Gisborne Herald news


Getting young crims back to class: 'We need a holiday, they keep turning up'
$1.5m seized by police will be handed to Maraenui programme turning lives around.

On The Up: Speak eyes $4t market with personalised shopping tech
Speak plans to expand into Australia and the US, targeting skincare and supplements.

'Game-changer': Orchardist tackles seagull invasion with lasers
Over 600 seagulls invaded Simon Horsfall's kiwifruit orchard nightly.

Proceeds of Gisborne playwright's new show go to Takitimu Marae
The play features three cousins with inconvenient superpowers.

Meet the mature cat seeking his forever home in Gisborne
This calm, loving cat is a long-stay resident in Gisborne.

Meetings in Gisborne to restart Neighbourhood Support
'Early step' taken to redevelop the Neighbourhood Support concept in Gisborne.
Premium

Gisborne's Grey St protests ongoing one year on as review looms
A review of the effects of changes on the street is due in October, before any decisions.

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Appeal withdrawn over unlawful removal of Te Urewera huts
Te Uru Taumatua has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling.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

Landslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after storm
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Gisborne's Grey St protests ongoing one year on as review looms
A review of the effects of changes on the street is due in October, before any decisions.

Gretchen La Roche on her musical journey and promotion of the arts
'I feel so proud to have grown up in Gisborne.'

One critically injured, part of SH35 blocked after crash involving car and truck
Police responded to the two-vehicle crash about 2.30pm today.

Heavy rain and wind warnings for northern Tairāwhiti not expected to affect weekend
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Friday in Gisborne.

Waikaremoana Lake Great Walk's popularity on the rise
The number of bed night opening day bookings for the walk has risen 18% from a year ago.

'Extremely grateful': 100-year-old wharf shed's rimu timber to be reused
A Gisborne building has been demolished after moving to multiple locations over the years.

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.
Rural news

Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing
You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.

‘A win-win’: Forestry company gifts venison to food bank
'It’s a win for the landowner, and it’s a win for the people who need help.'

99% of people couldn't afford this: Massive South Island stations aim for $140m
14,600-hectare property in Otago attracting local and international interest.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Has Toyota already shown us a reborn Celica?
Insider information says that the GR Yaris M Concept was actually a new Celica in disguise

Suzuki New Zealand calls time on petrol Vitara: end of an era?
Vitara hybrid will continue, just not for NZ. How come?

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.
More Gisborne Herald news

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.

Most of $20k goal for Gisborne boy’s urgent cancer treatment raised in 48 hours
The family have closed the fundraiser and will soon travel back to Starship.

Hundreds brave winter solstice ocean dip in Matariki celebration
The Winter Solstice Ocean Dip was at Midway Beach, Gisborne.

'Early-stage discussions' between Government and iwi organisation for housing support
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa CEO Lewis Ratapu has called for more government aid in Wairoa.

Midway up-and-comer in NZ Pathway squad for Queensland champs
Event billed as an important step in preparing young athletes for elite competition.

Road trip defeats major blows for Thistle, United
Heroic Hart denies Gisborne United; four-goal second-half blitz sinks Thistle.

Glaze of glory: Garrett named Most Promising Apprentice
"William applies a professional attitude to whatever he does..."

Results from Gisborne bridge club's weekly competitions
Francks, Matthews dominate Monday's President Pairs.

Noisy nights, potholes and damaged tyres: Rural community shares concerns over trucks on road
A petition from residents highlights noise from 1.30am, speeding trucks and road damage.

Letters: Multicultural Council condemns Destiny Church march; East Coast tourism potential
Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Kaiti resident optimistic about additional jobs with new KFC opening
The store will open next Thursday, July 10.