Latest Gisborne Herald news
‘Ready to bring it back home’: Tolaga Bay's moving Anzac tribute
The Tolaga Battalion flag was retired to Tolaga Bay Area School after the service.
How Gisborne student plans to champion youth voices in Parliament
Youth Parliament will be held in Wellington on July 1 and 2.
'I felt no fear at all': WWII veteran recalls thrilling naval battles
Ken Gordon was a 17-year-old Seaman Boy on HMNZS Gambia during WWII.
Organic experience: Colour Run all about fun while celebrating diversity
Hundreds expected for popular Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council event
Historic bridge foundations unearthed during Ruatōria drilling
A drilling rig halted on the Makarika No 2 Bridge, revealing old bridge foundations.
'It's worse than ever': Third strike by Medlab Central lab staff
Gisborne Hospital lab loses another scientist: Union
Renowned pianist returns to Gisborne for special concert event
Quang Hong Luu will perform at St Andrew’s Church on May 4 at 2pm.
What's on in Gisborne colour run, World Tai Chi Day and live music
What's on in Gisborne this weekend; Colour Run for Diversity and World Tai Chi Day
Scottish village honours NZ pilot hero who saved homes in WWII
Carlyle Everiss scholars visit his grave and attend ceremonies in Scotland annually.
Honouring history: Tairāwhiti prepares for Anzac Day commemorations
Thousands expected at Anzac Day dawn service at Cenotaph on Friday.
Pair facing unlawful hunting, firearm, cannabis charges
'Poaching and unlawful hunting an ongoing issue across the wider district.'
'Midway has lost a legend': Tributes to Rocky Hall
He coached and mentored hundreds over many decades.
'Aspiring leaders': HortNZ invites applications for board opportunity
The role offers 18 months as a non-voting board member with mentoring.
Community Hub winners: $5k boost for Tiniroto hall, Nūhaka club
'We know halls, clubrooms and marae are incredibly important for rural communities'
Consent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next year
It's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.
Customs fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposed
Operation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.
Anzac Day service details announced
Details for the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay Anzac dawn services announced.
Father Mark Field, Bishop Gielen honour Pope Francis
Pope Francis' death was mourned in Gisborne with a Requiem Mass at St Mary's.
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
SH2 recovery road works ahead
NZTA Waka Kotahi has plenty of work ahead on SH2 north and south.
Train trips were fully booked
Both trips to Muriwai by WA165 were fully booked at the weekend.
Gisborne artists shortlisted for 2025 Kīngi Tūheitia Portraiture Award
Why the 2025 Kīngi Tūheitia award is a milestone for Gisborne artists.
On The Up: Gizzy Kai Rescue and Tairāwhiti Environment Centre teaching food waste reduction
The initiative builds on the work that the organisation has done for nearly seven years.
Cancer outcome for 100 Gisborne-Tairāwhiti men helped
Around 100 Gisborne men helped by prostate cancer diagnosis work at the Mātai Institute.
On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.
'Healing our land': Tūranganui-a-Kiwa in Nat Geo climate initiative
Two NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.
Henderson to join Fagan for the UK
Toa Henderson from Northland to join Te Kūiti's Jack Fagan for UK test series.
ECMoT to host a Live Day on Sunday
East Coast Museum of Technology will host a Live Day on Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Gisborne grape harvest at an end
The last grapes have come off the vines for this Gisborne wine vintage.
Golden nationals for Bay kayakers
Poverty Bay kayakers won 25 golds, 24 silver and 19 bronze at national sprints
'It's not as easy as it looks': 96-year-old's unexpected bowls journey
Stu Robb switched to bowls at 91 after stepping down from tennis.
Poverty Bay and East Coast players shining in Hawke’s Bay club rugby
'The culture is amazing': Poverty Bay and East Coast players thriving at new club.
Building momentum: Gisborne Farmers Market's vibrant atmosphere and impact
The market has gone from strength to strength, and stallholders and visitors love it.