Gisborne Herald news

'Proud kaiako' launch te reo learning platform for schools nationwide

Ten schools across the country tested Whatakai Rokiroki before its official launch.

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.

Letters: Grey St island

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Letters: Grey St remains dangerous

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

For tomorrow: Music great Crummer helping shape next generation of artists

Musicians in Mentoring programme delivered in schools as part of NZ Music Month

Summer of love setting for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing performance in Gisborne

Shakespeare's sharp wit is delivered with playful modern energy by Evolution Theatre.

New stoat bait could boost kiwi protection efforts

Field trials in Fiordland cut stoat detection by more than 95% in test zones.

'They’re not having the whole farm': Northland Expressway fears for Waipu families

NZTA has contacted 489 landowners and confirmed needs for 75 properties so far.

Stronger plant rights to back export growth

Around 80% of the country’s kiwifruit crop is grown in the Bay of Plenty.

Mayors push Govt for grower-led study after major food plant closure announcements

Will Foley and Wendy Schollum want central support for an independent feasibility study.

‘We have to have it’: Story behind the Langs Beach mega estate that may have broken records

Family on the special coastal spot that is making property headlines.

‘I had no backup plan’ - gamble aged 25 pays off with over $3 billion in sales

When Jared Cooksley was a teen, he thought he'd be lucky to get a good job.

Rundown Herne Bay bungalow now seeking $20m-plus after stunning rebuild

Deceased estate reborn as a trophy home.

Watch: Ex-All Black Julian Savea opens up - rugby titan on why he’s selling his lifestyle block

He's not that keen on the ride-on mower, but his wife Tima is a huge fan.

Mitsubishi NZ confirms Outlander Sport compact-SUV, its first-ever full hybrid

Petrol-electrified SUV smaller than current Outlander, signals Mitsubishi 'product wave'.

Audi’s Q3 compact-SUV has grown up big-time

It's Audi's NZ's top-seller, but the new Q3 is also now one of its best models.

Suzuki’s AWD e Vitara is much more expensive, but still much better value

Compact SUVs with pure-electric power and AWD are rare in this segment.

GWM has added a plug and some serious power to the Tank 300

The PHEV Hi4-T model brings 300kW and a 0 to 100 sprint of just 6.3 seconds.