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Murray Robertson
General reporter, specialises in emergency services and rural

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.

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Tonnes of promise: Angus Bull Week set to make millions
Gisborne Herald

Tonnes of promise: Angus Bull Week set to make millions

20 Jun 12:00 AM
'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fire
Gisborne Herald

'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fire

18 Jun 05:00 PM

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
Gisborne Herald

Meet the $80,000 record Hereford bull coming to Gisborne

18 Jun 04:00 AM

Wilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.

True to form: Green Machine, YMP continue winning ways
Gisborne Herald

True to form: Green Machine, YMP continue winning ways

16 Jun 11:44 PM

There were wins to GMC, YMP, Paikea and LOB Traktion in Poverty Bay club hockey.

Wainui wins club double at surf lifesaving awards
Gisborne Herald

Wainui wins club double at surf lifesaving awards

16 Jun 03:00 AM

Ana Naden seals another Lifeguard of the Year honour; several awards to Connor Mitchell.

'Pretty frightening': Turbulent experience as flight passes through thunderstorm
Gisborne Herald

'Pretty frightening': Turbulent experience as flight passes through thunderstorm

13 Jun 03:58 AM

Passengers stunned after 'massive drop in aircraft flight' over Bay of Plenty

Bell set to ring for round 2 of Poverty Bay club hockey
Sport

Bell set to ring for round 2 of Poverty Bay club hockey

12 Jun 04:30 AM

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
Sport

This one's for Ronnie: Whāngārā derby fitting homage for much-loved coach

12 Jun 04:00 AM

'This will be a special tribute to their coach, friend and mentor.'

Work continues on multi-sports hub;
Gisborne Herald

Work continues on multi-sports hub;

12 Jun 02:02 AM

“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
Gisborne Herald

Trust Tairāwhiti plans 'proactive approach' to tackle Gisborne's dropping cruise bookings

11 Jun 06:00 AM

Cruise visits drop to 10 next season here - Trust Tairawhiti takes proactive approach.

Defending champs take round one honours
Gisborne Herald

Defending champs take round one honours

10 Jun 04:11 AM

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
Gisborne Herald

‘One-in-a-million’ Gisborne netball coach to be farewelled after sudden death

09 Jun 05:00 PM

Iconic, legendary netball coach Ronnie Martin's funeral service is on today.

Fifty-three bulls sold on-farm at Whāngārā and Ngatapa
Gisborne Herald

Fifty-three bulls sold on-farm at Whāngārā and Ngatapa

05 Jun 10:26 PM

'Both studs put forward teams of bulls to be proud of.'

Two entertaining games in store on the turf
Sport

Two entertaining games in store on the turf

05 Jun 01:00 AM

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
Sport

YMP and Horouta take the honours in midweek netball in the Y

04 Jun 10:39 PM

Young guns shine as YMP outgun depleted Old Girls Whāngārā.

Lazarus-like comeback: Gisborne Girls' High overturn 14-goal deficit to win
Sport

Lazarus-like comeback: Gisborne Girls' High overturn 14-goal deficit to win

02 Jun 01:06 AM

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
Gisborne Herald

Driver seriously injured after car rolls into tree in Gisborne

01 Jun 10:22 PM

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
Royals

King’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim Marshall

01 Jun 10:00 PM

Tauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Matawai women top dogs at NZ and South Island champs
Gisborne Herald

Matawai women top dogs at NZ and South Island champs

30 May 12:00 AM

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
Gisborne Herald

'Extremely difficult': 45 jobs will be lost in Columbine Industries closure

28 May 05:00 PM

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
Gisborne Herald

Loss of Traktion: Gisborne Boys' High put the brakes on LOB

27 May 03:21 AM

Only room for one Green Machine in women's competition - GMC.

