Gisborne HeraldMāori rally in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa against Government policiesMarch part of a nationwide action day to show Māori will not just stand by and let the Treaty of Waitangi be dishonoured. 05 Dec 07:47 PM
Gisborne HeraldPort ticking alongEastand Port had a solid month of shipping in November with 10 log ships taking away 240,000 tonnes of logs. “We’ve already had two log ships in this month, giving us a good headstart, with seven more hopefully before New Year,” a port...05 Dec 09:25 AM
Gisborne HeraldCouncil, community collaboration key to solving flooding problems in NūhakaDrainage and flooding issues in Nūhaka village need a collaborative response and Wairoa District Council and Hawke’ Bay Regional Council say they are committed to finding solutions. The two authorities recently met with around 100 local people...05 Dec 09:21 AM
Gisborne HeraldChristmas gift for rescue crew from chopper-loving JamesJames Moore will turn 14 just before Christmas but this year he decided someone else should get the presents. When most people were relaxing on Saturday morning, James was writing a Christmas card and raiding his pocket money to buy chocolates for...05 Dec 09:19 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne Herald‘Weird’ kiwi nesting behaviour noticedConservationists working in the Maungataniwha Native Forest, near Wairoa, say “weird” kiwi nesting behaviour in the summer of 2022/2023 is repeating this year. There was an unusually high number of third clutch eggs last year, while this year...04 Dec 08:03 PM
Gisborne HeraldJust Transition on agenda at COP28A workshop before the official start of this week’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai was devoted to Just Transition pathways. More than 130 parties and observers took part in the workshop. The work programme on Just Transition pathways, which was...04 Dec 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCoalition Govt set to launch into agendaAfter something of a “moving in” weekend, Parliament formally reopens today with the new Government preparing a hectic legislative programme for the rest of the year. The new Cabinet spent last week in what Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has...04 Dec 07:45 PM
OpinionRaukumara project a case in pointWith regard to the Weekender, December 2: In 10 years it will be too late. An excellent article with worthwhile and thoughtful quotes from Dame Anne Salmond, Manu Caddie, Sam Gibson, Rangi Ahipene and Rob Morrison. It’s great that an organisation...04 Dec 07:44 PM
OpinionA taonga that has powerRe: Magic mushrooms, Dec 2 letter. The Tū Wairua clinical trials using taonga provided by the atua and used by our tipuna are connected to a growing body of international evidence about potential benefits. Our marae whānau are very interested in...04 Dec 07:43 PM
OpinionEnriched so many livesThe passing of Norman Maclean, a remarkable man, is such sad news. Norman, you inspired so many people here in Gisborne — as a teacher, an artist, a director, and acting in drama productions mainly for Unity Theatre. Many couples were married by...04 Dec 07:42 PM
OpinionTrue, but lots from forestryRe: Not just a forestry problem, December 2 letter. I totally accept Karl’s point that woody debris coming down the rivers is not all from forests; some of it naturally originates from riparian vegetation. But I can assign no blame nor offer any...04 Dec 07:41 PM
OpinionGrumpy, OK, not the restRe maximum age for voting, December 1. Mr Roderick, your hypocrisy is gobsmacking on so many levels. Since 1893 every adult in New Zealand has been able to vote. Now, you’re the one wanting to take us back to (“the good old days”) where...04 Dec 07:40 PM
OpinionYes to indigenous valuesRe: Need to unite, not divide — November 30. I take issue with Clive Bibby’s phrase of “hope that there is less emphasis on ‘indigenous’ values when presenting this message to the world audience” — regarding the serious problems that...04 Dec 07:39 PM
Gisborne HeraldSpeed reduction for heavy vehicles on Manganuku BridgeA speed restriction for heavy vehicles on the Manganuku Bridge on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge has been put in place until further notice. The speed limit for heavy vehicles has been dropped to 30 kilometres an hour and must be adhered to...04 Dec 07:37 PM
Gisborne HeraldFire at Raupunga ‘unexplained’A truck and other equipment were badly damaged in a fire at a property in Raupunga on Friday night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at the property off State Highway 2 at about 9.40pm. A police spokesperson said they were investigating the fire...04 Dec 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldVette’s Olympic campaign gaining momentumGisborne surfer and Olympic hopeful Saffi Vette has had a busy couple of months, chasing the swell in Taranaki and Raglan and competing at the World Surf League (WSL) qualifying event at Jinzun, Taiwan last month. After recovering from a torn MCL...04 Dec 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldWairoa Mayor calls for urgent action after slip closes SH2 againIt is unacceptable that Wairoa continues to be isolated due to slips and damage on State Highways, says Mayor Craig Little. And LeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke is calling for a long-term fix to the highway between Wairoa and Napier. They...04 Dec 07:28 PM
