Gisborne Herald news

'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.

'Her leadership and aroha shaped this school': Riverdale opens memorial hall

The new facility includes a PMP room, canteen, universal toilets and gardens.

'It’s been a hell of a ride': Longline Classic set for last show

Teacher Brett Summerlee led the creative team from Gisborne Boys’ High.

Record season forecast for Zespri kiwifruit

Zespri's final forecast for the kiwifruit season points to returns at record levels.

Letters: Dump station closure

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Letters: Helping and being seen to help

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Letters: Luxon’s East Coast KFC delivery ‘tasteless’

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Farm news from around the world in 1921

From the dreaded Hessian fly to the sound of wool. It was all covered in the Waipawa Mail.

Glenn Dwight: Let's revive the chaos of the school gala day

OPINION: First up at the PTA meeting - is it pronounced “gar-la” or “gay-la”?

Possums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestone

But the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.

Nick Stewart: Fonterra sale once-in-a-generation opportunity for balance

OPINION: The deal represents a watershed moment for New Zealand dairy farmers.

Beachfront Waiheke for sale for just $799K - but there's a catch

Property comes with a caravan and is close to award-winning wineries.

The 20 suburbs where buyers are paying pre-Covid prices

Where homes are cheaper than before the pandemic – and where gains have nearly stalled.

'It was literally rock and roll': Fendalton quake loss becomes art-filled icon

From rubble to masterpiece.

French couple list their collection of Queenstown homes after quitting NZ

The three neighbouring homes have a combined RV of over $6m.

Opinion: reversing into parking spaces is the mark of a civilised society

There are so many arguments for, so few against, backing into parking spaces. Do you?

Super hybrids explained: all you need to know about the ‘it’ car-tech of 2026

What makes these cars 'super' and which ones you can buy right now.

Chery creates the ‘world’s first’ diesel PHEV ute - and it could be NZ-bound

New ute is confirmed for Australia this year, so it's only a short hop to NZ.

Suzuki’s Swift is such a sweet small car, shame about the safety rating

Three-star hatchback still scores five stars for personality in our book.