Gisborne Herald news

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.
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‘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.

Girlpower: Hoskin leads female charge in golden year for Gisborne
Olympic Games, world champs glory among highlights of the sporting year.

Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.
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Gisborne highway speed review a ‘relief’ and ‘fantastic news’
NZTA will conduct speed reviews on roads with automatic reversals in Gisborne.

‘Dark mystery’: Vigil marks missing woman’s birthday, 5 years after disappearance
The gathering's organiser hopes a ceremony will be held annually until Jamie is found.

McCombe and Corson record top score in Gisborne Bridge Club competitions
Patricia Corson was ever-present in results from Friday to Thursday.

100 years ago: Nepia, Mill and the legendary 1924 Invincibles
The 1924 Invincibles won all 32 matches in Britain, France and Canada.

HSOB centenary fully booked, All Blacks triallist Peter Blair to attend
Club legend Blair is the oldest person registered for HSOB's 100th.

Informing New Zealand Beef programme proving its worth
There has been a substantial increase in awareness of INZB tools in the industry: Jenkins

‘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.

'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's Bay
Growers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.
Rural news

'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi
A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.

‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme heat streaks expected to rise in NZ city
Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.

‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.
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Car news and advice


Are digital car keys safe to use in NZ?
More and more cars offering the option to unlock them with your phone. But should you?

Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed: sleeker, smarter, AMG-quick
Electric and hybrid powertrains, AI and sharp new looks define Mercedes' next-gen CLA.

BMW celebrates 50 years of Art Cars with a huge world tour
After 50 years and 20 cars, the BMW Art Car collection is hitting the road.
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Title treble: Coastie Edginton dominates Ruakituri, centre trials
Ruakituri back on trial calendar after Covid, Cyclone Gabrielle

Brain Health Seminar in Brain Awareness Month
'Socially rich environment': Key to brain health and reducing dementia risk

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

Second fire at Abbott St house could be arson
An investigation is under way after a second fire in three days at the same home.

Currie Construction trains candidates into employment through programme
The Gisborne company breaks new ground with skills training.

Pieces of eight: Midway fourth as young guns step up at nationals
'The kids showed true grit and determination in challenging conditions'

Police confirm no suspicion in Wairoa man’s death
Emergency services found him unresponsive on March 5 in Wairoa.

No one hurt in Gisborne house fire
The fire is thought to have began in the lounge of the Abbott St property.

50 years of Matawhero Wines: We’ll drink to that
Matawhero winery to celebrate golden anniversary with commemorative function.

Tairāwhiti trust seeks participants for age-friendly community survey
Tairāwhiti Positive Ageing Trust seeks people aged 55 and older for a survey.

City beaches come alive with surf action
'It was the biggest single day of surf lifesaving competition I think I’ve seen.'

Iwi health provider’s Covid vaccine drive generates $28m social value in Tairāwhiti
Turanga Health ran 347 clinics, giving 20,081 vaccine doses.