Gisborne Herald news

On The Up: 'Potentially, it's a lifesaver': New bowel screening project coming to Te Tairāwhiti

A new bowel screening technology is to be researched in Gisborne.

'Lights and a little bit of imagination': Te Karaka residents get involved for Christmas

Hannah Jenkin and Stacy Coffey ran the Whakapiataata Te Karaka Christmas Lights comp.

1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause

'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said.

'Her leadership and aroha shaped this school': Riverdale opens memorial hall

The new facility includes a PMP room, canteen, universal toilets and gardens.

Letters: Crying wolf

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Letters: Think twice before misusing mobility parks, parking abuse

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Rakanui Pastoral will showcase itself on Thursday

Farmer of Year winners Rakanui Pastoral will showcase themselves Thursday.

Tool Time: Rising builders out to nail Apprentice Challenge

Half a dozen building apprentices will contest the Gisborne regional challenge.

The Country: World turmoil and NZ trade with Michael Every

Jamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Jo Luxton and Paul Walker.

Concerns grow for missing Kapuka farmer Kevin Belling, searches turn up no trace

Police urge rural residents to check their properties and report any sightings.

East Coast duck shooting: Plenty of paradise ducks bagged, mallards harder to find

Duck season got off to a good start for paradise birds, but wasn't so good for mallards.

Charge laid after death of grandmother of 13 at town's transfer station

Lynda Kelly was pinned between a bin and a wall while working at a transfer station.

Pop star’s shopping spree: What Neil Finn paid for notorious pub and nearby panel beaters

Musician's recent purchases add to his growing property portfolio.

Coffee baron sells his cliff-top home to US buyer: 'You’ve got to let go of some stuff'

Havana co-founder is downsizing his property portfolio.

Trader cops a loss after fire guts reno project

The property was uninsured, and the owner just wanted to move on.

Grand Designs NZ: Couple relist their dream home after trying to offload it for $8.75m

Dale and Maria Gray are having another go at selling their architectural wonder.

Goodbye Google Assistant, hello Gemini: cars with Google Built-in to get AI assistant

Gemini will answer vehicle-specific questions using manufacturer-provided owner’s manuals.

Hyundai unveils next-gen infotainment complete with an AI assistant

Hyundai Motor Group plans to fit Pleos Connect to 20 million vehicles by 2030.

The Honda ZR-V wasn’t broken, so Honda didn’t fix it

The small SUV gets a refresh for 2026 with minimal changes, but some excellent additions.

The Honda Prelude is back after a 25 year break

This time around Honda's sleek coupe is a high-tech hybrid with a clever twist.