to be in a digger after it became submerged in the Waimata River.

Gisborne’s woody dilemma - forestry companies decry clean-up costs
Forestry companies faced with increased rates to help cover costs of cleaning Gisborne’s beaches say they are being unfairly targeted.

'Watershed moment' in Gisborne's legal fight against forestry slash
Prosecutions and fines haven’t deterred actions of forestry companies from poor compliance and things have got worse says Gisborne District Council

How does it feel to go from Gisborne to Glastonbury? 'Pretty chill,' DJ Messie says
The call to play Glastonbury came very last minute - and it only panned out because of a pre-planned trip to the UK and Europe in July.

Live: Gisborne residents urged to use water carefully after break in main supply pipe
The break occurred on Wednesday afternoon after a landslide and accessing the area has proved challenging due to the adverse weather conditions.