Latest from Gisborne

Pink Panthers Patutahi roar to Tairāwhiti pennants glory
Tahi too good for Poverty Bay in Oligoi Jug interclub golf final

Gisborne MP slams transport body Trec over 'poor communication'
'This messaging was completely wrong and has caused undue stress.'

Median Gisborne house price up to $670k for year to April
'Activity is picking up for the housing market as we move into autumn.'

'Hi Vis' day for Coast girls a success
Introduction to civil construction machinery and skills a hit for 40-50 Coast girls.

Piano Extravaganza XIV debuts local composer's latest work
Piano Extravaganza XIV debuts local composer's latest work, arranged for eight hands.

Opinion: Gisborne letters on Māori wards bill, hikoi, wasteful spending
Readers' views on hot topics in the region.

Artists' residency results in an exhibition made up of eclectic artworks
Eclectic artworks part of new exhibition at Gisborne's HOEA! Gallery.

Lytton's Dawn of Te Matatini concert celebrates natural world
Characters battle it out on stage to win the ultimate prize.

What's on in Gisborne over the next week and month, plus regular events
Events listing for what's on in Gisborne.

Tairāwhiti community comes together for hīkoi protesting Govt policies
'We come from greatness, we were born into greatness, we are greatness.'

Virtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthday
Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.

Waikohu on a roll, Horouta made to work
Top seeds put away YMP (2) while Horouta surged in the last quarter to beat the students.

Tairāwhiti community planning for peaceful hīkoi
It is the second event organised in response to the Government's actions.

Weet-Bix Try Challenge puts more than 2000 schoolkids through their paces
The Weet-Bix Try Challenge is being held at five schools across the area this week.

Gisborne councillors must reject their costly Three-Year Plan
OPINION: Gisborne councillors must insist on no debt or rates increases being applied.

Tairāwhiti Endeavour men's golf title to Waikohu
Waikohu dominate interclub series, pair of Lees shine at Poverty Bay Open Foursomes

Six plead not guilty to charges from rainbow crossing incidents
Accused facing intentional damage, wilful damage in same location.

Cutting Gisborne city speed limits to 30 and 40kmh
'The lower limits have been in response to community needs and safety considerations.'

Abandoned Gisborne football match sparks investigation
'Their players were getting right in [the referee's] face, putting their hands on him.'

Gisborne high school league going great guns
Boys' High First XI chasing place at premier competition.

Demolition looms for 53 Gisborne properties
'We are protecting the house, not the people' - GDC recovery programme manager.

Anxiety, sleep disruption and depression after 2023 storms
Extreme 2023 weather still having widespread impact on Tairāwhiti mental health - report.

Gisborne artist's painting 'glowed on the wall'
Local talent spotlighted: Wray's portrait captivates at Wellington event.

Tairāwhiti chopper flew six times last week
Trust Tairawhiti rescue helicopter took to the air six times in seven days.

Gisborne Boys' High's Egan in seven-goal heaven
YMP men put four past Traktion, YMP women whitewash Kowhai.

Gisborne letters re Grey St changes, finger pointing, biochar
Gisborne Herald letters May 29: more criticism of Grey St project.

Hawkes Logging lands top gongs at forestry awards
Curtis Hawkes, of Hawkes Logging, wins top Eastland forestry award.

YMP demo job in Gisborne Premier netball
Top YMP team racked up the biggest score so far in Premier Grade in 2024.

Gisborne mayor opposes bill on Māori wards, says region should be exempt
Gisborne mayor speaks out over Māori wards bill, says region should be exempt.