Gisborne Herald news


In reverse: Play-the-course-backwards tourney at Poverty Bay
The eagles fly for Patutahi top gun Hukanui Brown.

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.
Premium

Letters: No more excuses for poor meeting attendance by councillors
OPINION: Gisborne Council challenged on meeting attendance and state of Waimata Valley Rd.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.

Gisborne wineries predict exceptional 2025 vintage after ideal weather
Settled weather boosts Gisborne's 2025 wine vintage

Wairoa’s McNabbs gear up for Pork Pie Run, raise $38k for KidsCan
'Real celebration': Mini fans' charity drive raises thousands for KidsCan

‘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.

‘An absolute success’: Bigger and better Relay for Life raises $125k
Closing lap fills 'whole 400 metres' of track as fundraiser exceeds expectations
Our community

'Terrified for our lives': Cyclists, locals, surfers oppose speed rise on scenic highway
The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.

'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.

‘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.

Double trouble: Twins and dad win Te Karaka bowls tourney
Teen Pinn twins mix it with seniors in optional triples.

How Gisborne student plans to champion youth voices in Parliament
Youth Parliament will be held in Wellington on July 1 and 2.

Perfect starts by Horsfield, Ratima in TAK darts
Kennel's Chris Stevens has highest finish and most tons - 23

'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'

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club results from weekly competitions
McCombe, Cheyne post top score in bridge club comps

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.
Rural news

Vege tips: A little piece of paradise at the bottom of your garden
Opinion: A garden retreat in winter? Why not build a shed close to your vegetable patch?

'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community together
Oxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.'

'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881
"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."
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Car news and advice


New Zealand’s newest car brands: what you need to know
Confused about all the new carmakers in NZ? You won't be after reading this.

Lexus LBX Morizo RR review: a tiny upgrade
Littlest Lexus gets a big injection of Toyota GR performance.

Mercedes-Benz confirms steer-by-wire for production by 2026
System eliminates traditional mechanical link between steering wheel and front axle.
More Gisborne Herald news

Gisborne rivals Thistle and United level on points
Two weeks ago, Jimmy Somerton had not scored five goals in a game. Now he's done it twice.

150 paddlers from here in long distance titles
There will be 150-plus paddlers from here contesting the long distance waka amas.

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.

Big team wins as individuals fire in Gisborne club darts
Perfect start by Arahanga as Stallions whitewash Spoilers

Rush of 180s in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa darts
Ruahine's Awatere hits highest finish, most tons by a female.

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.