Amorning tea has been held to mark the last Aqua Fitness class being held at the Olympic Pools Complex. Ironically, the last class had to be cancelled because the pool’s temperature was not high enough, which was almost perfect timing for the new...
The total number of Covid-19 cases recorded in Tairāwhiti has broken the 25,000 mark since Covid was first discovered in the country in late February of 2020. Te Whatu Ora figures, up to one minute before midnight on Sunday, show 96 new cases had...
An estimated 30,000 square metres of asphalt has now been laid as crews continue the resurfacing of State Highway 2 north of Matawai. There have been a number of overnight closures on the stretch of SH2 between Matawai and the Waioeka Gorge as crews...
A growing demand for service from the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter continued over the last week with a packed schedule of rescue missions. In the seven days from Monday, August 14 the team flew a total of eight missions, of which...
An era ended at the Gisborne Olympic Pool on Sunday when the doors shut for the final time ahead of the opening of the new Kiwa Pools. For some it was quite an emotional day. The Olympic Pool closed just a month short of the 49th anniversary of its...
Ruatoria identity Hughie Hughes has hung up his Justice of the Peace hat after 30 years in the role. At nearly 90 years of age, he is a reluctant retiree. For him, the job was always about the people — “being prepared to give the time to explain...
by Wynsley Wrigley National MP Matt Doocey wants to be the country’s first ever Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. He is the National Party’s first spokesman on such health issues and believes New Zealand needs such a dedicated...
A few seconds between life and death — that’s the story of a group of recreational fishermen who were nearly killed by a sudden landslide of logs and water on State Highway 35. One of the fishermen, Jeremy Coombes, told TVNZ he and his mates...
Teams have been getting stuck into the mahi over the last few weeks of fine weather with winter planting well under way around the city. The banks of Waikirikiri Stream are now planted with natives after a concerted effort by Haumanu Tū Or...
The group proposing the creation of a Victoria Hub to link all the sports operating on Victoria Domain in Childers Road have put together a master plan and have begun to move the total $20-$30 million project forward.
There won’t be any coronial inquiry into a human skull found at Tatapouri Bay last year. In a recently released decision, coroner Mark Wilton said the skull had been examined by a range of experts and he was satisfied it dated back to pre-European...
Police have released the name of the homeless man who died in an apparent drowning incident in the Tūranganui River on Thursday night last week. He was 64-year-old Francis Tuta Hongara of no fixed abode. Police said Mr Hongara had whānau links in...
Gisborne law firms Nolans Lawyers and Woodward Chrisp are giving clients the opportunity to leave a gift in their will to The Sunrise Foundation — with no fee charged for the amendment — as part of Wills Month this September. “Often we can’t...
After dedicating his career to Māori land law and family law, Judge Wilson Isaac (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu) has been made a honorary Doctor of Laws. The degree will be conferred on Judge Isaac today, at the University of Otago...
The district is taking a cool approach to spring, and there is the potential for another soaking over the next few days. Signs are the developing El Nino climate pattern is taking control, bringing new issues for the region. Temperatures for the...
“It’s the question a political leader will almost never answer publicly but which is nonetheless quietly discussed inside and outside of the leader’s party: what will you do if you lose?” So started twin comment pieces this week by NZ Herald...
Re: Chalk and cheese, August 16 column. Simin Williams Dr Mike Joy certainly emphasised that while wind and the sun’s energy are unlimited, the equipment to capture these renewable sources of energy are fossil-fuel dependent and certainly not...
In response to my column on degrowth (see above), Simin Williams misquotes Mike Joy as saying he would vote for no political party. He said he would vote for whichever he disliked the least, which is quite different. In his criticisms of parties he...
Local authorities are sharing 50 percent of the cost of buying out properties damaged by our recent natural disasters. How much will that impact on Tairāwhiti in terms of rates rises and asset sales? What will the cost be to us in dollar terms?...
Kia ora, I have been a part of basketball here for the past 15 years — first following my husband in the senior men’s division and then our children aged 10-19 throughout school/local club and representative basketball. You could say we are 100...
There is such a huge following and talent pool of basketballers here — having a dedicated facility will grow participation. A multi-court facility was opened in Wellington when I lived there, and basketball is so strong there now. Simon Wilson
Space company Rocket Lab intends to launch its latest mission from Māhia next Thursday, after the launch was delayed by technical problems with the Electron rocket. The company announced yesterday that it will be launching from Māhia again in...
Maritime NZ has announced recipients of its annual community grant funding for safety programmes to help reduce fatalities and injuries to people out on the water in recreational craft. Some of the funding has been allocated to Gisborne District...
The future of clubs operating on council-owned land in Gisborne is up in the air after several leases quietly expired without renewal. Menzshed’s Tairāwhiti branch, which operates a community workshop, is one such party waiting for Gisborne...
Workshops aim to help students make more informed decisions Youth vaping is at the forefront of the minds at Gisborne Boys’ High School after Te Hā Ora Asthma and Respiratory Foundation held workshops with Year 9 and 10 students this week. Deputy...
Conservation Week events this week included two hours of dune planting at Waikanae Beach, where members of the public were invited to dig in and add to the native grasses on the foreshore. Charlotte Knight and Juliette Gottlieb seemed happy to be...
“The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceeding fine,” wrote Sextus Empiricus, a Sceptic philosopher who lived mainly in Athens and Alexandria almost 2000 years ago. Justice may be slow to come, but in the end the wicked will be...
Wairoa code-switchers Madison Bartlett and Amelia Pasikala and Gisborne’s Nita Maynard are making an impact on the NRL Women’s Premiership. All three are in teams sitting in the top three of the eight-team competition after four rounds. Points...
GISBORNE Judo Club head coach Jason King can be forgiven for feeling a little old. He’s trained countless judoka over his decades with the club formed by father Dave, and now the children of some of them are emerging as talented players...
GISBORNE CLUB DARTS ASSOCIATION INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS 180s: M Reedy 2, B Leach (Done n Dusted); H Eyles 3, (Vikings); A Charlie, J Noanoa, Q Stevens 2 (Rebels); A Tangira (Spartans); J Smith (Brezz’n Silver); M Evans 2 (Spandangles); R Moore (6...
Gisborne’s Kaley Knight is among the 13-strong list of contracted players for the 2023-24 Northern Districts women’s team. Four new faces have made a list ND Cricket described as “a classy line-up”. “Powerhouse batter and right-arm...
Hana Tukukino of Tolaga Bay talks to Loren Sirl about her life teaching and advocating for Maori. Hana waved goodbye to her grandmother at just 13 years of age. From the tiny town of rural Tolaga Bay she left for boarding school, Te Waipounamu...
The beauty of the East Coast is matched by its rich offerings of kai. Loren Sirl sits down with local foodie Cynthia Sidney. The verdict’s in — crayfish is the favourite on the East Coast. “Nah, it’s kina,” and “It’s boil-up” are...
You can’t beat homegrown veges. They taste better, you know that they’re pesticide-free, and they have the added bonus of saving you money. Winter is a great opportunity to plant your garden with some different kinds of crop to compliment your...