Gisborne Herald news


On The Up: Freeze-dried food maker aims for major growth with Rebel Sport, Foodstuffs deals
Founder Mike Rudling envisions Radix as a global leader in personalised nutrition.

$61m building project under way at one of nation's richest private schools
Saint Kentigern's new development will add 42 classrooms and a large amphitheatre.

Hunter who feeds the hungry named Volunteer of the Year
His organisation donates venison to community groups across Aotearoa.

Kids make a splash at flippa ball camp
'I’m excited for the future of water polo in Tairāwhiti': Andras Sari

Perfection x 2 from Tiger Kiri in TAK darts
Team wins to Tigers, The Kennel, Kahutia Boys and Tk Rollaz

Appeal withdrawn over unlawful removal of Te Urewera huts
Te Uru Taumatua has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling.
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Letters: Multicultural Council condemns Destiny Church march; East Coast tourism potential
Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Appeal withdrawn over unlawful removal of Te Urewera huts
Te Uru Taumatua has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling.

Court holds forestry directors accountable for environmental compliance
The 940-hectare forest poses environmental risks due to erosion-prone terrain.

Letters: isite relocation, $190,000 playground renewal
Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised
FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.

Residents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in Gisborne
Residents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.
Our community

Passion still burns for the game after 40-year rugby journey
Albie Gibson was a driving force behind the rise of the Māori All Blacks

'More to come': Gisborne's Andrews on a mission after historic first European gold
The 22-year-old judoka beat an Estonian teenager in the women's +78kg final.

'Legacy of kapa haka is alive and thriving': Vibrant competition unites region
Two groups are to represent Tairāwhiti at nationals in Tauranga in 2026.

Premier netball in the Y should go to form
Defending champions Waikohu out to extend unbeaten run in 2025.

MTF Awapuni speedway named Most Improved Speedway of the Year
Gisborne Speedway Club president Sam Hughes credited the clubs tireless volunteers.

Business as usual: YMP, GMC Green cruise to victories
Champions continue their unbeaten runs in Poverty Bay club hockey.

Court holds forestry directors accountable for environmental compliance
The 940-hectare forest poses environmental risks due to erosion-prone terrain.

Tauawhi: Welcoming, understanding and empowering men
'We’re humbled and excited for what comes next.'

Weekend highlights: Music, markets and nature events in Gisborne
Whakakī Community Planting Day is on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
Rural news

South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.

End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure
Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.

Women make their mark at sheep dog trials
Nine women were among the 23 finalists at the Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials.
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MG announces new models and a ‘hybrid first’ change up
MG Motor NZ has switched its focus to hybrids, with a big range MG HS PHEV on the way.

New Land Rover Defender Octa Black joins Oasis on world tour
Thirty exterior elements are finshed in the deepest black.

Ferrari Amalfi roars in: new V8 coupe blends elegance and muscle
New model is a replacement for the Roma.
More Gisborne Herald news

Homes for those in need blessed in Gisborne
Three homes blessed this week were the first of over 40 Kāinga Ora homes to be blessed.

'We might have lost him': Gisborne boy suffers another setback in cancer battle
Charlie-James, 5, is battling a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Poverty Bay golfer Jenkins like a fine wine at 70
Down to four in the quest for Te Kanawa Cup men's pairs glory at Gisborne Park

Battles on and off the court for Eastland Super Vets
A case of wait and see who is available for BoP and Hawke's Bay ties in Gisborne

Heavy rain warning for northern parts of Tairāwhiti this week
A Heavy Rain Watch covers northern parts of Tairāwhiti on Thursday and Friday.

Youth MPs join Parliament, gaining insights from seasoned politicians
Three Youth MPs from the East Coast joined MPs at Parliament in Wellington this week.

Applications open for $100k in environmental project funding around Tairāwhiti
The funding is available for projects enhancing native biodiversity in the area.

Gisborne rates to increase by 9.95% on average, $400 or less for most residents
Rate revenue will rise by 9.95%, with the first instalments to be sent this month.

On Trec: Overcoming 'real problems' at cyclone-hammered Otoko Hill
Recovery work on State Highways 2 and 35 is expected to be finished by mid-2026.

Gisborne builder achieves personal best at Wellington Half Marathon
Mike Robinson placed third with a personal best of 1:08:20 in Wellington.

YMP roll on, first team point for Gisborne Girls' High
No separating teams on scoreboard in women's club clashes.