Fog cannon thwarts man's attempt to rob Gisborne dairy
Gisborne Herald

Fog cannon thwarts man's attempt to rob Gisborne dairy

27 May 02:48 AM

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
Gisborne Herald

Swinging door for Poverty Bay sheep dog triallists at South Island and NZ champs

26 May 11:09 PM

Leaderboards ever-changing as dog triallists chase national honours at Hanmer Springs.

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Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Gisborne Herald

Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised

26 May 04:00 AM

Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.

HSOG edge YMP in netball opener, marking strong return
Gisborne Herald

HSOG edge YMP in netball opener, marking strong return

26 May 12:41 AM

Horouta Gold defeated Old Girls Whangārā 65-36, leading throughout the match.

Gisborne's Lowe St parking restrictions return after vandalism
Gisborne Herald

Gisborne's Lowe St parking restrictions return after vandalism

23 May 04:00 AM

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
Sport

Traktion v Boys' High shaping up to be a cracker

22 May 08:00 PM

Unbeaten sides Ngatapa and GMC Green to face off in women's competition.

Gisborne house fire cause yet to be established
Gisborne Herald

Gisborne house fire cause yet to be established

22 May 02:47 AM

A fire that extensively damaged a Lytton Rd house is under investigation.

'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rate
Gisborne Herald

'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rate

21 May 12:24 AM

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
Gisborne Herald

In it for the Long Haul: IRB title win for Waikanae crew

20 May 02:10 AM

'There were some pretty sore bodies by the end of the day.'

East Coast's bull sales season full of promise
Gisborne Herald

East Coast's bull sales season full of promise

20 May 12:03 AM

Bull sales generate millions for the East Coast region.

Students riot: Ringleader Egan puts 10 past hapless Masters
Sport

Students riot: Ringleader Egan puts 10 past hapless Masters

19 May 05:00 AM

Green Machine GMC's 13 unlucky for Gisborne Girls' High.

Arch-rivals set to do battle on the turf
Sport

Arch-rivals set to do battle on the turf

15 May 04:30 AM

The Paikea women versus Ngātapa could be 'the game of the day'.

'Kids will be kids': Expert urges helmet use after skatepark injury
Gisborne Herald

'Kids will be kids': Expert urges helmet use after skatepark injury

14 May 05:05 AM

Park supervisor strongly encourages helmets, but it is not a legal requirement.

'Absolute disgrace': Anger mounts over graffiti on war memorial
Gisborne Herald

'Absolute disgrace': Anger mounts over graffiti on war memorial

13 May 06:00 AM

“It denigrates the ancestors of the people who did it," says RSA president.

Surf teams feature plenty of local talent
Gisborne Herald

Surf teams feature plenty of local talent

13 May 04:00 AM

Plenty of Gisborne surf athletes named in national teams for 2025 competitions.

Gang tangi in Gisborne sees arrests, vehicles impounded by police
Gisborne Herald

Gang tangi in Gisborne sees arrests, vehicles impounded by police

13 May 03:30 AM

Up to 400 gang members and associates attended Monday’s tangi.

Grand final rematch starts Saturday club hockey action
Sport

Grand final rematch starts Saturday club hockey action

08 May 04:00 AM

'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
Gisborne Herald

'Fatality waiting to happen': Outcry over SH35 speed change

06 May 05:00 PM

Since reducing to 80km/h, crashes had significantly decreased.

Reigning Champs hit pitch running in club hockey
Gisborne Herald

Reigning Champs hit pitch running in club hockey

05 May 10:55 PM

Wins to YMP, GMC, LOB Traktion and Ngatapa to start the season

Gisborne shootings: Four alleged gang associates denied bail
Gisborne Herald

Gisborne shootings: Four alleged gang associates denied bail

05 May 03:53 AM

Two appeared in Gisborne District Court, two in Youth Court; bail was denied.

