Sundays: A cookbook is a collection of fresh, modern recipes to celebrate that Sunday feeling through brunches, feasts, long lunches and quiet evenings. The book is full of laid-back food that’s absolutely packed with flavour and here’s one of...
Explore the world of herb gardening, where simplicity and flavour harmonise. The Associated Press journalist Jessica Damiano writes about herb care, ideal soil conditions, and introduces a variety of herbs to elevate your garden into a culinary...
Gisborne director Belinda Campbell is loving working with the predominantly young cast in the upcoming musical of School of Rock. “It’s a massive undertaking because we’ve got these kids who not are only singing, dancing and acting, but also...
A collective of Tairāwhiti artists are to showcase their works at a prestigious event in Italy. The XIV edition of the Florence Biennale International Exhibition of Contemporary Art and Design will include the works of 10 Te Tairāwhiti artists. An...
Lego Master finalist, entertainer, entrepreneur and Gisborne man Jonathan Samson, 46, will be an artist in residence at the HB Williams Memorial Library until November 4. Jono’s going to build a Lego replica of the library in-house — and people...
“A quiet, direct and introspective meditation on Light” is how contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen describes Lux Aeterna, the feature of the Choral Society’s concert in St Andrew’s church on Labour Day afternoon. The title means eternal...
This Week Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam ! Free entry. Karaoke Friday October 13 at Breakers’ Jandal Bar. Jordan Luck...
For the second year in a row Steampunk and murder collide on Gisborne’s historic Wa165 steam train. Steampunk Shenanigans, a murder mystery play, returns to Gisborne during Labour Weekend on Sunday October 22. Participants are encouraged to get...
The artificial intelligence in Gareth Edwards’ The Creator, a visually magnificent epic, is not the AI making headlines at the moment. This is AI in the classic sci-fi mould — the Roy Battys of Blade Runner, the Avas of Ex Machina, the ones...
Odeon Multiplex ■ Anatomy of a Fall French film in which a woman is a suspect in the death of her husband, and their blind son is a “witness”. ■ Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert movie of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Taylor Swift...
Barnardos Awhi Tairāwhiti Centre manager Quannah Nickerson reflects on the role she plays in early childhood learning as World Teachers’ Day is celebrated. She shares her vision with The Gisborne Herald’s Loren Sirl . . . An annual day of...
Gisborne resident Sophie Cairns from the charity From Me has recently returned from Papua New Guinea where she and some of the team helped set up libraries at schools in the Highlands region with books donated from across New Zealand. She shared her...
Seven-year-old Viggo is back, ready to take you on another thrilling journey filled with beachside fun, fishing escapades, and lots of delicious ice cream. Hello, it’s Viggo again. Since I last wrote we have had lots of adventures on our boat...
Summer Favourites by Vanya Insull offers classic Kiwi recipes, but with a summery, lighter feel. Featuring more than 70 recipes that you will turn to again and again, the book is destined to be one of your most well-thumbed cookbooks, with dishes to...
There are many, many reasons to grow wildflowers — besides from the fact they look gorgeous, wildflowers provide food and habitats for a diverse range of beneficial insects. Speaking for the vege gardeners among us, you can’t have too many...
The story of how Whakapaupakihi came to be is almost as stunning as the musical itself, which is a beautifully told journey of discovery, history and the region. When the four Tuari siblings (Te Aitanga ā Hauiti, Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui...
Peter Bush was the first photographer employed by The Gisborne Herald in 1960, who went on to become one of the country’s best known photojournalists. His extensive photography collection has been acquired by Te Manawa Museum and The Rugby Museum...
UK drum and bass producer Sub Focus has been added to the Rhythm and Vines 2023 festival lineup. The award winning producer will return to Rhythm and Vines to headline on December 30, presenting his critically acclaimed third solo album Evolve...
This Week Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam ! Free entry. Karaoke Friday September 22 at Breakers’ Jandal Bar. Te Ara i...
The Gisborne Civic Brass Band concert on Saturday will feature the auxiliary brass band which includes players who are learners of all ages. It also includes some more experienced brass band musicians who are learning new instruments and broadening...
The highly anticipated New Zealand film Uproar was a huge success at the Toronto International Film Festival last month. Alongside Julian Dennison, Uproar is brought to life by a superstar cast including local legends Rhys Darby, emerging Aotearo...
Dome Cinema Uproar Julian Dennison plays a teenager who doesn’t fit in anywhere in Dunedin at the time of the 1981 Springbok tour. Inspired by the protests and a newfound passion for performance, he embraces his heritage. Also stars Rhys Darby...
The women of Tairāwhiti came together at Empower You, an event to help nourish body, mind and spirit through connection. The Gisborne Herald’s Gillian Cowperthwaite was there to experience the magic first-hand . . . When local business owners...
With over a decade of dedication to Supergrans Tairāwhiti (SGT), manager Linda Coulston, has made a huge impact in the lives of many whānau throughout the region. By listening, responding and transforming lives of clients, employees and volunteer...
Keep the kids entertained during school holidays with these simple and enjoyable rock painting projects at home. School holidays are here, and if you need a simple and engaging project to keep your kids occupied, try Painted Rock Fish and Ladybird...
Sundays: A cookbook is a collection of fresh, modern recipes to celebrate that Sunday feeling through brunches, feasts, long lunches and quiet evenings. The book is full of laid-back food that’s absolutely packed with flavour and here’s one of...
Mike Yardley explores the captivating narrative of Albania, uncovering its enigmatic allure along the enchanting Adriatic Coast. A foray to Albania, fringing the Adriatic coastline, was a runaway highlight of my two-week long Balkan Adventure...
The power of Māori and Pasifika literature roars into theatrical life as the much anticipated and highly acclaimed UPU comes to Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival as part of the RĀ season line-up. UPU means word, and in this stunning performance, the...
The Gisborne Printmakers group is hosting an exhibition called The Small Print by The Print Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) in Lysnar House Studios this weekend. As well as the exhibition the public can take in the atmosphere of the group at...
Folk Dance New Zealand’s annual gathering will take place in Gisborne/Tūranga this year, featuring guest dance tutors who are visiting especially for the event. The Tūranga Bal is a weekend of folk dance being hosted by Jane Luiten and her local...
Applications are now open to young filmmakers to enter the New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF) with fantastic prizes up for grabs. This is the second year and the inaugural event last year attracted 357 entries from across New Zealand. Entry is...
This Week ■ Going Local - Build-a-band Smash Palace today from 5.30pm. Independent Music New Zealand presents a free networking session called Going Local. It’s an informal way to talk to established people in the industry and find out how it...
by Lindsey Bahr, AP A beautiful Indian-American teen, Samidha (Megan Suri), just wants to fit in with her suburban classmates in the new horror It Lives Inside. But there’s a demon at large and it’s not hormones or puberty — it’s a literal...
Odeon Multiplex ■ Stylebender Film on Israel Adesanya — Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based mixed martial arts champion known as The Last Stylebender — explores masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance. ■ The Creator...