Gisborne Herald news

She’ll be back: Cruise ship Regatta here Saturday, back again Wednesday
Regatta visit penultimate one of 2024-25 Gisborne cruise season

Tuai cop finds crash victim 35m down bank
Rescue operation after constable finds woman trapped in car and seriously injured.

Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly
Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.
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No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.

Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.

'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs
Former key employees have been approached with job offers.

Girlpower: Hoskin leads female charge in golden year for Gisborne
Olympic Games, world champs glory among highlights of the sporting year.

Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.

Community stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer service
Dot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.
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What’s on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Printmaking workshop and carnival masquerade party
What’s on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Printmaking workshop and carnival masquerade party

Learn printmaking basics at Gisborne workshop with Jean Johnston
'Multi-layered art print': Workshop introduces printmaking basics

Voyage of history: 78-year-old trophy back in Gisborne Yacht Club cabinet
'I knew that's what Dad wanted': Daughter travels from England to return Lexia Cup

Absurdist comedy ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ charms with wit and style
Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar ...

Heti & Hope to perform at Eastwoodhill Arboretum with songs from new album
'I feel like this is where I belong': Heti on performing live

Applications open for Air NZ environmental project funding
AirNZ is putting up $50,000 for nature care work in Tairāwhiti.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k, from 22 victims, for scammers based in Kenya
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children. In reality, he fed his addictions.

‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School
Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.

Wānaka cancer patient raises $400k to get cutting-edge treatment in China
Emma Holden, 36, will soon travel to Shanghai, China for cutting-edge cancer treatment.

The good old days: Chance for HSOG netballers to reminisce
The call is going out for netballers to be part of the club's reunion.
Rural news

'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side
'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'

MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.

Nicola Willis talks banks on The Country
Jamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jim Hopkins.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Hennessey unleashes 634kW Super Venom Mustang
Texas-based tuner Hennessey has latest hot take on the new Mustang.

Mercedes-Benz G580 EV first drive: G-Steer, G-Turn, G-whizz
The G580 has enough tech to make an electro-nerd go weak at the knees.

Lexus of East Auckland: Armstrong's Group goes omotenashi
A lounge, café, dining area and business spaces are all a part of the new dealership.
More Gisborne Herald news

Gold, silver and bronze for Gizzy kids at Oceans 25
Midway's Noah leads Gisborne charge with gold in board race.

Onenui Station an Ahuwhenua finalist
The Mahia station is a finalist in the Ahuwhenua Trophy for Māori sheep and beef farming.

Going for gold: Henare, Kirkpatrick in title hunt at Golden Shears
Woolpower....Gisborne pair among 400-plus entered in premier shearing/woolhandling champs

Garrick and Mullooly in rural sports finals
Catherine Mullooly and Tim Garrick make the national awards finals.

And the Supreme Freshie goes to ... the Holdens
First Fresh top gong for Patutahi lemon and lime growers after challenging season.

Golden start from Wainui whiz kids Williams
Gisborne's Wainui and Midway clubs in the medals on opening day of junior nationals

Waka riding the wave: Win puts Horouta on top in D.J. Barry Cup
Jimmy Holden's five-for was not enough to stop Horouta; comfortable win to HSOB.

Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.

Works ramps up on Tairāwhiti rural roads
Council contractors ramp up work on repairs to rural roads in Tairāwhiti.

Gladiators going for glory at NZ stockcar teams champs
Young Guns, Vulcans standing between Gladiators and NZ title bid.

Police investigating four-car crash near Gisborne
One car was overturned in the incident but there were no serious injuries.

‘Back from the dead’: Semifinal escape as Hogan wins NZ title
Sixth national croquet crown to Hogan in 'extremely challenging' final.