Gisborne Herald news


150 paddlers from here in long distance titles
There will be 150-plus paddlers from here contesting the long distance waka amas.

Anzac Day service details announced
Details for the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay Anzac dawn services announced.

Father Mark Field, Bishop Gielen honour Pope Francis
Pope Francis' death was mourned in Gisborne with a Requiem Mass at St Mary's.
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

Battle on in Anzac Day club rugby clash
The Bruce Harvey Memorial Cup is on the line between HSOB and Ngātapa.

'I felt no fear at all': WWII veteran recalls thrilling naval battles
Ken Gordon was a 17-year-old Seaman Boy on HMNZS Gambia during WWII.

All roads lead to Waikohu for men's interclub pennants
Patutahi (2) could be the dark horses of round 3 and 4.

Organic experience: Colour Run all about fun while celebrating diversity
Hundreds expected for popular Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council event

Historic bridge foundations unearthed during Ruatōria drilling
A drilling rig halted on the Makarika No 2 Bridge, revealing old bridge foundations.

Tough opening home assignment for Gisborne Boys' High
Promising signs so far include narrow loss to powerhouse Kelston.

Big team wins as individuals fire in Gisborne club darts
Perfect start by Arahanga as Stallions whitewash Spoilers

Rush of 180s in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa darts
Ruahine's Awatere hits highest finish, most tons by a female.

Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.

SH2 recovery road works ahead
NZTA Waka Kotahi has plenty of work ahead on SH2 north and south.
Rural news

'I felt no fear at all': WWII veteran recalls thrilling naval battles
Ken Gordon was a 17-year-old Seaman Boy on HMNZS Gambia during WWII.

Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.

Whanganui's SH3 retains lower speed limit with public support
Another section of SH3 is now open for public consultation on its 50km/h speed limit.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


Mercedes-Benz confirms steer-by-wire for production by 2026
System eliminates traditional mechanical link between steering wheel and front axle.

Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEV review: frugal and ferocious
One minute you're driving an eco-car, next you're doing 0-100km/h in 4.9sec.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse shows off drift-ready EV tech
Concept shows how future-focused EV architecture can still deliver classic RWD theatrics.
More Gisborne Herald news

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.

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

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

'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.

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.

On a roll: Foster adds another centre title to collection
Easton and grandson combine to win indoor bowls centre mixed pairs.