Lifestyle news
Gisborne Choral Society to perform Mozart and Dvorak in April concert
What to expect from Gisborne Choral Society's upcoming concert
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.
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.
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...
No 8 Squadron on patrol
As Anzac Day nears, Wynsley Wrigley looks into the story of No 8 General Reconnaissance (GR) Squadron operating at Darton Field (now Gisborne Airport) during World War 2. He also recounts the sad tale of RAF armourer Cliff (Molly) Morgan who was...
Stunning perennials
Add charm to your garden with delphiniums, boasting tall, elegant spikes of vibrant blooms in lavender, blue, pink and white hues. Delphiniums (Delphinium grandiflora) are best known for their tall striking columns of massed double and semi double...
Grandma’s Cheesy Delights
These school holidays, treat yourself to these delightful cheese puffs—a perfect home-made snack for cosy moments with loved ones. This recipe is from my grandmother, who was one of the best bakers I have ever known. She would make these cheese...
Mystery and myth at Moeraki
Missing the chance to feast at Moeraki’s now-closed Fleur’s Place, Jo Ferris at least knew the famed boulders would be there in all their glory – only to discover they didn’t quite live up to expectations. This small South Island fishing...
Named among Adam finalists
Gisborne artist Tyler Wray is a finalist in the prestigious Adam Portraiture Award after being selected from a record-breaking number of entries. The 19-year-old has always loved to draw and paint but said the portrait was the first large scale...
Taking the audience on a journey
A new performance piece by celebrated musician, producer and innovator Tiki Taane(Ngati Maniapoto) and multidisciplinary artist Kereama Taepa (Te Arawa, Te Ati Awa), Mai te Uira, combines digital visual art with music in a progressive and...
At home in Ūawa
Thabiso Mashaba from Botswana in southern Africa moved with his whānau to Ūawa Tolaga Bay. He talked to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor. Moving to Tairāwhiti is one of the best decisions Thabiso has made in his life, he says. Thabiso...
A thriving enterprise focused on waste minimisation, conservation, biodiversity and education
Gillian Cowperthwaite looks into the not-for-profit Tairāwhiti Environment Centre which operates a thriving enterprise focused on waste minimisation, conservation and biodiversity and education for the community. The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre...
Lifestyle news around NZ
A simple technique to help you fall asleep
New York Times: “Cognitive shuffling” can calm a busy brain.
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?
Opinion: We underestimate the manosphere at our peril
NYT: The horrifying scenario depicted in TV series 'Adolescence' is entirely plausible.
More Gisborne Lifestyle news
Seafaring adventure
Seven-year-old Viggo Mikkelsen Steele shares his final adventure tale from the trip, filled with Caribbean wonders and heartfelt farewells. Hello, it’s Viggo again. Since I last wrote a lot has happened. My dad crossed the Atlantic Ocean in our...
WHOLESOME HARMONY
Squash, carrot and borlotti tagine is a versatile delight perfect for batch cooking, freezing, and all dietary preferences. Technically speaking, this is more a stew than a tagine because it’s cooked in a pan rather than the type of earthenware...
Home-grown crunch
Discover the joy of growing your own celery from scratch, whether in your garden or a pot, with the flexibility to pick as many or as few as you desire. Do you ever buy a whole bunch of celery from the grocer, only to use a few stalks? Why not grow...
Happy (back) together
The cast of colourful characters in The Vicar of Dibley plays are back together again, in the latest offering from Musical Theatre Gisborne, with first-time director Jill White putting her own mark on the production. The Holy Trinity is the third...
Exhibition celebrates Wāhine Toa
Prepare to be wowed by a new exhibition celebrating women by Māhia artist Rosie Symes which opened at the Matawhero Art Gallery this week. The theme is Wāhine Toa with large portraits of mainly Māori women depicted in mixed media. Displayed...
It’s a question of reasonable doubt
Evolution Theatre founder Dinna Myers is back in the director’s chair — this time working on the popular American play 12 Angry Jurors. 12 Angry Jurors is a play that contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they consider...