Gisborne HeraldWarning extended after ‘dramatic’ rise in mussel toxin levelsNew Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) has extended an existing shellfish biotoxin warning from Cape Kidnappers up to East Cape. Latest testing of mussels from Tolaga Bay had shown the biotoxins had risen “dramatically”, said NZFS deputy...14 Nov 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldJapan’s Obayashi Corporation to take 50 percent stake in Eastland GenerationEastland Group has announced the sale of a 50 percent stake in Eastland Generation, its renewable energy generation business, to Japanese construction and engineering firm Obayashi Corporation. 14 Nov 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCalls grow for a ceasefire in GazaAs casualties mount in the devastating war in Gaza there are signs that the original sympathy felt for Israel after the brutal October 7 attack has dropped and sympathy for the beleaguered Palestinians in Gaza is rising. More than 300,000 people...14 Nov 04:57 AM
OpinionLand use decisions critical for region’s futureManu Caddie Re: Blame narrative changing, November 11. Official policies and plans of successive local and central governments back to the 1860s neatly document the prevailing attitudes, assessments and aspirations for land use in the region. The...14 Nov 04:56 AM
OpinionCBD is an embarrassmentRe Unkempt, not inviting — November 11 letter. I completely agree with Kim Pittar about the state of our CBD and have written in with the same complaint. I also thought how nice for cruise ships to come here, but not now. To be perfectly blunt...14 Nov 04:54 AM
OpinionThis is not his first rodeoYour editorial “Closing in on deal to form next government” strongly emphasised the power that NZ First has in negotiations to achieve where they want to sit in the new government. That position of power is potentially even stronger when we...14 Nov 04:53 AM
OpinionFast paced, plenty to enjoyA big bouquet to Gisborne Musical Theatre for their latest production “School of Rock”. As a classical music-loving Superannuitant, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but discovered that there was plenty to enjoy in this fast-paced show. The sheer...14 Nov 04:52 AM
OpinionAnswers are in our handsRe: Earth just experienced the hottest 12 months ever recorded, November 11 story. For those who missed it, this Climate Central report found that human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, were the direct cause of the unnatural...14 Nov 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCaregiver: Accused's acquisitions from family home 'hurt' her fatherRussell Allison was “hurt and disappointed” after his daughter visited for a few days in March, 2011, and left with a china set he and his late wife Maree had once received as a wedding gift. It was the only remaining material link Russell had...13 Nov 10:02 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldSurfing for Farmers rides into summerSurfing for Farmers will kick off for the summer in Gisborne on November 21 and in Tolaga Bay on December 7. The unique stress-relief ‘break’ for the men and women of the land now operates at 27 locations across the country. “We’ll base the...11 Nov 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldWhānau spirit shines at B+LNZ support eventThe Beef + Lamb New Zealand Community Support Day in Ruatōria yesterday drew a massive response, with around 200 people through the site at the town’s aerodrome during the day. “It was a phenomenal turnout,” said event organiser,” B+LNZ’s...11 Nov 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldFarmer confidence is low for lambsThere were 1148 sheep sold yesterday in the weekly sale at the Matawhero saleyards, mostly store, new season lambs. Farmer confidence in the lamb market is low, as the lamb meat schedule price falls each week, mostly due to a weak Chinese economy...11 Nov 05:29 AM
Gisborne HeraldProviding another safe place to pass on SH2Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is constructing a slow vehicle bay south of Raupunga, on the southbound lane of State Highway 2 south. The slow vehicle bay will stretch 650 metres just after the Mohaka Rail Viaduct, about two kilometres from...11 Nov 05:25 AM
Gisborne HeraldLicence deadlinePeople planning an event over the festive season where alcohol will be supplied or sold have been reminded that they will need to apply for an alcohol licence by next Wednesday. “If your event’s around Christmas/New Year (December 20-February 5)...11 Nov 05:24 AM
Gisborne Herald‘No’ for GladstoneGladstone Road, nominated as a finalist for Best Street in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful national awards, has lost out to Buckingham Street in Arrowtown. Award winners were announced at a function at Parliament House on Thursday night. Also in the...11 Nov 05:21 AM
Gisborne HeraldWarm welcome to all for Combined Services DayThe Gisborne Returned and Services Association invites the public to attend a Combined Services Day service on Sunday. The commemoration features a parade of ex and current service personnel, emergency services personnel and cadet forces. The...11 Nov 05:20 AM
Gisborne Herald50,000 expected for Mission concerts, care urged on roadsGo gentle, don’t do something stupid and have no regrets while tripping around Hawke’s Bay roads this weekend, was the message yesterday from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “They may be lyrics from Robbie Williams’ songs but they hold an...11 Nov 05:19 AM
