Gisborne Herald news
From Lightning God to High Five: Two Rocket Lab missions in three days
Missions 61 and 65 launch in close succession from Rocket Lab's Mahia pad.
Night vision: $27k goggles huge boost to rescue chopper
Rapid Relief Team donation for vital piece of rescue equipment welcomed.
School lunch provider collapses owing $600k to IRD
Loss of contracts, Covid and cyclone blamed says the liquidators' report.
Kānuka’s economic promise recognised with Science NZ award
The rise of kānuka: creating economic benefits through industry development
First graduates of forestry diploma celebrated in Gisborne
Ten Tairāwhiti students graduated from a first of its kind forest management diploma.
Fitting finale: Horouta, HSOB to decide DJ Barry Cup
Te Waka a win away from completing Premier club cricket treble.
Worth the wait: Mackie finally ticks ace off bucket list
"A big thrill' as Mackie achieves perfection with 3-wood at Poverty Bay
‘Black holes and flickering lights’: LED failures frustrate Gisborne
The CBD repairs are expected to finish next month, weather permitting.
Reign supreme: Kanawa leads her team to repeat success
Canterbury four deliver in men's tournament.
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‘Improving but significant work ahead’: Tairawhiti’s immunisation push
Tairawhiti achieved the highest ED efficiency, with 92.2% treated in six hours.
No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.
Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.
'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs
Former key employees have been approached with job offers.
Girlpower: Hoskin leads female charge in golden year for Gisborne
Olympic Games, world champs glory among highlights of the sporting year.
Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.
Our community
Council announces rural road closures for essential works
Monkey comb an 'incredibly tricky pest to eradicate.'
Seaweek celebrated at Pouawa marine reserve
Diving, sandcastle, artwork and sausages enjoyed at snorkel day.
First overseas kiwifruit shipment loaded at Gisborne’s Eastland Port
First of five ships took away 980 pallets of kiwifruit.
From Lightning God to High Five: Two Rocket Lab missions in three days
Missions 61 and 65 launch in close succession from Rocket Lab's Mahia pad.
Night vision: $27k goggles huge boost to rescue chopper
Rapid Relief Team donation for vital piece of rescue equipment welcomed.
Gisborne highway speed review a ‘relief’ and ‘fantastic news’
NZTA will conduct speed reviews on roads with automatic reversals in Gisborne.
Gisborne East Coast women bowlers sixth at octagonal tournament
Four wins to Mills in singles; three victories each for pairs, triples and fours.
What’s on in Tairāwhiti; Dinner by the river, St Paddy’s Day gig and Manutūkē tramp
Food vendors and entertainment Saturday night, then a tramp on Sunday.
Biggest project to end Devil’s Elbow recovery work
Entire 5km section of Devil's Elbow to be restored to two lanes later this year.
‘Slap in the face’: Gisborne residents fight speed limit changes
NZTA seeks input over plans to lift limit on part of State Highway 35 back to 100km/h.
Rural news
11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec
NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi
A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.
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Car news and advice
Toyota's FT-Me is a pocket-sized EV with a solar roof
The tiny EV is Toyota's latest take on accessible urban mobility.
Are digital car keys safe to use in NZ?
More and more cars offering the option to unlock them with your phone. But should you?
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed: sleeker, smarter, AMG-quick
Electric and hybrid powertrains, AI and sharp new looks define Mercedes' next-gen CLA.
More Gisborne Herald news
‘Slap in the face’: Gisborne residents fight speed limit changes
NZTA seeks input over plans to lift limit on part of State Highway 35 back to 100km/h.
Gisborne residents most likely to share Lotto win with family, take others on trips
Gisborne Lotto winners are most likely to prioritise family and stick with their jobs.
‘Help save lives’: Mayors unite for child cancer fundraiser
Collectors will be out on Friday and Saturday for the Street Appeal.
Third ace with a 7-iron for Akroyd
Tolaga Bay father and son deliver 1-2 in Peter Rouse Memorial
From bank notes to medals: Rare auction items reveal Gisborne’s history
A rare unissued 1-pound note from Gisborne is valued at $3000.
'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's Bay
Growers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.
High hoops: Players come from far away and long ago for Hogan tournament
The Barry Memorial Croquet Club revival continues with playing numbers the highest ever.
Title treble: Coastie Edginton dominates Ruakituri, centre trials
Ruakituri back on trial calendar after Covid, Cyclone Gabrielle
Brain Health Seminar in Brain Awareness Month
'Socially rich environment': Key to brain health and reducing dementia risk
‘Improving but significant work ahead’: Tairawhiti’s immunisation push
Tairawhiti achieved the highest ED efficiency, with 92.2% treated in six hours.
Second fire at Abbott St house could be arson
An investigation is under way after a second fire in three days at the same home.
Currie Construction trains candidates into employment through programme
The Gisborne company breaks new ground with skills training.
Pieces of eight: Midway fourth as young guns step up at nationals
'The kids showed true grit and determination in challenging conditions'
Police confirm no suspicion in Wairoa man’s death
Emergency services found him unresponsive on March 5 in Wairoa.