Latest from Gisborne District

Chance for Gisborne groms to test themselves against NZ’s best surfers
Stars of future on show at Gisborne Junior Pro.

Gisborne midwives shine post-Cyclone Gabrielle
Midwives' Day 2024 celebrates a job that's vital to community and climate resilience.

B+LNZ to hold Trees Within Farms workshops
'Trees are an important part of pastoral-based farming systems'

Harbour site to be decontaminated before sculpture installed
Work on contaminated reserve land starts at the end of the month.

Revolving door at top of East Coast club rugby table
TVC are the new leaders after their hard-fought win over Hikurangi.

Tairāwhiti could face double its current number of heatwave days a year, says expert
Tairāwhiti’s wildfire risk could increase by 30-40 per cent.

Plan to concrete Grey to Derby pathway
The metaled pathway linking Derby to Grey Streets is being upgraded.

Rototaupua: A fleeting natural wonder formed by Cyclone Hale
NZ's new lake Rototaupua, formed by Cyclone Hale, set to vanish soon.

Tairāwhiti advocate cycles South Island for sexual assault awareness
Gisborne's Tricia Walsh joined journey with no training, driven by personal abuse history.

Arch-rivals to clash once more in Poverty Bay club hockey
GMC Green and YMP A take centre-stage tomorrow in Gisborne hockey.

United front sinks Sharks in Charity Shield
Goal-hungry Eastern League champs rack up first silverware of season

Local rugby fans spoilt for choice over busy weekend
From an intermediate tourney to the First 15 festival and premier club competition.

What's on in Gisborne: your guide to upcoming events
Two theatre shows begin in Gisborne this weekend.

Old Girls step up in one-goal Gisborne netball thriller
Challenge round wins to OG Whangara and YMP 2; action continues Saturday.

Gisborne man charged with aggravated robbery
Police have apprehended a man for a robbery outside a man's home.

Rock scaling at Devils Elbow to cause traffic snarls till May end
Plan for night-time traffic delays at Devils Elbow and Waikoau Hill

Fenz reports 54 per cent spike in winter fires: Steps to stay safe
Checks are urged for chimneys and electric blankets.

NZME revamps local newspaper: Will changes boost survival?
OPINION: Editorial content key to Gisborne newspaper's survival, says column writer.

Chopper is back: Laughs, gags, and no spiders involved
Chopper talks to the Gisborne Herald ahead of new show next week.

Alder calls for open council workshops
Gisborne councillor seeks transparency, opposes council vote.

Thousand head sell at Matawhero cattle fair
A thousand cattle sold at Matawhero saleyards on Tuesday

Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.

Champions Park bounce back from defeat
One semifinal place up for grabs in Tairāwhiti men's pennants

Over $55k in prizes: Gisborne film-makers gear up for 48Hour challenge
With one weekend to make a short film - calling budding Gisborne filmmakers.

Biosecurity workshop to help public identify marine pests
'The training will help people play a valuable role in marine biosecurity.'

Gisborne man wanted over incident at Wellington Hospital
Police issue warrant to arrest a Gisborne man over Wellington altercation.

Fewer parks: Work on trial changes for Gisborne street under way
Council apologises for 'any inconvenience and will open parking up as soon as possible'.

'Catastrophic destruction': Councillor hits out over proposed liquor sale crackdown
Councillors largely opposed any changes to the current local alcohol policy.