Gisborne Herald news
YMP roll on, first team point for Gisborne Girls' High
No separating teams on scoreboard in women's club clashes.
‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey
Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.
The city doing 'street soup' in its CBD over winter
'It’s simple, affordable, and creates a real buzz.'
Phenomenal bull sales result in $8.67m total across all breeds
NZ record-breakers, significant rise in average prices are highlights of Angus Bull Week
Another winning week of bridge for Joy Marden
Joy Marden, Bette Parker racked up 66.93 in Matariki Charity Pairs.
Double delight for Foster, Haskins on the mats
Dylan Foster to fly Poverty Bay East Coast flag at Henselite Singles zone playoffs.
Carbon pip Diesel in secondary schoolboys grand final
GBHS Diamonds to face GBHS Emeralds in junior boys' title decider.
Thar she blows ... wooden whale brings new life to Okitu play area
Sculpture 'a fair bit of wood' encouraging imagination and connection with te taiao
Here come our hotsteppers: Gisborne's 98 Cents to compete at worlds
Victory at nationals means place in Team NZ for Hip Hope Unite World Champs.
Police seize vehicles and cash during Gisborne meth search warrants
Police seize cash, cars and motorcycles in a Gisborne methamphetamine operation
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Letters: isite relocation, $190,000 playground renewal
Gisborne Herald readers share their views.
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.
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On Trec: Overcoming 'real problems' at cyclone-hammered Otoko Hill
Recovery work on State Highways 2 and 35 is expected to be finished by mid-2026.
Gisborne builder achieves personal best at Wellington Half Marathon
Mike Robinson placed third with a personal best of 1:08:20 in Wellington.
YMP roll on, first team point for Gisborne Girls' High
No separating teams on scoreboard in women's club clashes.
Laying out path to more resilient, reliable transport network
'A roadmap for hard but necessary choices': Council lifelines director
Defending champs YMP set to be tested by students
Ngatapa v Paikea 'the women's game of the weekend': Kerr
From Gisborne Boys' High to Māori All Blacks: Jared Proffit's journey
The prop joins fellow Gisborne Boys' High old boy Isaia Walker-Leawere in the Māori side.
TVC flying high, top of East Coast men's and women's tables
Sixth win seals Kath McLean Memorial Cup as round winners.
Waikohu winners in midweek netball ... but only just
Girls' High Senior A outgun Whāngārā Old Girls 49-40
Rural news
Zespri teams up with Dame Lisa Carrington
Bay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.
Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
PSA says plans to privatise meat inspection service could risk food quality and safety.
Large pig on the loose surprises Pegasus locals
Wendy Campion thought it was a large dog before realising it was a pig.
Property news from OneRoof
Car news and advice
Are these the most unexceptional British concept cars of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s?
There are some genuinely good ideas here... all rejected by British Leyland.
Higher 110km/h speed limit spreads along Auckland Northern Motorway, but ‘no plan’ to revise single 80km/h section
Johnstones Hill Tunnels aren't safe enough for the higher limit, says Government.
Toyota’s mighty new tunable 4-cylinder engine has 450kW ambitions
Toyota's new family of ICE fours will have big power potential alongside efficiency.
More Gisborne Herald news
Waikohu winners in midweek netball ... but only just
Girls' High Senior A outgun Whāngārā Old Girls 49-40
'Feel abandoned': Long wait for surgery leaves patient in pain
A Gisborne pensioner waited over a year for sinus surgery amid doctor shortages.
Music, dance, games and woodturning in Tairāwhiti this weekend
Plenty to do over the weekend, plus what's on offer on a regular basis.
'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floods
Many homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.
Over 20,000 injury claims cost more than $64m in Gisborne for 2024
The highest number of injuries since 2021 and the highest cost for injuries in five years.
500% rise in mobility parking violation fine not deterring Gisborne drivers so far
The increase to a $750 fine has been followed by more drivers being penalised in Gisborne.
Whangara, Turihaua, Kenhardt join sell-out sales list
Turihaua sells all 72 of its line-up, a $92,000 top sale boosting the average to $19,583.
'Party-Tahi' turns it on at Māori Matariki tournament
A top-seed curse strikes yet again at Poverty Bay's Barns-Graham Cup men's pairs.
Kaiaponi wetland area planted in natives
Kaiaponi Farms Manutuke orchard sees native tree planting initiative in wetlands.
Community feedback sought on $13.2m Te Karaka flood protection plan
A community hui is on June 29 at Māhaki Tiaki Tangata, 69 Kanakanaia Rd.
Positive vibes: Tournament win marks powerful growth at Shark Shed
They get knocked down, but they get up again ...
'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuild
The pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.
Gisborne not heavily impacted by winter illness so far, health data shows
Only 1% of Gisborne participants reported fever or cough by June 8.
Top two to do battle at the Y
Close tussles expected throughout the court as Waikohu and YMP face off.