Field day on Tutumatai Station on Friday
Gisborne Herald

Field day on Tutumatai Station on Friday

29 Apr 10:27 PM

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

'It was truly magical': Mayhem and fun at Colour Run
Gisborne Herald

'It was truly magical': Mayhem and fun at Colour Run

28 Apr 12:49 AM

A great way to celebrate diversity and inclusion in Tairāwhiti.

'Spirit alive and well': Anzac Day draws record crowd in Gisborne
Gisborne Herald

'Spirit alive and well': Anzac Day draws record crowd in Gisborne

25 Apr 02:30 AM

The dawn service in Gisborne drew more than 3000 people, the biggest in decades.

Title treble to Peter Rees in fitting season finale
Sport

Title treble to Peter Rees in fitting season finale

15 Apr 03:14 AM

Drivers turn on a show in the weekend doubleheader at Awapuni Speedway.

Netballers 'rapt' despite two week delay on courts' transformation
Gisborne Herald

Netballers 'rapt' despite two week delay on courts' transformation

15 Apr 01:36 AM

Netballers are rapt with progress at Victoria Domain despite a two week delay.

'Emotional' last dog trials at Waipaoa Station
Gisborne Herald

'Emotional' last dog trials at Waipaoa Station

14 Apr 03:36 AM

Memories flow as decades of competitions at iconic farm come to an end.

Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment
Gisborne Herald

Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment

11 Apr 05:00 PM

'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.

Pines on 860ha more of Coast farmland
Gisborne Herald

Pines on 860ha more of Coast farmland

08 Apr 09:50 PM

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

‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne
Gisborne Herald

‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne

07 Apr 01:49 AM

A Pātūtahi home was destroyed in a house fire on Friday night - cause to be established.

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‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
Gisborne Herald

‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest

01 Apr 04:00 AM

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
Sport

‘Pretty phenomenal’: Two gold and five bronze for Waikanae at IRB nationals

31 Mar 02:13 AM

A 'cracking weekend' of nationals action for Waikanae's three crews

Golden glory in Waikanae sights at IRB nationals
Sport

Golden glory in Waikanae sights at IRB nationals

27 Mar 01:36 AM

All three Gisborne crews in the hunt for medals among record numbers of entries

Uawanui and Aratu native replanting project successful so far
Gisborne Herald

Uawanui and Aratu native replanting project successful so far

26 Mar 01:00 AM

Joint venture native tree project between Aratu Forests and Uawanui Nursery works well.

Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize
Gisborne Herald

Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize

20 Mar 02:31 AM

Early days but grain maize harvest yields above average so far

Third Abbott St fire in three weeks
Gisborne Herald

Third Abbott St fire in three weeks

19 Mar 02:26 AM

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
Gisborne Herald

Grape expectations: Quality promising after challenging start to growing season

13 Mar 09:44 PM

Pinot gris variety of particularly good quality, chardonnay outstanding.

Second fire at Abbott St house could be arson
Gisborne Herald

Second fire at Abbott St house could be arson

10 Mar 10:35 PM

An investigation is under way after a second fire in three days at the same home.

Pieces of eight: Midway fourth as young guns step up at nationals
Sport

Pieces of eight: Midway fourth as young guns step up at nationals

10 Mar 02:13 AM

'The kids showed true grit and determination in challenging conditions'

No one hurt in Gisborne house fire
Gisborne Herald

No one hurt in Gisborne house fire

09 Mar 10:55 PM

The fire is thought to have began in the lounge of the Abbott St property.

City beaches come alive with surf action
Gisborne Herald

City beaches come alive with surf action

09 Mar 09:44 PM

'It was the biggest single day of surf lifesaving competition I think I’ve seen.'

Omanu have big lead in Allan Gardner race
Sport

Omanu have big lead in Allan Gardner race

07 Mar 04:00 AM

Seas are moderate but the title race is heating up at the surf nationals.

Field days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’
Gisborne Herald

Field days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’

06 Mar 10:04 PM

B+LNZ will run 'Farming for Profit' field days at Whāngārā and Nūhaka next week.

