Gisborne Herald Perfect day for latest cruise ship visit to Gisborne The cruise ship Regatta came calling on Saturday on a perfect Gisborne summer day – the first of two visits to these waters by the ship in the space of four days. Over 350 passengers on board came ashore to enjoy a trip on steam train Wa165, cycle... Click here Murray Robertson 24 Feb 2025
Sport Gisborne’s Brooke Williams claims golden treble and a silver at junior surf lifesaving nationals Wainui youngster Brooke Williams came home from the Oceans 25 national junior carnival in Mount Maunganui with three gold medals and a silver. The carnival was held over four days in ideal weather and sea conditions. Williams won the run-swim-run... Click here Murray Robertson 24 Feb 2025
Gisborne Herald Gisborne lifeguards rescue woman on final patrol day Wainui lifeguards were called into action on their final patrol day of the 2024-2025 season when a woman got into difficulty on Sunday afternoon. The middle-aged woman, who was swimming between the patrol flags, could not touch the bottom against... Click here Murray Robertson 24 Feb 2025
Gisborne Herald Closure of Gisborne’s Cobham School confirmed as student numbers dwindle A Gisborne primary school is to shut its doors after over 60 years due to a declining roll and high staff turnover. The decision to close Cobham School was made by the Ministry of Education (MoE) after consultation with the school, whānau and other... Click here Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter 24 Feb 2025
Letter Letters: Economic growth needs unity, action and kindness I don’t think our Government realises that economic growth means keeping people employed, fed, housed, educated and meeting their basic needs. I believe it means unity, affirmative action and kindness. It means building houses, hospitals, and... Click here Gisborne Herald 28 Jan 2025
Letter Letters to the editor: Rugby Park spending, Shane Jones’ tangi comment ‘out of order’ OPINION I only lived in Gisborne for four years but it seems a little disingenuous to claim the budget blowout at Rugby Park is due to discovering a high water table. I believe the whole town is at sea level with some areas not far from Rugby Park... Click here Gisborne Herald 11 Jan 2025
Letter Love is what the world needs What a great Christian comment by Cynthia Kearney (Worship services, November 30). Negative and unkind thoughts or comments never benefit anyone including the originator. You cannot have love and hate in the same mind at the same time. What we think... Click here Gisborne Herald 05 Dec 2024
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