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Gisborne Herald

Perfect day for latest cruise ship visit to Gisborne

The cruise ship Regatta came calling on Saturday on a perfect Gisborne summer day – the first of two visits to these waters by the ship in the space of four days. Over 350 passengers on board came ashore to enjoy a trip on steam train Wa165, cycle...

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Gisborne Herald

Gisborne lifeguards rescue woman on final patrol day

Wainui lifeguards were called into action on their final patrol day of the 2024-2025 season when a woman got into difficulty on Sunday afternoon. The middle-aged woman, who was swimming between the patrol flags, could not touch the bottom against...

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Gisborne Herald

Closure of Gisborne’s Cobham School confirmed as student numbers dwindle

A Gisborne primary school is to shut its doors after over 60 years due to a declining roll and high staff turnover. The decision to close Cobham School was made by the Ministry of Education (MoE) after consultation with the school, whānau and other...

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