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	Sun, 29 Dec 2024: Stormy weather expected at Rhythm and Vines, severe weather watch issued RadioNZ - 29 Dec (RadioNZ) Forecasters are expecting heavy rain and thunderstorms around Gisborne, where 17,000 people are camping out for the annual festival. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Sun, 29 Dec 2024: Heavy Rain Watch issued for Wairoa, Gisborne ahead of the New Year Stuff.co.nz - 29 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) The Heavy Rain Watch will start on Monday at 4pm, and ends at 6pm New Years Eve. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sun, 29 Dec 2024: Gisborne Beaches safe for swimming again ahead of Rhythm and Vines Stuff.co.nz - 29 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Gisborne beaches are now safe but a warning is still in place for city rivers and Waikanae up to Midway until at least Friday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sun, 29 Dec 2024: Rhythm and Vines festival-goers warned to steer clear of waterways and beaches RadioNZ - 29 Dec (RadioNZ) All patrolled beaches in Gisborne have closed due to poor water quality and dangerous conditions. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Sat, 28 Dec 2024: Gisborne beaches covered in slash following heavy rain RadioNZ - 28 Dec (RadioNZ) Gisborne District Council chief scientist Murry Cave said it was disappointing the waterways have been clogged again. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Sat, 28 Dec 2024: Gisborne beaches contaminated as thousands head to Rhythm and Vines Stuff.co.nz - 28 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Surf Life Saving New Zealand has urged beach goers to stay out of the water after the heavy rain in the area. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Sat, 28 Dec 2024: Weather: Heavy rain and gale southerlies ease in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne RadioNZ - 28 Dec (RadioNZ) However, showers are expected to persist until early Sunday morning. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 26 Dec 2024: Boxing Day weather: Thunderstorms for northern half of North Island, heavy rain for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne RadioNZ - 26 Dec (RadioNZ) A band of low pressure is bringing stormy weather to the motu, and Interislander ferry passengers are being warned to expect delays. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 26 Dec 2024: Christmas holiday road toll rises to three after one killed in SH35 crash Stuff.co.nz - 26 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) The single-vehicle crash north of Gisborne was reported to police at 11.15am on Thursday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 26 Dec 2024: Holiday road toll rises to three after person killed in crash north of Gisborne RadioNZ - 26 Dec (RadioNZ) The crash on Te Araroa Road, between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway, was reported to police at 11.15am. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General