One person has died following a water-related incident in Hicks Bay, East Cape. A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to a Te Araroa Rd address just before 4pm. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they sent two first responder units and a transportation unit to the scene just before 5pm. “You will need to refer to police for more information.” Police said the death would be referred to the coroner. Ophthalmologist Graham Wilson has reluctantly left Gisborne after serving the community for 17 years. Wilson is now based in Christchurch where he will continue to work in the public and private sectors. He left Gisborne mainly to be closer to his... Derek Davidson and Alex Macdonell were overwhelmed with emotion when they arrived from Canada last weekend to finally see Gisborne family members after years of delays largely caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Isaac, 7, was waiting with a handmade... Tens of millions in funding have been spent cleaning up tonnes of woody debris from Tairāwhiti beaches and river catchments in the past 20 months. In 2024, 330,301 cubic metres of woody debris was removed from the region’s beaches and river... One Gisborne fan of the Toyota Corolla is not letting its status as one of the most stolen vehicles in Gisborne influence their preferences, even after two thefts. New insurance claims data from IAG’s insurance brands’ motor claims this week... One person has died following a water-related incident in Hicks Bay, East Cape. A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to a Te Araroa Rd address just before 4pm. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they sent two first responder... What remains of the cruise ship season resumes on Tuesday when the Silver Muse comes to call again with her more than 500 passengers. The ship was here mid-November. Her sister ship Silver Nova made her maiden visit to Gisborne on January 24 in... Gisborne District Council says an aerial survey of the region’s wetlands by fixed-wing aircraft has started. It will run until June. The low-flying aircraft will capture images to help map wetlands and support improvements to the Te Karaka and... Contractors have made rapid progress in removing asbestos from the Gisborne Netball Centre pavilion, the first phase of the multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Victoria Domain. A start was also made on Thursday on ripping up the netball courts...