Murray Robertson is a general reporter at The Gisborne Herald.
Veteran Gisborne journalist and broadcaster Murray Robertson has spent 50 years in the media industry. He has spent most of that time reporting the news in Tairawhiti. The 72-year-old began his career as a cadet with the Gisborne Herald as an 18-year-old and became a broadcaster and radio reporter at the age of 24-25. He currently works as a senior reporter for the Herald, hosts the Larsawn Gisborne Sports Show on NewstalkZB on Saturday mornings, and delivers the Tairawhiti Regional News on Radio Ngati Porou at 7.30am five days a week.

'It’s about our incredible team': Business leader finalist at NZ Leadership Awards
Dmitrey Carruthers from Gisborne Engineering is into a second New Zealand final.

'W' the motivation for students as they eye Paikea
GMC derby: Clash of the colours as Kowhai take on Green on the blue turf

Radio talk: Neville Clark has his say on The Country
New A&P Assoc life member points to farm to forest loss as biggest change in 40 years.

A More Secure Future: 'Straight-up kōrero' on big issues shaping land
'It will be a day of learning, sharing and planning for a more secure future.'

Defending champs on a roll: YMP, GMC Green unbeaten in 2025
Clear-cut wins bring round 2 to a close in Poverty Bay club hockey

'Town meets country' in 'absolutely brilliant' night
Heart, passion, contribution recognised as five receive association life memberships

Courts back in session: New era for Gisborne netball
Stalwart Beale nails first 'goal'; not bad for an old mid-courter.

Gisborne netballers return home with first new Victoria Domain courts complete
The first seven netball courts will host games this Saturday after a karakia.

YMP set for Friday goal spree to start Poverty Bay club hockey weekend
Wins to YMP, Boys' High, Ngatapa, GMC Green expected

Celebrations start Saturday for Poverty Bay A&P Association's 150th year
Celebrations to mark the 150th PB Spring Show in October will be starting tomorrow night.

Gimme 5: Egan on target again as students thump Traktion
Green Machine rack up the goals; Ngatapa bounce back with six of the best.

Driver in Friday crash critical
The man injured in crash between car and log truck was flown to Waikato Hospital.

Traktion and Boys' High set to be game of the round
Ngatapa women eyeing maximum points in game against Kowhai

Gisborne port handled 233k tonnes of logs, despite rough weather
Meanwhile, an inner breakwater strengthening project is set to be finished.

Meetings in Gisborne to restart Neighbourhood Support
'Early step' taken to redevelop the Neighbourhood Support concept in Gisborne.

Defending champs YMP set to be tested by students
Ngatapa v Paikea 'the women's game of the weekend': Kerr

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.

Kaharau clearance continues Bull Week momentum
'It was a stunning display of super cattle that drew hot bidding ...'

Bull-rilliant: NZ bull sale record broken twice in 24 hours
Cricklewood and Tangihau studs electrify Bull Week with record sales.

Mid-July now for seven new netball courts
The first new courts at Victoria Domain will be ready by the middle of July after delays.

Tonnes of promise: Angus Bull Week set to make millions
Black beauties offer 'soundness, type and grunt' for buyers at four days of sales.

'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fire
A Givealittle page to support the whānau had raised just over $19,000 in seven days.

Meet the $80,000 record Hereford bull coming to Gisborne
Wilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.

True to form: Green Machine, YMP continue winning ways
There were wins to GMC, YMP, Paikea and LOB Traktion in Poverty Bay club hockey.

Wainui wins club double at surf lifesaving awards
Ana Naden seals another Lifeguard of the Year honour; several awards to Connor Mitchell.

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

Bell set to ring for round 2 of Poverty Bay club hockey
GMC, LPSC derbies looking like one-way traffic on round 1 form

This one's for Ronnie: Whāngārā derby fitting homage for much-loved coach
'This will be a special tribute to their coach, friend and mentor.'

Work continues on multi-sports hub;
“We’re so excited about the progress that’s been made...": Gisborne Netball Centre

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.

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

‘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.

Fifty-three bulls sold on-farm at Whāngārā and Ngatapa
'Both studs put forward teams of bulls to be proud of.'

Two entertaining games in store on the turf
A target is on the back of ace student striker Ollie Egan in the feature hockey clash.

YMP and Horouta take the honours in midweek netball in the Y
Young guns shine as YMP outgun depleted Old Girls Whāngārā.

Lazarus-like comeback: Gisborne Girls' High overturn 14-goal deficit to win
Girls High senior A produced a comeback for the ages on Saturday to beat Horouta Gold.

