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Local Focus: Rawinia Parata on Candidate Camera
Rawinia Parata is a candidate for the Gisborne District Council.
Latest from TNZ - Tairawhiti Gisborne
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Sketching from the cycle saddle: The real Kōpiko Aotearoa
A 1100km bikepacking race provides much artistic inspiration.
Local Focus: Tossing their way to Rēkohu
Gisborne Pétanque held the Were McClutchie tournament, raising money and awareness.
Local Focus: The good people that run Gisborne's school holiday fun
Gisborne's holiday programmes: Tōnui Collab, YMCA, Central Football and gymnastics club.
Gone Fishing: NZ's best spots to drop a line
Since Māui snagged Te Ika, fishing has been a favourite Kiwi hobby.
Beyond be-leaf: Best spots to see autumn colours
Enjoy autumn's glorious colours in these top spots.
Sleep amongst the trees at these dreamy forest spots
The outdoor peace and quiet of camping with the luxury of a hotel? Sign us up.
Autumn by bike: Best rides to try this season
See autumn colours from two wheels with these great tree-lined trails.
Raid on Napier home nets drugs, cash and a firearm
Operation Bloodhound has led to another arrest.
Fresh flooding fears for Tairāwhiti as rain continues to pelt down
New flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.
Tairāwhiti flood clean-up 'will take about a year'
Battered East Coast faces long months of recovery after a second major event in a year.
Local Focus: Meet the feminist sound system
DJ Laura Lush is the creator of Ninth Wave Sound, a feminist sound system.
'The bridge is gone': Heavy rainfall collapses bridge, floods properties on East Coast
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said Tokomaru Bay had been 'cut in half' due to damage on the bridge.
Local Focus: Families moving to Gisborne where the grass is greener
Overseas returnees move to Gisborne for a better family life.
Local Focus: Cancer doesn't stop, so fundraising dancers won't either
A Rhythm and Lines fundraiser in Gisborne will feature 3 hours of non-stop line dancing.
Bask in the last of the summer's rays at one of these sun-soaked establishments
You just can't beat the sun on your skin.
'Fight mum' - I could hear my boys while in a coma
"I wasn't ready to go, I wasn't going without a fight."
The travel perks house-sitters don't want you to know
How to become a house sitter in New Zealand.
Victory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hike
The orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.
Local Focus: Band school creating national talent
Musician Ricky Boyd is producing up and coming artists in Tairāwhiti.
'A sense of magic and gratitude': Robyn Malcolm
The much-loved Kiwi star reveals her favourite NZ holiday destinations.
These NZ tours are safeguarding our flora and fauna for the future
Tour operators, guides and tourists are critical to supporting a predator-free NZ by 2050.
Local Focus: Andrews sells car for Games dream
Gisborne judoka Sydnee Andrews on fundraising mission to get to Olympic Games.
Local Focus: Everesting Manutahi Hill
Manutahi Hill Ruatorea, bringing arts and history to life
The stars of Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival share their favourite Gisborne places
Three performers from Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival share their favourite Gisborne places.
Best places to be in the sea this summer
New Zealand is awash with amazing coastal experiences.
Summer travel ideas: Try these Māori tourism experiences
Take your travel a little deeper with a tour or experience from a te ao Māori perspective.
Apirana Ngata's 1919 expeditions documented moments of cultural significance
The Dominion Museum Ethnological Expeditions 1919 - 1923 captured Māori culture.