Gisborne HeraldLoss of a local luminary: Gisborne remembers artist and teacher Norman MacleanGisborne is mourning the loss of much loved and respected arts community figure and teacher Norman Maclean. He died on Friday night. Maclean was known for his work as an artist, theatre director and as a secondary school teacher. A timely art...04 Dec 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldTen Talents Craft Centre donates $9000 to local causesTen Talents Craft Centre have continued their legacy of contributing to local organisations, this year giving $9000 to the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, Midway Surf Life Saving Club and Alzheimers Gisborne. “We like to keep it local,” said...04 Dec 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldGisborne Hospital breached man’s rightsRedirecting ED patient to GP for treatment ‘not acceptable’ The treatment of a man requesting post-HIV exposure medicine from Gisborne Hospital’s Emergency Department was “concerning”, “inappropriate” and “not acceptable”...04 Dec 07:09 PM
Gisborne HeraldSH2 closure between Napier, Wairoa: Drones brought in to assess major slipState Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa remained closed on Monday morning as further geological assessments were undertaken to figure out a way to safely clear a major slip. The road between Kotemaori and Pūtōrino was out of action on Sunday...04 Dec 01:21 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldB+LNZ, Federated Farmers unite for Tairāwhiti cyclone recoveryBeef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has been working with Federated Farmers to implement a comprehensive recovery plan for cyclone-impacted farmers along the Tairāwhiti coast. There was still a lot of work to be done in the heavily impacted region...02 Dec 11:59 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldUplifting ‘Meat and Mingle’ event for Ūawa farmersBeef + Lamb New Zealand will stage what they have billed as the “Meat and Mingle” community wellbeing event for Ūawa at Mangaheia Station at Tolaga Bay later this month. B+LNZ Māori Agribusiness Adviser Pania King said the gathering was...02 Dec 11:58 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldRecord prices paid for MangahauhauWhat a day for Mark and Rose Candy from Mangahauhau Hampshires ,Hangaroa yesterday when two of their young rams sold to stud for two new records Mangahauhau prices. The number one pick in their first pen in their 75-strong yarding rocketed up to...02 Dec 11:56 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldPrices stay depressed at the Matawhero salePrices remained depressed at the weekly Matawhero sheep sale yesterday where 1423 sheep were sold, including 1379 store lambs. The average price paid for these store lambs was $59.40. The better lambs were not as big as those sold from Waitangi...02 Dec 11:51 AM
OpinionCOP28 and climate scienceGwynne Dyer At the opening of the COP28 global climate summit, here are some thoughts about the state of climate science. I have interviewed at least 60 leading climate scientists in a dozen countries over the past three years. They are unanimously...02 Dec 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA coalition that people voted forIt’s no surprise the new National-led coalition Government is facing heavy criticism on a number of fronts. It represents an abrupt about-turn in many policy areas, in method and in language compared with the previous Labour Government. Having...02 Dec 04:52 AM
OpinionHill to Fill: Clearing slash, creating biofuelHenry Koia Our former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern, a current trustee of the Earthshot board, told media at the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Singapore last month that Earthshot had amplified the solutions to fight climate change. She was...02 Dec 04:51 AM
OpinionDealing with woody debrisPeter Wooding’s analysis (November 30 letter) shows what his occupation was in Birmingham, UK — a mechanical engineer. Peter is a clever thinker and we must give serious consideration to what he suggests. Dealing with the woody debris is not an...02 Dec 04:49 AM
OpinionMagic mushrooms for Maori mental illness!?Alcohol, tobacco, weed/dope/marijuana, amphetamines, solvents, ecstasy and now hallucinogens. Traditional pre-Pākehā Māori did not use intoxicants of any kind. Why are Māori being targeted as guinea pigs for a Class A drug magic mushroom trial?...02 Dec 04:48 AM
Opinion1980s thinking from MPNapier MP Katie Nimon is now trying to prevent the rebuilding of the Napier to Wairoa railway. Like most politicians of the right, she fails to see that all of the rail and roadways were severely damaged in the region, mostly because of too much...02 Dec 04:47 AM
OpinionGift from nature for ChristmasPohutukawa, red and green So vibrant on our Christmas scene Nature’s gift in Christmas mode They’re on display in Childers Road Ron Taylor02 Dec 04:46 AM
OpinionDebris issues need fixingYet again after another dreadful weekend for the province we have seen, disappointingly, another build-up of slash under the bridges and along what used to be beautiful, pristine beaches. Our beaches used to be helpful in promoting tourism for the...02 Dec 04:45 AM
Gisborne HeraldGDC plan for ‘active travel’ network planGisborne is one step closer to becoming a more sustainable transport city as the district council works to boost options for cyclists and walkers. On Wednesday, elected members heard about upcoming plans which would help the community ditch private...02 Dec 04:43 AM
