Gisborne Herald news


Gisborne house fire cause yet to be established
A fire that extensively damaged a Lytton Rd house is under investigation.

Historian's book reveals Dominican friars' impact in NZ
Why Dominican friars' history still resonates in modern NZ.

Arts takes centre stage: Multiple talent on display at Rotorua
Success for GBHS over 'exceptional' two days of competition; bigger and better next year.
Premium

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.

Gisborne farm life inspires uniquely humorous book about dead sheep
'Super fun': A statistician turns her shock into a quirky book about dead sheep.

National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission
Submissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.

'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.
Our community

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.

‘Paddy’s Day’: Te Karaka farewell for nomad Stewart
GEC scene has 'more flamboyance, more light and laughter'.

What's on in Gisborne; Live music, new play and chardonnay masterclass
What's on in Gisborne; Live music, new play and winery masterclass

'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winner
The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.

'Cold but otherwise unharmed': Man who escaped police found after returning home
The 36-year-old man was arrested at a Whakarau Rd address about 9.30am.

Family's plea after devastating horse accident on rural road
Call for drivers to slow down when passing horses as rider recovers from injuries.
Rural news

Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal
Warren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.

Snails and oysters: From peasant fodder to posh fare
Opinion: How did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption?

What's in the Budget for agriculture?
'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review: straight-talking turbo-6 is superb
Ram's new 6-cylinder engine beats the old V8 in every respect... except one.

Nissan Micra returns as all-electric hatchback with SUV looks
New model is a twin-under-the-skin to the award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech.

Audi S5 Avant review: numbers game
Audi is great at making fast station wagons, not so good at working out what to call them.
More Gisborne Herald news

Hukanui Brown on song at Tahunga Men's Open
Tairāwhiti women do the double in a rep fixture against Hawke's Bay.

Air NZ money for Gisborne environment projects
Environment projects in Gisborne receive funding from Air NZ's Every Corner initiative.

'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rate
Gold Creek averages $11,675, Kerrah $12,099 to kick-start bull sales season.

Gray, Keast top of the class at golf competition
Nearly 60 students from six schools hit the Poverty Bay fairways.

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.

Mōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two months
The tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.

On golden pond: Kennedy leads NZ charge in Japan
Poverty Bay paddlers taste medal success at age group regatta.

Gisborne farm life inspires uniquely humorous book about dead sheep
'Super fun': A statistician turns her shock into a quirky book about dead sheep.

In it for the Long Haul: IRB title win for Waikanae crew
'There were some pretty sore bodies by the end of the day.'

'Extremely grateful': $52.5m Tiniroto repairs backed by Govt funding
Repairing the Tiniroto bluffs will start a two-year construction project.

East Coast's bull sales season full of promise
Bull sales generate millions for the East Coast region.

Hat-trick heroes shine: Thistle and United set for derby clash
Gisborne's Thistle and United top the Eastern Premiership after crucial wins.