Gisborne Herald news

Grape expectations: Quality promising after challenging start to growing season
Pinot gris variety of particularly good quality, chardonnay outstanding.

Warm Ūawa welcome for Police Commissioner
Police Commissioner 'incredibly honoured' by Tolaga Bay welcome and taonga

Transtasman triumph: Gooch and Kiwi teammates too fast for Aussies
Gisborne teen 'exceptional' during three-meeting series in Perth.
Premium

‘So much generosity in Gisborne’: Two women moving to support Cancer Society
Jane Wilkie lost her 31-year-old son Matt to bowel cancer in 2022.

‘Improving but significant work ahead’: Tairawhiti’s immunisation push
Tairawhiti achieved the highest ED efficiency, with 92.2% treated in six hours.

No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.

Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.

'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs
Former key employees have been approached with job offers.

Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
Our community

Brad to the bone: Another title for Gisborne Speedway Club
Relief and elation for McGee after winning North Island Stockcar Champs.

Trophy success times two for Hoepo, Pinn
Sixteen teams battle it out for Evelyn Mills Trophy on Poverty Bay greens.

‘So much generosity in Gisborne’: Two women moving to support Cancer Society
Jane Wilkie lost her 31-year-old son Matt to bowel cancer in 2022.

Farming Women Tairāwhiti seeks members for discussion group
FWT group inclusive of women at all stages of their farming lives

Noddy Halley top dog three times at Whatatutu trials
A 'well-deserved' life membership for Graeme Cook after 25 years with the club.

Tolaga Bay’s Tau up for Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
Puatai Station head shepherd carving out impressive career.

School lunch provider collapses owing $600k to IRD
Loss of contracts, Covid and cyclone blamed says the liquidators' report.

Kānuka’s economic promise recognised with Science NZ award
The rise of kānuka: creating economic benefits through industry development

First graduates of forestry diploma celebrated in Gisborne
Ten Tairāwhiti students graduated from a first of its kind forest management diploma.

Fitting finale: Horouta, HSOB to decide DJ Barry Cup
Te Waka a win away from completing Premier club cricket treble.
Rural news

Todd McClay talks trade with India on The Country
Todd McClay, Damien O'Connor, Matt Chisholm, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Todd Clark.

Farming Women Tairāwhiti seeks members for discussion group
FWT group inclusive of women at all stages of their farming lives

Noddy Halley top dog three times at Whatatutu trials
A 'well-deserved' life membership for Graeme Cook after 25 years with the club.
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Car news and advice


Neue Klasse debuts with BMW iX3 in 2025, 40 new cars by 2027
The debut of BMW's new platform will see an onslaught of new models over the next 2 years.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4Matic lands in NZ with AWD and hybrid tech
Mercedes has added AWD to the entry level sub-$100k GLC for the first time.

Ridden: Invercargill’s Classic Motorcycle Mecca museum
Classic Motorcycle Mecca offers way more than its shopfront-style fascade suggests.
More Gisborne Herald news

Badjelly The Witch delights young audiences at Unity Theatre
Spike Milligan's beloved tale is the perfect introduction to theatre for children.

Worth the wait: Mackie finally ticks ace off bucket list
"A big thrill' as Mackie achieves perfection with 3-wood at Poverty Bay

‘Black holes and flickering lights’: LED failures frustrate Gisborne
The CBD repairs are expected to finish next month, weather permitting.

Reign supreme: Kanawa leads her team to repeat success
Canterbury four deliver in men's tournament.

Gisborne East Coast women bowlers sixth at octagonal tournament
Four wins to Mills in singles; three victories each for pairs, triples and fours.

What’s on in Tairāwhiti; Dinner by the river, St Paddy’s Day gig and Manutūkē tramp
Food vendors and entertainment Saturday night, then a tramp on Sunday.

Biggest project to end Devil’s Elbow recovery work
Entire 5km section of Devil's Elbow to be restored to two lanes later this year.

‘Slap in the face’: Gisborne residents fight speed limit changes
NZTA seeks input over plans to lift limit on part of State Highway 35 back to 100km/h.

Gisborne residents most likely to share Lotto win with family, take others on trips
Gisborne Lotto winners are most likely to prioritise family and stick with their jobs.

‘Help save lives’: Mayors unite for child cancer fundraiser
Collectors will be out on Friday and Saturday for the Street Appeal.

Third ace with a 7-iron for Akroyd
Tolaga Bay father and son deliver 1-2 in Peter Rouse Memorial

From bank notes to medals: Rare auction items reveal Gisborne’s history
A rare unissued 1-pound note from Gisborne is valued at $3000.