Gisborne Herald news

Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize
Early days but grain maize harvest yields above average so far

Gisborne vineyard’s harvest success despite owner’s motorcycle accident
The Wright's harvest show goes on with a little help from family and friends.

Green machine: Hope Cup victory a team effort from Ngatapa
Five-for-19 to chief destroyer Zac Borrie.
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‘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

Police investigation ongoing after Kaiti home shot
Police said a series of incidents in the area were believed to be gang-related.

Podium finish for Reid in first 70.3 triathlon
Strong start in longer race form as Reid looks beyond 2028 Olympics.

‘This van will save lives’: New medical vehicle boosts emergency response in Ūawa
Van equipped with tools to deliver critical care 'when every second counts'

Poverty Bay pair master the greens
The only all-female combo team have won the GEC centre's 60+ Optional Tournament.

How students' volunteer beach clean-up builds work readiness
About 100 lads from Boys' High were involved in Youthtown's beach cleanup.

Get in the hole: Ace day raises $15k for rescue chopper trust
Winners on and off the course at charity golf fundraiser

Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Berry to unveil new public artwork in April
The pou will display projections, reflecting on Aotearoa's history and identity.

How a physiotherapist found serenity and success in painting
'It's my essence': Artist blends trauma care with painting.

Art exhibition, heavy metal music and Teddy Bear’s Picnic
New art exhibition, heavy metal and Smash Palace and last chance to see Badjelly the Witch

Community groups join forces to aid Gisborne’s rough sleepers
Gisborne leaders have created plan to support 40 rough sleepers in the region.
Rural news

Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.

Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase
Experts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.

Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


This armoured Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a stealth fortress
Inkas Armored has converted the latest 250 Series into a full-scale mobile fortress.

Ayburn Classic in Central Otago: 'it will be one of the premiere reasons to come to Queenstown'
Around 5000 people visited the inaugural show last weekend.

Mercedes-Benz trials AI and humanoid robots at Berlin factory
Mercedes-Benz is turning one site into a proving ground for future carmaking.
More Gisborne Herald news

Gisborne Park Open returning; Goldsmith v Butler in Reynolds Cup final
News and results from around Tairāwhiti golf traps.

Gisborne’s DrainWise redirects downpipes to prevent sewage spills
The council removed 25 downpipes from November 2024 to January 31.

Waka ama a springboard to success through Te Kurawai programme
Kiwi Campbell-driven course leading to degree studies.

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.

Bullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang links
Police are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.

’Fighting spirit’: Te Waka dig deep to achieve Premier cricket triple crown
'Resilience under pressure' as fearless Horouta complete a perfect season.

‘A great save’: Māhia gorse fire came within 5m of building
'We stopped the fire from reaching those houses, which was great.'