News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
FREE TO READ Gisborne Herald Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools tackles costly ‘code brown’ closures Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools has set up structural measures and hygiene rules to try to reduce ongoing and expensive “code brown” issues. Every time the pool closes for a “code brown” event, it can cost between $1000 and $3000. The total cost... Click here Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter 24 Feb 2025