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Dana Kirkpatrick returning to Parliament after winning East Cape electorate
National candidate Dana Kirkpatrick was the incumbent for the seat.
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Charity faced possible deregistration when awarded $1m Health NZ tender
Health NZ said it would assess its process in awarding the tender to Te Kupenga Net Trust.
'Critical point': Meeting on Gisborne Park Golf Club's future amid financial challenges
Declining membership and a need for fresh volunteers have created challenges for the club.
Industry group says new minister role needed for freight
The National Road Carriers Association says its suggestions could benefit regions.
Judicial review sought over Govt's approval of four Mahia rocket launches
The three applicants claim the satellite launches could have helped Israel's military.
Tairāwhiti to get Govt-funded programme to reduce meth demand
A contract has been awarded for a programme in Tairāwhiti aiming to reduce meth harm.
Helicopter makes hard landing at Gisborne Airport, two people injured
Two people had minor injuries that did not need hospital treatment.
'Widespread pavement failure': Contractors sought to upgrade hospital roading
Health NZ aims to improve the condition and reliability of key roads at Gisborne Hospital.
Forestry contractor liquidation: Creditors reportedly owed close to $4.5m
The total distributed to Stubbs' creditors was $341,898, from claims totalling $4,795,715.
Gisborne to explore merger for East Coast councils
Could Gisborne and its neighbouring councils find mergers favourable?
'Not just a church': Memories shared ahead of Gisborne Presbyterian Parish dissolution
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand leaders travelled to Gisborne for the weekend.
‘God is my boss’: Raw juice seller clashes with judge, demands $134 trillion
Riiria Jade Tatana told the court she intended to sue the Crown for $134 trillion.
Person critically injured Waituhi workplace incident
WorkSafe has been advised of the incident on Judd Rd.
Lifelong musician Martha Kelly launching first album in Gisborne
The album is a mix of soft jazz, blues and more.
'Breaks my heart': Storm fells NSW native tree mysteriously found in Gisborne
The 9.45m Eucalyptus parvula was rare in NZ, normally growing 1000m above sea level.
Gisborne residents told to stay away from coast, SH35 closed
NZ Transport Agency closed the highway from Okitū to Potaka just before 1.30pm.
Tenants told pet pigs would be shot if they caused complaints
Tenants also felt 'blindsided' paying for a neighbour's power with no way to measure use.
'Accident waiting to happen': Sawmill fined after two workers badly injured weeks apart
One worker suffered a 20cm laceration; a second had broken bones and internal bleeding.
21st birthday double murder: Gangster is hated 'with a passion'
Libya Tamihere was found guilty of murdering two men. Now he has been sentenced.
Catch limit reduced 30% for spiny rock lobster as fishery under pressure
Limits were reduced in Gisborne, and increased in Otago after consultation.
Bill Maangi murder case going to trial
Two men charged with murder and one charged with accessory to murder appeared in court.
Regional airline questions Government funding criteria
Air Napier COO Arsel Aslam said funding decisions should be applied consistently.
New leaders steering rural education organisation for reset
Tairāwhiti Rural Education Activities Programme had a mihi whakatau with its new leaders.
Wild dogs spark fears for native birdlife and hunting disruption
A pack seen in the forest between Gisborne and the Bay of Plenty has caused concerns.
Two service stations run out of 91 petrol in Gisborne
The Z service station on Gladstone Rd and the Pak’nSave fuel stop on Cobden St had no 91.
Watch: Woman uses car to disrupt suspected burglary
A video of the incident has reached nearly 300,000 views online, and commenters approve.
Ministry of Education pauses school bus route changes after community outcry
The decision to put the changes on hold comes after widespread opposition to them.
Committee denies liquor store licence renewal after 20 years of operation, owner to appeal
A reserved decision on Red Door Liquor Store's licence renewal was released this week.
$3m recovered in liquidation of logging company that reportedly owed creditors $7.1m
Down 'N' Out Logging went into liquidation by special resolution of shareholders in 2023.
Closures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every day
The road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki allows freight access to the primary sector economy.
Still committed to supporting stroke survivors: Group work ongoing after office closure
Stroke Aotearoa NZ says it will take a more 'out in the community' approach with its mahi.
Liquidator recovers only $1.79 from logging company that owed creditors $1.7m
Lift Harvesting allegedly owed more than $1m in tax to the Inland Revenue Department.