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Gisborne’s Brooke Williams claims golden treble and a silver at junior surf lifesaving nationals

Wainui youngster Brooke Williams came home from the Oceans 25 national junior carnival in Mount Maunganui with three gold medals and a silver. The carnival was held over four days in ideal weather and sea conditions. Williams won the run-swim-run...

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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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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

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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Gisborne’s Brooke Williams claims golden treble and a silver at junior surf lifesaving nationals

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Sport

Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition

Midway retained the Ralph Morse Shield for Gisborne Surf Life Saving club supremacy at the weekend in the Eastland Port “Champion of the Bays” event at Midway Beach. Dawson Building Midway outscored the other Gisborne clubs convincingly in the...

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11 Feb 2025

Sport

Speedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend

The Gisborne Giants superstock team had a tough time in the national teams championships in Palmerston North but fought hard to finish fifth out of 13 teams. Robertson Prestige International Speedway was treated to two nights of hard-hitting action...

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