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.

Review: Blithe Spirit delivers laughs, ghosts and glamour

Only three performances at Evolution Theatre remain, including a Sunday afternoon finale.

Letters: Thanks to Gisborne Hospital staff

OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Record season forecast for Zespri kiwifruit

Zespri's final forecast for the kiwifruit season points to returns at record levels.

Letters: Dump station closure

Gisborne Herald readers share their views.

Grape expectations: Hawke’s Bay winemakers plot their comeback

Wine consumption is falling worldwide. How will a great wine capital turn it around?

Ōtāne couple’s seed dryer boosts returns for 15 growers

Homegrown innovation is the way forward for award-winning farmers Simon and Lou White.

Richard Bedford: The unseen ways RSE employers help transform Pacific communities

OPINION: A new MBIE survey captures responses from 44 Recognised Seasonal Employers.

Kiwis on track for for world shearing champs haul

All six team members are now qualified for their semi-finals on Saturday.

The best castles and stately homes for sale in NZ

Be the lord or lady of the manor with these grand properties.

Money, politics and real estate: Who is Matthew Horncastle and why is he in the headlines?

His posts have come under fire - but he won't apologise for his views or his wealth.

‘Every single developer wants a share’: Why these Auckland suburbs are running hot

Fierce bidding for development sites.

The best beach homes for sale at NZ's best beaches

We’ve rounded up holiday home options and opportunities among the 2026 winners.

BYD’s Atto 1 baby EV has a small price, small range, huge appeal

Atto 1 Essential is pure-electric but still gives you change from $30k.

More utes from BYD on their way to New Zealand

The Shark 6 is set to be joined by a more powerful Shark 7, with more utes on the way.

Cupra offers $10k worth of creature-features for free in Leon Pantera Edition

It's named after a leopard, although the paint finish is called Taiga.

Lamborghini declares EVs an ‘expensive hobby’, cans all future plans

Lanzador EV will not make production, focus is on hybrids 'for the foreseeable future'.