Gisborne Herald news


Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam
'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'

'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure
Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.

Gisborne guards in SLNZ high performance squads
Midway, Waikanae represented in senior and youth HP squads
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

On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.

Cancer outcome for 100 Gisborne-Tairāwhiti men helped
Around 100 Gisborne men helped by prostate cancer diagnosis work at the Mātai Institute.

'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.

HSOB Boys' High taking on Taradale Reserves at Rectory
Travelling teams face uphill battles against Hawke's Bay sides

Clocking up the k's to fly Waikohu flag at pennants
Statement of intent from defending pennants champs Patutahi.

Title treble to Peter Rees in fitting season finale
Drivers turn on a show in the weekend doubleheader at Awapuni Speedway.

Johny be very good: Memorable season for teen cricket machine
Northern Districts and Poverty Bay awards reflect Gray's impressive form

Netballers 'rapt' despite two week delay on courts' transformation
Netballers are rapt with progress at Victoria Domain despite a two week delay.

Field day on Onenui at Māhia a huge success
The Ahuwhenua field day on Onenui Station at Mahia had about 350 people in attendance.
Rural news

'Talking point': 1930 Ford pick-up turns heads at farmers' markets
A Coast & Country story about a Ford pick-up.

No room? No worries. Top veges to plant in your tiny garden
OPINION: Make the most of your limited patch with high-return vegetables.

'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovation
Opinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Kia reveals aggressive pricing for Tasman ute
Kia becomes the latest entrant into the ute segment to undercut the Ford Ranger.

Would you convert your EV into a hybrid? This new engine makes it possible
In a new twist, there is now a compact hybrid powertrain can be retrofitted into an EV.

Here’s a severe weather checklist to help you stay safe on the roads
If you can't avoid driving in this weather, at least be as safe as you can: here's how.
More Gisborne Herald news

'Loosey goosey': Mayor criticises bill on parliamentary term
'Council considers a longer term would promote longer-term thinking and decision-making.'

Two new JPs sworn in for Gisborne, East Coast
Push to increase number of JPs for Wairoa and East Coast.

House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.

End of East Coast era as keys to Hughie Hughes’ multifaceted business handed over
'I’m going to retire and lie back and make like a 90-year-old.'

'Emotional' last dog trials at Waipaoa Station
Memories flow as decades of competitions at iconic farm come to an end.

Gimme five: Somerton on fire as Thistle give students six of the best
Gisborne United and Thistle take the points in Eastern Premiership matches.

Reluctant competitor to winner: Cameron Spence wins Gisborne heat of apprentice builders challenge
Cameron Spence was judged the top competitor of the six and will now compete nationally.

Cashmore stars in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa Darts Association Thursday league
Results from Turanganui-a-Kiwa Darts Association competition

180s galore and plenty of 100-plus finishes in Gisborne club darts
Kennel pip RSA Gunz 8-7 in clash of the night

Waimata Valley Rd residents air safety concerns over ‘plague’ of potholes
The council describes the stretch as one of its "most challenging roads” to maintain.

Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment
'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.

On The Up: How a couple from Auckland now serve a small East Coast settlement
Taking it to next level: Te Araroa Four Square celebrates upgrades