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Letters: Argentinian Pampas spread uncontrolled, Musical Theatre Gold review
Gisborne Herald readers share their views.
King's Birthday lunchtime extravaganza returns
Extravaganza has become traditional event on St Andrew's music calendar
Opinion: Gisborne fans' heartfelt night with Kiwi legends
Jordan Luck Band played to a full Smash Palace, where they paid tribute to Daryl Monteith.
Gisborne farm life inspires uniquely humorous book about dead sheep
'Super fun': A statistician turns her shock into a quirky book about dead sheep.
'I can't wait to get started': Jordan Luck is ready to hit Gisborne
The gig honours late Smash Palace owner Darryl Monteith.
'Potential is astronomical': Couple renovates heritage building
Gisborne heritage building transformed by local couple's renovation
'Wonderland': Gisborne photographer's creative journey earns top honour
'Impossibly possible': A Gisborne artist's journey to NZ's top photography accolade.
Get thee to Lawson Field Theatre for Sister Act
REVIEW: Kim Mitchell 'owns the stage' as a small-time singer with big-time dreams.
On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.
Flexing the fingers for Choral Society Sunday performance
Final rehearsal before the big show at St Andrew's Church on Sunday
Poignant family puppet show to be staged at Eastwoodhill
Aya and the Butterfly an 'absolutely enchanting' stage show for children.
Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Berry to unveil new public artwork in April
The pou will display projections, reflecting on Aotearoa's history and identity.
How a physiotherapist found serenity and success in painting
'It's my essence': Artist blends trauma care with painting.
Art exhibition, heavy metal music and Teddy Bear’s Picnic
New art exhibition, heavy metal and Smash Palace and last chance to see Badjelly the Witch
Learn printmaking basics at Gisborne workshop with Jean Johnston
'Multi-layered art print': Workshop introduces printmaking basics
Heti & Hope to perform at Eastwoodhill Arboretum with songs from new album
'I feel like this is where I belong': Heti on performing live.
‘We’ll do it again’: Full house for high tea fundraiser
A high tea for the Women's Institutes proves a big hit in Gisborne
Lee stars again in Gisborne Bridge Club competition
Lee, Cheyne combine for impressive 73.81 score on Wednesday.
Eight movies in one at Big Bike Film Night
Curator's goal 'to bring together the best short cycling films from around the world'.
Hearts attack: Big points from two pairs over bridge club week
Turnbull/McMurray, Roberts/Lee rack up 70-points-plus on the bridge tables
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
Jackson Hole adventure
Mike Yardley explores the charm of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, from its majestic peaks and cowboy culture to wildlife wonders.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.
What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend
Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.
The 39 definitive rules of office fashion
Washington Post: Sweatpants? No. But elastic waistbands? Absolutely.
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Enjoying life in their third age
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Gisborne dancers among best in NZ
Gisborne hip hop dancers Kylah Ashwell and Paul Hawaikirangi aka 98 Cents won the open duo division at the New Zealand Hip-Hop Dance Championships in Auckland last weekend, fulfilling a long-held dream to compete in the national competition. As well...
Repeat screening of Hodgkins doco
Due to popular demand, Frances Hodgkins, Anything but a Still Life will have an encore screening at The Dome Cinema on Sunday at 6.30pm. Director Blandine Massiet du Biest, who was in Gisborne for the first screening, was thrilled to get a full...
Timely release for Lazy Fifty’s latest
The release of Lazy Fifty’s new single “One Last Time” with its universal themes of love and loss in times of war was timely as New Zealanders remembered our Anzac soldiers this week. The song starts with a haunting slide guitar introduction...
Loss but never lost
Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohiterangi failed at every school they attended. Now they are a candidate for a PhD. In their 29 years, they have packed in a lot. They talked to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor. Instilled with the learnings from...