Latest Gisborne Herald news
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.
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.
ECMoT to host a Live Day on Sunday
East Coast Museum of Technology will host a Live Day on Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Gisborne grape harvest at an end
The last grapes have come off the vines for this Gisborne wine vintage.
Golden nationals for Bay kayakers
Poverty Bay kayakers won 25 golds, 24 silver and 19 bronze at national sprints
'It's not as easy as it looks': 96-year-old's unexpected bowls journey
Stu Robb switched to bowls at 91 after stepping down from tennis.
Poverty Bay and East Coast players shining in Hawke’s Bay club rugby
'The culture is amazing': Poverty Bay and East Coast players thriving at new club.
Building momentum: Gisborne Farmers Market's vibrant atmosphere and impact
The market has gone from strength to strength, and stallholders and visitors love it.
Local theatre brings 'Sister Act' to life with dynamic female cast
'A lot of roles for females': Why 'Sister Act' is the perfect musical
'Tracking well': Major strides in Gisborne bridge repair efforts
Gisborne has repaired 59 of 97 bridges needing major work since October.
What’s on in Gisborne: Easter market, arts and crafts fair and live music
What’s on in Gisborne: Easter market, arts and crafts fair and live music
On The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast
Hughie Hughes wants to live like a 90-year-old but still has things to do.
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'.
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.
'Severe disadvantage': Concerns over Māori ward referendum voting process
Postal ballot 'old-fashioned and not fit for purpose': Gisborne mayor.
'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.
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.
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.
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
Letters: No more excuses for poor meeting attendance by councillors
OPINION: Gisborne Council challenged on meeting attendance and state of Waimata Valley Rd.
Gisborne building apprentices to compete at regional challenge heats
Six Gisborne apprentices will compete for prizes and the chance to compete nationally.
Cenotaph specialist restoration work completed
Critical repairs will prevent further deterioration of monument.