“The funny thing is, Jesus doesn’t have much to do,” says Wellington bass singer Roger Wilson of his part in the Gisborne Choral Society’s upcoming production of Bach’s St John Passion. The oratorio is lifted from John’s account of...

Erosion at North Clyde is a visible reminder of concerns about the state of the Wairoa River. Wairoa residents are hoping the river's health has not been forgotten in the wake of the Provincial Growth Fund's $6.1 grant for rejuvenation of main street...

Re: Kopuawhara disaster. My father worked at this site but was one of the fortunate ones who was home for the weekend in Gisborne when the tragedy occurred. Our thoughts go to those unfortunate people who were killed. We must not forget the sheer hard...

Provincial Growth Fund investment into the region’s roads is “game-changing”, say Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP Meka Whaitiri and East Coast-based list MP Kiri Allan.“From Gladstone Road to Tokomaru Bay, I consistently hear from whanau who are...

AUSTRALIA whitewashed the silverware on offer as an intense International Surf Rescue Challenge ended at Mount Maunganui yesterday. The Aussies not only won the open and youth titles in the three-test points series, they also collected the...

July visitor spend up 21 percent on 2019

Mapping to better understand the amount of gravel and sediment moving through the rivers at Waiapu and East Cape catchments will take place this month. The Gisborne District Council is working with local contractors Landpro to map the riverbeds using...

THE work of a group of volunteers was acknowledged at the annual Gisborne District Council’s Citizens Award Ceremony in the foyer of the War Memorial Theatre on Wednesday. Led by Mayor Meng Foon, the civic award recipients were presented with...

MONDAY, February 26 — Sean Shivnan Pharmacy Open Championship Pairs 1North/South East/WestPhilip Beale/Michelle England 72.45 Hans van der Kuijl/Katrine Matthews 66.44Bette Parker/Trish Corson 60.88 Ron Janes/Yvonne Doole 59.72Jean Turnbull/Robyn...

Students looking for a career in engineering can once again apply for an Eastland Group Tertiary Engineering Scholarship, which could be worth up to a total of $20,000 over four years.“We employ engineers right across our business sectors...

The efforts of many in the health sector have resulted in improved rates of immunisation, says a Hauora Tairawhiti report. The figures for June were ‘‘great’’and showed ‘‘the eight-month, two-year and five-year rates moving upwards...

In more than 20 years, Gisborne man Cory Scott has captured thousands of magic surfing images that have graced the pages of the country’s leading surf publication, and now he is the owner of New Zealand Surfing Magazine. The 44-year-old talked to...

A MAHIA-based tuturuatu, or shore plover, one of New Zealand’s rarest creatures, has been found dead on a Napier beach. The bird — named Obow after her leg bands — was found at Westshore, Napier, all the way from her Waikawa (Portland Island)...

TUESDAY, February 7 — Summer Pairs 2 (Howell movement): Elizabeth Jackson/Carolyn McMurray 61.67; Helen Kerisome/Pippa Williams 59.58; Joy Marden/Yvonne Key 57.92; Jean Bennett/Robin Bennett 54.17. WEDNESDAY, February 8 — Summer Pairs...

The nightly noise of cicadas made its appearance with last week's run of hot weather, raising the question of what it means for the length of summer. Before the rain arrived over the weekend, there was a run of hot days which raised ground...

Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum executive director Francois Barton's talk on mental wellbeing in the workplace has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The event, organised by Gisborne Chamber of Commerce, was to be held at Wainui Surf Life...

GISBORNE ratepayers are likely to end up footing the bill to repair a railway crossing that one councillor believes should be funded by money from the tourism industry. Gisborne District Council’s infrastructure service committee last week agreed...

The outgoing, council-going Federated Farmers branch president and vice-president have both now responded to the editorial last Thursday which questioned what science it was that the farmer lobby group was basing its position around biogenic methane...

A SINGLE mother warned by a visiting judge he would jail her for her repeated and highly intoxicated driving, was lucky to face a different judge this week at sentencing. Eden Monteith, 27, waitress, admitted drink-driving for a third time and with...

THE District Council will make a decision early next week on a change to the Gladstone Road Bridge shared pathway “clip-on” project and, in the Mayor’s words, “they are between a rock and a hard place”.Removal of the concrete parapet wall...

Despite the cancellation of all the region's main summer events, tourists are still flying here in droves. Air New Zealand figures show more than 18,000 passengers have booked to fly in and out of the region over the summer holiday period — from...

Keyan Summerlee, Freya Dowding, Gianina Camero, Indie Wolfe, Angus Wolfe and Santino Camero are the youngsters opening the refurbished playground at Gisborne Hospital's Whetu Ao Rawhiti Planet Sunshine. Giving them a helping hand is registered nurse...

MONDAY, April 9 — Harcourts Vicki Taylor Pairs 2North/South East/WestRaewynne Cook/Trish Corson 61.01 Jean Turnbull/Caroline Taylor 60.71Linda White/John Rouse 54.17 Bette Parker/Carolyn McMurray 59.82Glenys Evans/Hans van der Kuijl 53.87 Pamel...

A wheelchair is often a sign of disability, but in Gainor Newman's classroom it is anything but. With her new korowai draped around her shoulder, Gainor cuts a regal figure. A teacher at Kaiti School for 34 years she has seen five principals and has...

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WINTER has started to make its presence more widely felt around the country and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has reminded pastoral livestock farmers of their animal welfare responsibilities.“This time of year can be challenging for...

The new Motu Bridge on State Highway 2 west of Matawai had traffic travelling over it last week and the $6.5 million project remains on track to be fully completed shortly. Construction of the new bridge started in October 2016. The old Motu Bridge...

Supporters of Tauawhi Men's Centre marked its 10-year milestone with a celebration yesterday at Te Wananga o Aotearoa's Whirikoka campus.“It was a great day for us to acknowledge those who have supported us over the last 10 years and some of the...

The Pine Hollow Riding School Holiday Programme in Te Karaka runs Monday to Friday with about 20 keen horse-riders of all ages and abilities coming together to enjoy all things equine. Owner Jacquie Paull says a typical day will start with the riders...

The Ewe Fair on Wednesday produced a strong start to the sales year at the Matawhero saleyards. All 7347 mums on offer sold and for good prices. The top dollar was paid for a line of two-tooth Romneys from the Hains at Pehiri, at $266 a head, with...