Gisborne Herald news
Labour voices opposition to East Coast election boundary proposal
Labour says moving Murupara to the Rotorua electorate risks cutting community ties.
Come and get it: Champs send warning in Premier opener
Champions Waikohu off to a winning start in 2025; a victorious start too for Girls' High.
Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation
Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.
On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday
Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.
On The Up: Gisborne’s DStevens recognised for school project in 70th year
The project, Te Hīnātore, won a Silver Award at the 2025 NZ Commercial Project Awards.
East Coast student bands selected for Smokefreerockquest regional final
12 local bands will perform at the regional final on June 6.
'Mind-blowing to us': Drift event exceeds expectations with top drivers
Top Kiwi drift drivers, including 13 D1NZ competitors, participated in the event.
'Avoidable legal costs': Council wins half of $100k legal fee from forestry company
Environmentalists call for stronger regulations to prevent similar issues.
Fog cannon thwarts man's attempt to rob Gisborne dairy
Police said a man entered the store and threatened a staff member.
Tairāwhiti multicultural council, music, museum and more supported by nearly $200,000 in grants
Trust Tairāwhiti distributed $174,952 in grants during May, including $50k to TMC.
Kiwi martial artists strike gold in Bangkok
Tairāwhiti fighters make their mark at 7th International & Thai Martial Arts Games
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Senior doctors say US doctors crucial to Gisborne Hospital operations
Hospital relying heavily on US doctors due to Trump-era impacts according to some doctors.
Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Gisborne business optimistic about Budget, council welcomes road funding
The Budget offers businesses a 20% tax incentive for new productive assets.
Family's plea after devastating horse accident on rural road
Call for drivers to slow down when passing horses as rider recovers from injuries.
Why Rugby Park's upgrade could bring Super Rugby to Poverty Bay
Rugby Park's redevelopment, costing $12.5m, moves into its final stage on Monday.
Our community
Palmie power to Super 8 win over Gisborne
'We're a better side than the scoreboard suggested,' says coach Jefferson.
Braemar dance competition returns to Gisborne this weekend
The competition is at the War Memorial Theatre.
Brothers at arms: Dylan beats Matthew in family duel
Dylan Foster skipped the winners of the Tom Duffin Fours to earn his 22nd centre title.
Labour voices opposition to East Coast election boundary proposal
Labour says moving Murupara to the Rotorua electorate risks cutting community ties.
Come and get it: Champs send warning in Premier opener
Champions Waikohu off to a winning start in 2025; a victorious start too for Girls' High.
Tairāwhiti community presents land use ‘Calls to Action’ for local and central government
It is a result of a six-month process involving a representative sample of the community.
Girls with Hi-Vis: Opening door to careers in infrastructure
'Women can bring a different approach to jobs which can benefit everyone.'
Swinging door for Poverty Bay sheep dog triallists at South Island and NZ champs
Leaderboards ever-changing as dog triallists chase national honours at Hanmer Springs.
Scoreboard from Poverty Bay, Ngati Porou East Coast and Super 8 schools rugby
Big wins for Palmerston North over Gisborne in Super 8 schools rugby.
On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks
'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'
Rural news
'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.
Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms
Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.
$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earnings
Fonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.
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Car news and advice
Godzilla lives: Nissan confirms work on next-gen GT-R
We don't know when, or even how, but Nissan has confirmed that the mighty GT-R will return
Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
It's a milestone number... and one iconic bike accounts for 20% of it.
Ultimate PHEV guide 2025: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand
UPDATED: Every PHEV on sale, including three plug-in double-cab utes!
More Gisborne Herald news
On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks
'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'
Opinion: Gisborne fans' heartfelt night with Kiwi legends
Jordan Luck Band played to a full Smash Palace, where they paid tribute to Daryl Monteith.
Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.
‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike
HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
HSOG edge YMP in netball opener, marking strong return
Horouta Gold defeated Old Girls Whangārā 65-36, leading throughout the match.
Police seeking witness to alleged assaults in Gisborne CBD
Police want to hear from witnesses to alleged assaults in Gisborne on Saturday.
There can be only one: Park v Patutahi to decide pennants supremacy
Battle lines are drawn for the 36-hole Tairāwhiti Cup interclub final.
Leo Warid aims to guide Tairāwhiti youth after receiving accounting accolade
Only a few years on from whāna tragedy, Warid is aiming to inspire youth with his success.
Thistle v United will provide thrills and spills
Gisborne rivals Thistle and United prepare to go at it again.
Armed police arrest two men after firearms incident in Gisborne
Police found two firearms after searching a nearby address.
Perfect darts top starts for men and women in TAK league
Ruahine's Anaru Cashmore throws 30 tons in 10-7 win over Panthers.
Results from Gisborne Bridge Club's weekly competitions
Cards on the table at Gisborne Contract Bridge Club.
Gisborne business optimistic about Budget, council welcomes road funding
The Budget offers businesses a 20% tax incentive for new productive assets.