Gisborne HeraldWairoa Mayor Craig Little sees real need in district for mental health supportby Shannon Johnstone, Newstalk ZB The sound of rain used to be a welcome and relaxing sound, but for some people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle 10 months ago, it now brings back terrifying memories and feelings of anxiety. Heavy rain and flooding in...11 Nov 05:15 AM
Gisborne HeraldChanging travel habits: Wednesday Challenge stats show car usage down, other ways of getting to school going upSchools here are “shifting the dial” on travel habits as part of a pilot programme. Launched in September, Te Wero ia Wenerei (The Wednesday Challenge) encourages students to opt for better ways of getting to and from school. Run by the...11 Nov 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldTest site for alternative electricity generation on trackAuckland-based Vortex Power Systems (VPS) has made good progress on the construction of a test site for its world-leading technology on the East Coast, Vortex chief executive Perzaan Mehta reported yesterday. The company will further develop an...11 Nov 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClosing in on deal to form next GovtNegotiations between the three parties trying to reach agreement to form the next Government have progressed well in the latter half of this week, from soundings given by their respective leaders. There is a good chance the trickiest final parts...11 Nov 04:57 AM
OpinionUnequal impacts of plan to scrap ‘cultural’ reportsTara Oakley Section 27 or “cultural” reports have been described by the incoming government as written by “individuals without expertise or qualifications” and as “designed to influence judges to deliver lighter sentences”. This...11 Nov 04:56 AM
OpinionTown looks unkempt, not invitingRe the start of the cruise ship season. Great to know we are to expect lots of visitors into Gisborne this summer. It’s exactly what we need. However, can council please do something about the vagrancy and the mess they make? Can the real estate...11 Nov 04:54 AM
OpinionA classic 2023 RWC final, Jones pales in comparisonNow that NZ has had a fortnight to mourn the loss of what would have been a fourth Rugby World Cup, an Aussie from across the ditch couldn’t be more impressed with the dignity and gentlemanliness Kiwis have shown. A gutsy All Blacks beaten by the...11 Nov 04:53 AM
OpinionContentious, not racistRe: Talking about racism, November 9. Well, Matthew Roderick, your tirade proves my analysis. I of course am saying that racism is just one part of “the human condition” which to some extent is inherent in all of humanity. And no, it is not just...11 Nov 04:52 AM
Gisborne HeraldChurch leader here to support parish in commemorationsNewly appointed Presbyterian Church Moderator Rose Luxford is in Gisborne this weekend on her first “official” gig. It is a big weekend for the local Presbyterian parish with a remembrance and healing service at the Matawhero Presbyerian Church...10 Nov 10:12 PM
Gisborne HeraldKapa haka tamariki show ‘remarkable resilience’ through challenging journey to nationalsFour rōpū from different Tairāwhiti kura showed off their performance skills at Te Mana Kuratahi/Aotearoa national primary schools kapa haka competitions in Nelson. Te Kura o Manutuke, Te Kapa Haka o Puhi Kaiti,10 Nov 10:08 PM
OpinionNever mind the climate, watch the warsGwynne Dyer With practically all the media bandwidth for non-local news taken up by two tribal territorial struggles that would not have seemed out of place in the 15th century AD — or indeed the 15th century BC — you may have missed the latest...10 Nov 10:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMassive challenge ahead for HipkinsChippie is back but can he reinvigorate a party that has just gone through a major rejection from the voting public? The decision of the Labour caucus to reinstate defeated Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is unsurprising, particularly as there are no...09 Nov 10:03 PM
OpinionA guide to understanding socialismBob Hughes Over the years here I have been called a “lefty communist” and a “watermelon” (green outside, red inside); been told I live in a cave, and that “as a worm” I would “do an admirable job” (John Fricker, 2019); and most...09 Nov 10:02 PM
OpinionPolitical parties, real estate firm donations, commission and house pricesReal estate political party donors will do very well if Act are able to allow foreign buyers or gift landlords $billions. But there’s really no conflict of interest eh? Really. Companies will still charge 3.95 percent commission even if the house...09 Nov 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCounting down to start of cruise ship seasonGisborne will next week host the National Geographic Orion, the first cruise ship visit for the 2023/24 summer season. It is scheduled to arrive at 8am on November 13, bringing about 106 passengers and 75 crew members for a day-long excursion. The...09 Nov 09:54 PM
Gisborne HeraldWaihau Bay Road open soonWaihau Road is open to residents and may soon open to the public. Gisborne District Council acting director of community lifelines Dave Hadfield, reporting to the operations committee yesterday, said the washout repair was almost complete. The road...09 Nov 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldRocket Lab ready to launch again from Mahia later this month, 22 missions locked in for 2024A rare scientific phenomenon seems to have been the cause of a failed mission from Rocket Lab’s Māhia space port. The United States-based space company yesterday provided an update on the cause of an anomaly that resulted in the failed mission...09 Nov 09:50 PM
