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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will visit Tairāwhiti regularly to keep informed about the district's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.

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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Murray Robertson

24 Feb 2025

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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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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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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

24 Feb 2025

Gisborne lifeguards rescue woman on final patrol day

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Perfect day for latest cruise ship visit to Gisborne

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

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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

24 Feb 2025

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Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools tackles costly ‘code brown’ closures

Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools has set up structural measures and hygiene rules to try to reduce ongoing and expensive “code brown” issues. Every time the pool closes for a “code brown” event, it can cost between $1000 and $3000. The total cost...

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Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter

24 Feb 2025