Gisborne Herald news

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

No pain, no gain: Podium finish for ‘wrecked’ Reid
Gisborne triathlete Tayler Reid sore but 'stoked' after third in his first Ironman 70.3.

‘Stress’ over licence renewals: Free course to help older drivers
Why Gisborne's senior drivers are hitting the classroom.
Premium

‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

End in sight for waka bridge: Council working on final touches after ‘communication breakdown’
Three-and-a-half-month delay for 'additional touches' to be made.

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

‘So much generosity in Gisborne’: Two women moving to support Cancer Society
Jane Wilkie lost her 31-year-old son Matt to bowel cancer in 2022.
Our community

Gisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule
The faulty filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.

Two out of three ain’t bad: Season-opening wins to United, Thistle
Gisborne teams' results augur well for midseason derbies.

Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.

Dame and a game: HSOB centenary reunion a weekend to remember
All Black great Sean Fitzpatrick feels 'deep connection' to Gisborne and HSOB.

‘Pretty phenomenal’: Two gold and five bronze for Waikanae at IRB nationals
A 'cracking weekend' of nationals action for Waikanae's three crews

Gisborne Club Darts Association Tuesday league results
Highest finish from Mayhem's Quaden Stevens – 116.

Going it alone: Ultramarathon runner to do entire 24 hours of Relay For Life
The $120,000 Cancer Society target is in sight, with more than $75k raised by Thursday.

Golden glory in Waikanae sights at IRB nationals
All three Gisborne crews in the hunt for medals among record numbers of entries

Feet to the floor: Super saloons back on track
Night of champ of champs action at Awapuni Speedway

A storied history: Nepia father-son match remembered in HSOB centenary
Nepia Junior died in 1954 during the Malayan Emergency and was buried in Singapore.
Rural news

Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
Gareth McKerchar has won the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row

Ikea’s secret Kiwi menu and why NZ beef won’t make meatballs
Their meatballs might be infamous, but is a secret menu item set to outshine them?

‘Potentially legendary’: Hawke’s Bay winemakers say vintage shaping as best in years
'Murmurs are growing that 2025 may be one of those years.'
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Car news and advice


Kiwi car savers: simple ways to reduce your motoring costs
You don't have to make major changes - just be a bit more proactive.

Mini pair score top marks in ANCAP testing
Mini's electric Cooper E hatch and Countryman have both scored 5 stars in ANCAP testing.

Elroq RS: Skoda teases hot version of its baby EV-SUV
The teaser video showcases key exterior and interior differences for the RS.
More Gisborne Herald news

What’s on in Tairāwhiti, super saloons at Awapuni Speedway and final Tata Cafe Sunday session
What’s on in Tairawhiti: Relay for Life, speedway, final Tata Cafe Sunday session

End in sight for waka bridge: Council working on final touches after ‘communication breakdown’
Three-and-a-half-month delay for 'additional touches' to be made.

Holy Trinity focus on family harm
Signs outside Holy Trinity focus on family harm problem in Tairāwhiti.

GHL reveals multimillion-dollar plans for Tolaga Bay holiday park
Waikanae holiday park getting $750k upgrade of kitchen and bathroom facilities

Gisborne Gladiators make the podium
The Gisborne Gladiators stock car team scored a fighting second place at Meeanee.

Uawanui and Aratu native replanting project successful so far
Joint venture native tree project between Aratu Forests and Uawanui Nursery works well.

Handicap Cup victory completes treble for sports fan Reynolds
Perfect shot has struggling golfer now 'chasing the dragon'.

Leader by example: HSOB skipper Player of the Year
Individual consolation for Shaw after Horouta clean sweep Premier team trophies

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

TLab strike: Private pathology sector says 30% pay gap claim unaffordable
Gisborne's TLab members are striking for seven days, ending on Friday.

‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmers
Police get special powers to act in sorting out gang conflict in the district.

Record crew numbers ready to roar at IRB nationals
Waikanae will have four teams among the 123 heading to Waipu Cove.