Gisborne Herald news

A storied history: Nepia father-son match remembered in HSOB centenary
Nepia Junior died in 1954 during the Malayan Emergency and was buried in Singapore.

Gisborne Choral Society to perform Mozart and Dvorak in April concert
What to expect from Gisborne Choral Society's upcoming concert

What’s on in Tairāwhiti, super saloons at Awapuni Speedway and final Tata Cafe Sunday session
What’s on in Tairawhiti: Relay for Life, speedway, final Tata Cafe Sunday session
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‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

End in sight for waka bridge: Council working on final touches after ‘communication breakdown’
Three-and-a-half-month delay for 'additional touches' to be made.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

‘So much generosity in Gisborne’: Two women moving to support Cancer Society
Jane Wilkie lost her 31-year-old son Matt to bowel cancer in 2022.
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‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.

‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinic
A nurse and paramedic staff the monthly clinic kaupapa, called Poua te Ora.

GBHS surfers 10th at NZ Schools festival
Gisborne beaten in plate final of Cranch Cup competition; Whangamatā champions.

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club results
Tracy Clayton and Kuba Jerabek have week's top score in bridge results

Three Gisborne sides kicking off Eastern Premiership campaign
Thistle, United at home; Gisborne Boys' High on the road

‘Resounding success’: Hospice fundraiser brings in $72,000
Hilary Barry hosted the fundraiser after a four-year break.

End in sight for waka bridge: Council working on final touches after ‘communication breakdown’
Three-and-a-half-month delay for 'additional touches' to be made.

Holy Trinity focus on family harm
Signs outside Holy Trinity focus on family harm problem in Tairāwhiti.

GHL reveals multimillion-dollar plans for Tolaga Bay holiday park
Waikanae holiday park getting $750k upgrade of kitchen and bathroom facilities

Gisborne Gladiators make the podium
The Gisborne Gladiators stock car team scored a fighting second place at Meeanee.
Rural news

NZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
Vietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.

Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets
Alison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.

Can red meat recover its glorious past?
OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.
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Car news and advice


Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid review: in the club
We take the 911 T-Hybrid to meet a tough crowd: the Porsche Club of NZ 50th celebration.

Jaecoo J7 SHS PHEV first drive: super charger
The latest entrant in Jaecoo's local line up is a super-powered plug-in with a huge range.

Now you can spend EVEN MORE money on Aston Martin's racing simulator
Aston Martin has updated its pricey racing sim with more power and an even bigger pricetag
More Gisborne Herald news

Handicap Cup victory completes treble for sports fan Reynolds
Perfect shot has struggling golfer now 'chasing the dragon'.

Leader by example: HSOB skipper Player of the Year
Individual consolation for Shaw after Horouta clean sweep Premier team trophies

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

TLab strike: Private pathology sector says 30% pay gap claim unaffordable
Gisborne's TLab members are striking for seven days, ending on Friday.

‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmers
Police get special powers to act in sorting out gang conflict in the district.

Record crew numbers ready to roar at IRB nationals
Waikanae will have four teams among the 123 heading to Waipu Cove.

A win by a whisker: Ebbett the champ on countback
Tournament gives newbies valuable taste of competition golf croquet.

Fate of Giborne’s ‘home ship’ in Navy’s hands
'There's no security': Defence spending dilemma impacts readiness

Convicted murderer death in custody: Police failed in duty of care
Martin, 63, was found dead in her Gisborne cell on November 23, 2023.

Police investigation ongoing after Kaiti home shot
Police said a series of incidents in the area were believed to be gang-related.

Podium finish for Reid in first 70.3 triathlon
Strong start in longer race form as Reid looks beyond 2028 Olympics.

‘This van will save lives’: New medical vehicle boosts emergency response in Ūawa
Van equipped with tools to deliver critical care 'when every second counts'