Gisborne 1, 2, 3... and 4
Sport

Gisborne 1, 2, 3... and 4

03 Mar 01:15 AM

Asher Rees wins NI Superstock Championship; Simpson retains Ashley Scott Memorial crown.

Battle of Midway: Cast of thousands at national surf lifesaving champs
Gisborne Herald

Battle of Midway: Cast of thousands at national surf lifesaving champs

27 Feb 11:08 PM

'We are gearing up for an incredible event': SLNZ event manager.

Howling success: Edginton top dog twice at Matawai trials
Gisborne Herald

Howling success: Edginton top dog twice at Matawai trials

25 Feb 01:31 AM

Tolaga Bay triallist Leo Edginton made the top three in all four events.

Successful boat rescue off Gisborne shore
Gisborne Herald

Successful boat rescue off Gisborne shore

25 Feb 12:52 AM

The patrol at Waikanae spotted a flipped sailboat on the weekend.

Golden treble and a silver for Gisborne’s Williams at junior surf lifesaving nationals
Sport

Golden treble and a silver for Gisborne’s Williams at junior surf lifesaving nationals

24 Feb 02:46 AM

Wainui's young gun Brooke Williams brings home three golds and a silver from Oceans 25.

To the rescue: ‘Super-grateful’ to Wainui lifeguards
Gisborne Herald

To the rescue: ‘Super-grateful’ to Wainui lifeguards

24 Feb 01:02 AM

Lifeguards rescued a woman who was swept out of her depth at Wainui on Sunday.

She’ll be back: Cruise ship Regatta here Saturday, back again Wednesday
Gisborne Herald

She’ll be back: Cruise ship Regatta here Saturday, back again Wednesday

23 Feb 10:15 PM

Regatta visit penultimate one of 2024-25 Gisborne cruise season

Gold, silver and bronze for Gizzy kids at Oceans 25
Sport

Gold, silver and bronze for Gizzy kids at Oceans 25

21 Feb 02:03 AM

Midway's Noah leads Gisborne charge with gold in board race.

And the Supreme Freshie goes to ... the Holdens
Gisborne Herald

And the Supreme Freshie goes to ... the Holdens

20 Feb 10:29 PM

First Fresh top gong for Patutahi lemon and lime growers after challenging season.

Golden start from Wainui whiz kids Williams
Gisborne Herald

Golden start from Wainui whiz kids Williams

20 Feb 02:41 AM

Gisborne's Wainui and Midway clubs in the medals on opening day of junior nationals

Police investigating four-car crash near Gisborne
Gisborne Herald

Police investigating four-car crash near Gisborne

19 Feb 10:27 PM

One car was overturned in the incident but there were no serious injuries.

Big bucks for bigeye ... Lauti whānau reel in $10k catch at Marlin and Tuna Hunt
Gisborne Herald

Big bucks for bigeye ... Lauti whānau reel in $10k catch at Marlin and Tuna Hunt

17 Feb 01:24 AM

'Boomer' of a tournament ... 'as good as any in New Zealand': Fishing club president

Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge
Gisborne Herald

Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge

11 Feb 11:31 PM

A woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.

‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accident
Gisborne Herald

‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accident

11 Feb 04:00 PM

The couple is selling their organic grapes to other producers.

The marlin are out there: $60,000 prize pool for fishing event
Gisborne Herald

The marlin are out there: $60,000 prize pool for fishing event

11 Feb 01:11 AM

A marlin was landed in the waters off Gisborne last week.

Speedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend
Gisborne Herald

Speedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend

10 Feb 02:06 AM

'As a club, we are still very proud of how they went.'

Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line
Gisborne Herald

Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line

06 Feb 03:13 AM

More than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.

Tent fire safety warning after woman seriously injured
Gisborne Herald

Tent fire safety warning after woman seriously injured

04 Feb 12:57 AM

A woman suffered burns to her hands, legs and feet in the fire.

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