Gisborne Herald news


On The Up: Sisters celebrate their heritage in Tairāwhiti Museum exhibition
It's the first time the sisters have exhibited together as a family group.

Rising Kiwi artists announce North Island tour dates
Trio's Homegrown Road Trip starts in Gisborne on June 26.

Trust Tairāwhiti plans 'proactive approach' to tackle Gisborne's dropping cruise bookings
Cruise visits drop to 10 next season here - Trust Tairawhiti takes proactive approach.
Premium

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.

'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.

Gisborne football clubs Thistle and United take losses away and at home
Gisborne Thistle and United no longer lead Eastern Premiership

Letters: Argentinian Pampas spread uncontrolled, Musical Theatre Gold review
Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Jobs to go as EIT plans cuts after failed merger
It has been a gruelling few years for staff at Eastern Institute of Technology.
Our community

'Drinking, urinating, littering': Gisborne booze ban extension gains majority support
80% support adding Kaiti Memorial Park and areas around Kaiti School to a ban zone.

Gisborne's Hawaiki Tūranga sculpture starts to stand after asbestos cleared from site
But the exact cost to ratepayers is unknown.

'Deeply saddened': Air India fatal crash hits close to home
'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic event': TMC president

'Pretty frightening': Turbulent experience as flight passes through thunderstorm
Passengers stunned after 'massive drop in aircraft flight' over Bay of Plenty

Snooker 'icon' remembered on Cossie tables
Local champion a fitting way to honour NZ Masters Snooker co-founder Rex Kennedy.

Former All Black Bridge in talks for Super Rugby return
Western Force 'poised' to sign former All Black winger for Super Rugby Pacific.

Taking another shot at B.G. Cup glory 31 years after losing final
Tamatea, Kahukoti qualify top for Te Kanawa Cup men's pairs at the Park course.

Youth blood donations drop 25%, raising supply concerns for NZBS
The average age of donors in New Zealand has increased to 43.

Rhythm and Vines organisers to support SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust with fundraising
Rhythm and Vines has made SuperGrans Tairawhiti their official charity partner.
Rural news

Forestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus Musson
Opinion: June brought the highest export log prices for winter's first month since 2021.

'Game changer': Tail hair test could boost cattle efficiency
Australian researchers have found that plucking a tail hair can identify efficient cattle.

Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold
“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Fieldays 2025: 10 things for car people to check out
It's an electric ute showdown (among other things) at Fieldays this year.

Chery Tiggo 7 will be NZ’s cheapest PHEV (and boast ‘Super Hybrid’ range)
New Tiggo 7 and larger Tiggo 8 to launch in July.

Giltrap Group sews up sponsorship deal with New Zealand Fashion Week
Deal will being all Giltrap brands together for the first time.
More Gisborne Herald news

'Out of control': Fed Farmers welcomes laws to stop carbon forestry on productive farms
Fears 750,000 breeding ewes will be lost from land going into pine trees.

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

'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.

Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death
A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.

'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgrade
The Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.

Defending champs take round one honours
YMP A and GMC Green have perfect records after the first round of matches.

Children's Commissioner calls for urgent action on poverty, mental health
Dr Claire Achmad is calling for bipartisan action to end child poverty in New Zealand.

OKK show 'outstanding competitive spirit and humility'
Top three honours for Ormond Kyokushin Karate Club at Hastings tournament.

‘One-in-a-million’ Gisborne netball coach to be farewelled after sudden death
Iconic, legendary netball coach Ronnie Martin's funeral service is on today.

Rotorua outgun Gisborne Boys' High in Super 8 games
There were wins for Tapuae, Ngātapa, YMP in Poverty Bay Premier club competition.

The stars among us: Celebrating Gisborne's community volunteers
The event features short films by local filmmakers in Gisborne.

Local rivals can help each other out as Eastern Premiership football title race heats up
Thistle and United lose again but can make amends in their next games.