Gisborne Herald news


Silverware success on the road for PBEC bowlers
Four cups, including inaugural Boothby/Lynn Trophy, locked away.

'Very special': Principal on Te Wharau's community-driven accolade
Principal Mark Harris said the win builds real pride in being part of Te Wharau.
Premium

Letters: No more excuses for poor meeting attendance by councillors
OPINION: Gisborne Council challenged on meeting attendance and state of Waimata Valley Rd.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.

Gisborne wineries predict exceptional 2025 vintage after ideal weather
Settled weather boosts Gisborne's 2025 wine vintage

Wairoa’s McNabbs gear up for Pork Pie Run, raise $38k for KidsCan
'Real celebration': Mini fans' charity drive raises thousands for KidsCan

‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.

‘An absolute success’: Bigger and better Relay for Life raises $125k
Closing lap fills 'whole 400 metres' of track as fundraiser exceeds expectations
Our community

'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land return
The group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.

Six in the city: Thistle's Somerton goes on another goal rampage
United put six past Marist; congestion at the top of the table.

Honouring a legacy: Gisborne remembers suffragist Agnes Scott
Agnes Scott was the first woman on the Cook Hospital Board in 1925.

Ngāti Oneone calls for unused land return in Gisborne protest
The hīkoi walked from Gisborne District Council offices, towards Trust Tairāwhiti, Eastland Port, and finished at their occupation, Te Pa Eketū Shed on Hirini St.

Gisborne shootings: Four alleged gang associates denied bail
Two appeared in Gisborne District Court, two in Youth Court; bail was denied.

Museum loss draws concern — but it’s still a “regional gem”
Tairāwhiti Museum attracted 47,480 visitors, surpassing its target of 45,000.

Pahina birdie heroics help Park 2 to 'upset' win
Clear division between top four and the rest after four rounds

Zimbabwe in Gisborne: Local team win Independence Unit Cup
Music, enthusiasm and passion in tournament for Zimbabwean expatriates.

'Pragmatism, not meetings': Turanga Health's impactful winter programme
Māori health provider gave 560 flu vaccines as part of a winter preparedness campaign.

What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend; junior surf comp, musical and live music
What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend; junior surf comp, musical and live music
Rural news

How Taranaki's dairy effluent debate reached rare consensus
Taranaki has 277 farms with consent to discharge effluent into waterways.

Centralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decision
The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.

The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey
Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Range Rover Electric on test in Sweden: hurtling around the Arctic Circle
Massive 117kWh battery pack is the first to be designed and built in-house by JLR.

EV fast-charging time halved: simple new tech could be a game-changer
Yes, you can put wet stuff on your EV battery... if it's Cell Shield.

Ford Mustang GTD smashes its own Nurburgring lap record
The angriest Mustang just beat itself around the world's most legendary race track.
More Gisborne Herald news

'Time to stop the cuts': Gisborne hīkoi calls for health funding surge
'We need more doctors; we need more nurses.'

Razor-sharp humour: Chopper's new show set to entertain NZ
The show, The Last Hard B*stard on Earth, hits Gisborne on May 11.

Why Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules
The council consulted on excluding 'sensitive site provisions' in the CBD.

Battling the best: Andrews takes on Olympic champion in Chile
Huge boost for London-based Gisborne judoka as she eyes LA 2028.

'Take extra care': Duck hunting season begins with safety reminders
MetService predicts rain easing with fresh southerlies on Saturday.

Rising talent to unleash but where?
Weather conditions will dictate the venue – Tolaga Bay is a likely spot.

Fight Back for Health Gisborne hīkoi
Gisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park, where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis.

'Long-awaited': Gisborne isite makeover to enhance visitor offerings
Gisborne’s isite will be renovated to match NZ's Visitor Information Network.

'Excited': New urgent care services for Tairāwhiti community
The service offers walk-in or phone-first access to doctors and nurses.

Dream start: HSOB score in opening 30 seconds of Premier game
The YMP juggernaut put Pirates to the sword in a 15-try demolition.

Pinn twins mix it with NZ's best U21 bowlers
Gisborne brothers get a taste of top-level age group competition

Senior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raids
Police found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.