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.

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

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Celebrating joy of choral singing in society's 60th year

New voices welcome as Choral Society's rehearsals for Messiah start on Monday.

Joel Henare makes New Zealand shearing team again

The woolhandler is guaranteed a place back in the New Zealand shearing sports team.

Column: History of the most cursed ship to visit Gisborne

The Grace Harwar arrived in Gisborne in January 1901, after a voyage in which one died.

The Rotorua fishing club that's hooked hundreds of kids

Four months in and the club has 'gone ballistic', says founder.

Kids trek 3km over rough terrain to bypass slips and reach tournament

'That’s heart. That’s grit. That’s next-level commitment.'

Rare long‑tailed bat colony discovered in Hawke’s Bay

Pekapeka-tou-roa, the long-tailed bat, is one of NZ's only two native land mammals.

Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away

NZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.

Kiwi buyers in NZ’s wealthiest town now competing with Aussie plumbers

Strong Australian dollar gives buyers from across the ditch more firepower.

How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

Trophy home took three years to build and has never been lived in.

'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach

She bought the Taupō home after a disastrous auction.

'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates

But Matt Chapman's stunning coastal farms did win over the Hollywood star.

Toyota teases... something?

Is Toyota teasing its new small ute? Or is it just a replacement for the Highlander SUV?

Honda Civic SR e:HEV full review: quietly confident

The Civic has moved upmarket with a slick new hybrid powertrain, but also in price.

Xpeng opens first dealerships in New Zealand

The Chinese carmaker has opened two dealerships, with four more expected later this year.

Why do so many drivers prefer SUVs over sedans? Science has a few answers

Buyers prefer SUVs over traditional sedans, but it's not all just fashion and marketing.