Driver seriously injured after car rolls into tree in Gisborne
The car rolled onto its side and the roof was crushed against the tree's trunk.

King’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim Marshall
Tauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Matawai women top dogs at NZ and South Island champs
New Zealand zig-zag crown to Samantha Shaw; Sth Island straight hunt title to Jo Mcintyre.

'Extremely difficult': 45 jobs will be lost in Columbine Industries closure
Columbine Industries in Disraeli St will close in about two months, with 45 roles ending.

Loss of Traktion: Gisborne Boys' High put the brakes on LOB
Only room for one Green Machine in women's competition - GMC.

Fog cannon thwarts man's attempt to rob Gisborne dairy
Police said a man entered the store and threatened a staff member.

Swinging door for Poverty Bay sheep dog triallists at South Island and NZ champs
Leaderboards ever-changing as dog triallists chase national honours at Hanmer Springs.

Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.

HSOG edge YMP in netball opener, marking strong return
Horouta Gold defeated Old Girls Whangārā 65-36, leading throughout the match.

Gisborne's Lowe St parking restrictions return after vandalism
Lowe St free all day parking now over as 120-minute limit signs go up.

Traktion v Boys' High shaping up to be a cracker
Unbeaten sides Ngatapa and GMC Green to face off in women's competition.

Gisborne house fire cause yet to be established
A fire that extensively damaged a Lytton Rd house is under investigation.

'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rate
Gold Creek averages $11,675, Kerrah $12,099 to kick-start bull sales season.

In it for the Long Haul: IRB title win for Waikanae crew
'There were some pretty sore bodies by the end of the day.'

East Coast's bull sales season full of promise
Bull sales generate millions for the East Coast region.

Students riot: Ringleader Egan puts 10 past hapless Masters
Green Machine GMC's 13 unlucky for Gisborne Girls' High.

Arch-rivals set to do battle on the turf
The Paikea women versus Ngātapa could be 'the game of the day'.

'Kids will be kids': Expert urges helmet use after skatepark injury
Park supervisor strongly encourages helmets, but it is not a legal requirement.

'Absolute disgrace': Anger mounts over graffiti on war memorial
“It denigrates the ancestors of the people who did it," says RSA president.

Surf teams feature plenty of local talent
Plenty of Gisborne surf athletes named in national teams for 2025 competitions.

Gang tangi in Gisborne sees arrests, vehicles impounded by police
Up to 400 gang members and associates attended Monday’s tangi.

Grand final rematch starts Saturday club hockey action
'YMP A would go in as favourites but expect Boys’ High to make a game of it.'

'Fatality waiting to happen': Outcry over SH35 speed change
Since reducing to 80km/h, crashes had significantly decreased.

Reigning Champs hit pitch running in club hockey
Wins to YMP, GMC, LOB Traktion and Ngatapa to start the season

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

Field day on Tutumatai Station on Friday
B+LNZ will host a field day on monitor farm Tutumatai Station on Friday.

'It was truly magical': Mayhem and fun at Colour Run
A great way to celebrate diversity and inclusion in Tairāwhiti.

'Spirit alive and well': Anzac Day draws record crowd in Gisborne
The dawn service in Gisborne drew more than 3000 people, the biggest in decades.

Title treble to Peter Rees in fitting season finale
Drivers turn on a show in the weekend doubleheader at Awapuni Speedway.

Netballers 'rapt' despite two week delay on courts' transformation
Netballers are rapt with progress at Victoria Domain despite a two week delay.

'Emotional' last dog trials at Waipaoa Station
Memories flow as decades of competitions at iconic farm come to an end.

Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment
'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.

Pines on 860ha more of Coast farmland
Ingleby Farms plans 860ha of afforestation on its two East Coast farms this year.

‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne
A Pātūtahi home was destroyed in a house fire on Friday night - cause to be established.

‘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.

‘Pretty phenomenal’: Two gold and five bronze for Waikanae at IRB nationals
A 'cracking weekend' of nationals action for Waikanae's three crews

Golden glory in Waikanae sights at IRB nationals
All three Gisborne crews in the hunt for medals among record numbers of entries

Uawanui and Aratu native replanting project successful so far
Joint venture native tree project between Aratu Forests and Uawanui Nursery works well.

Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize
Early days but grain maize harvest yields above average so far

Third Abbott St fire in three weeks
A barking dog woke two men at an Abbott St house as a fire started.

Grape expectations: Quality promising after challenging start to growing season
Pinot gris variety of particularly good quality, chardonnay outstanding.

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.