Gisborne Herald news


'Spirit alive and well': Anzac Day draws record crowd in Gisborne
The dawn service in Gisborne drew more than 3000 people, the biggest in decades.

‘Ready to bring it back home’: Tolaga Bay's moving Anzac tribute
The Tolaga Battalion flag was retired to Tolaga Bay Area School after the service.

Double trouble: Twins and dad win Te Karaka bowls tourney
Teen Pinn twins mix it with seniors in optional triples.
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

'Trend down': Fewer rescues thanks to lifeguards' preventive work
Waikanae had the most patrol hours, totaling 2080, both voluntary and paid.

Country rules: Patutahi dominate on trip to the city
Solomann wins Play The Course Backwards tourney, heads off son by one stroke

'Significant milestone': $70m flood project advances in Wairoa
Option 1C+ will help 627 properties move to a safer category.

Gritty Gisborne First XV go down to Feilding
The hosts were defeated in their first home game but there were plenty of positives.

Results from Gisborne bridge club weekly competitions
Two wins to Glenys Evans and Elizabeth Jackson

Field day on Tutumatai Station on Friday
B+LNZ will host a field day on monitor farm Tutumatai Station on Friday.

How Gisborne student plans to champion youth voices in Parliament
Youth Parliament will be held in Wellington on July 1 and 2.

Perfect starts by Horsfield, Ratima in TAK darts
Kennel's Chris Stevens has highest finish and most tons - 23

180s galore and several 100 and over finishes in club darts
Radar on as multiple players achieve perfection.

'I was in awe': Te Waiū shine with silver in kī-o-rahi tourney
Erenora Hohepa took the MVP award while Manutūkē kura took bronze.
Rural news

Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it

'Really tough': Pioneering vege growers call for Govt support for sector
“We can only do this work when we have a healthy business.”

Field day on Tutumatai Station on Friday
B+LNZ will host a field day on monitor farm Tutumatai Station on Friday.
Property news from OneRoof

Car news and advice


If Geely built a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, it would look like this
Geely has aimed high for the new flagship SUV from its Zeekr brand.

MG CyberX debuts as rugged electric SUV with retro styling
Chunky, boxy and retro, MG's latest SUV concept previews the growing 'Cyber' EV family.

Is Porsche planning road-going version of its Le Mans hypercar?
A sneaky hint in a celebration of one it built 50 years ago suggests it might be.
More Gisborne Herald news

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.

'It's worse than ever': Third strike by Medlab Central lab staff
Gisborne Hospital lab loses another scientist: Union

Renowned pianist returns to Gisborne for special concert event
Quang Hong Luu will perform at St Andrew’s Church on May 4 at 2pm.

What's on in Gisborne colour run, World Tai Chi Day and live music
What's on in Gisborne this weekend; Colour Run for Diversity and World Tai Chi Day

Scottish village honours NZ pilot hero who saved homes in WWII
Carlyle Everiss scholars visit his grave and attend ceremonies in Scotland annually.

Honouring history: Tairāwhiti prepares for Anzac Day commemorations
Thousands expected at Anzac Day dawn service at Cenotaph on Friday.