It means different things to different people when the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter does its annual Anzac Day flyover, lights illuminating the river as it sweeps past the Cenotaph in the smoky light of dawn. For Gisborne RSA Anzac...
Despite having an out-of-region day for scheduled maintenance, the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter successfully completed eight missions in the week from Monday, April 15 — six in the first couple of days of the week. April 15, 4.51am...
Six people charged with offences connected to the rainbow crossing in Gladstone Road in the city centre pleaded not guilty in Gisborne District Court yesterday. The alleged offences relate to incidents on separate dates last month. Leighton Packer...
The Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) are delighted to announce the opening of a hub on the main street. The Multicultural Hub will provide a welcoming space for migrant and ethnic communities to connect, share experiences and access support...
Death by a thousand cuts” is how Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP, Cushla Tangaere-Manuel describes Government job cuts. Ms Tangaere-Manuel made the comment while here in Tairāwhiti with Māori caucus colleagues — Willie Jackson, Willow-Jean Prime, Aren...
A lot of changes have occurred over the past 10 years when it comes to navigation and boating and swimming safety in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa/Poverty Bay, which is why the council is proposing a new bylaw on it. The community can have its say on 11 key...
A lack of rain across Tairāwhiti is starting to bite for pastoral farmers in some parts of the district and they are hoping for decent falls in the next month. Drier-than-wanted conditions continue to have an impact on the flush of feed required...
The Gisborne Herald undergoes a design and content refresh from Wednesday, May 1. As you will have read in March, The Gisborne Herald is now owned by NZME (New Zealand Media and Entertainment). NZME publishes five regional daily newspapers, 15...
A personal remembrance . . . that is how Campbell MacFarlane describes the service flags and the flags of New Zealand and Australia displayed outside his home as Anzac Day approaches. His neighbours have told him they enjoy the display. Mr...
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Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohiterangi failed at every school they attended. Now they are a candidate for a PhD. In their 29 years, they have packed in a lot. They talked to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor. Instilled with the learnings from...
As Anzac Day nears, Wynsley Wrigley looks into the story of No 8 General Reconnaissance (GR) Squadron operating at Darton Field (now Gisborne Airport) during World War 2. He also recounts the sad tale of RAF armourer Cliff (Molly) Morgan who was...
Add charm to your garden with delphiniums, boasting tall, elegant spikes of vibrant blooms in lavender, blue, pink and white hues. Delphiniums (Delphinium grandiflora) are best known for their tall striking columns of massed double and semi double...
These school holidays, treat yourself to these delightful cheese puffs—a perfect home-made snack for cosy moments with loved ones. This recipe is from my grandmother, who was one of the best bakers I have ever known. She would make these cheese...
Missing the chance to feast at Moeraki’s now-closed Fleur’s Place, Jo Ferris at least knew the famed boulders would be there in all their glory – only to discover they didn’t quite live up to expectations. This small South Island fishing...
Gisborne’s Kees Weytmans was the joint winner of the Joll Hosking Award for exceptional work for the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association at the association’s annual conference in Hawke’s Bay last week. Mr Weytmans won it jointly with Te...
Every year, more than 100,000 people head to Mystery Creek for New Zealand’s iconic four-day agri-event Fieldays. Visitors look forward to the return of fan-favourite attractions like the various Fieldays competitions, and a chance to see the...
There was a slight rise in the prices paid for the 2307 store lambs presented yesterday in the weekly sheep sale at the Matawhero saleyards. The best price paid was $99 for a pen of 38 well-presented store male lambs from Haha Station at Rangituki...
The naysayers who bemoan our politicians travelling around the world on the taxpayer dollar should consider the upshots of those trips. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon leading a business delegation to Singapore, Trade Minister Todd McClay plying...
Gwynne Dyer Extreme nationalism always looks foolish or even deranged to those who have not caught the virus, but in India it’s now official. In January, India’s Ministry of Defence started setting up 822 “selfie points” at war memorials...
Council’s proposed plan increases rates by 30 percent over the next three years. This will take average rates to $4000 per home. Let’s call this the “Stoltz Shock”. There are three big problems with this plan. They are that it: ■ continues...
Dave Hughes honours the diggers, the sailors, the aircrew, the nurses and other servicemen and women who have served their country. Anzac Day 2024 is Thursday of next week
Local team Tūranga Wāhine Tūranga Tāne were the champions of the intense two-day Manarahi Kī-o-Rahi Kura Tuarua National Seconday Schools’ Kī-o-Rahi tournament. The grand final was between two Tūranga teams — Te Kura o Manutūkē and...
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says he will join the “shrill” voices of climate change, but only if “we’re doing practical things”. Mr Jones made the comment during a speech at the dawn ceremony celebrating the Waipaoa River...
The Government’s decision to extend the deadline for owners of earthquake-prone buildings to carry out strengthening work has surprised Gisborne District Council, which was “on track” for all such work to be completed by 2027. Building...
Demolition of much of the Olympic Pool complex on Centennial Marine Drive started on Tuesday after asbestos found in the administration building last week was removed on Monday. Removal of the 50-metre pool, its roof and the administration block has...
Mātai Medical Research Institute’s new building on Childers Road was formally opened yesterday by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones, in front of a large crowd of politicians, civil servants, medical people, community stakeholders...
LeaderBrand has offically opened its 11-hectare mega-greenhouse covered vegetable production project in Tucker Road. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones did the honours there yesterday afternoon. In October 2019, the Provincial Development...
Fly-tipping or illegal dumping has increased alarmingly in the district in the past two years at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the ratepayer, Gisborne District Council says. “It’s sad to see how much effort people put into...
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The buzz that surrounded Whakarua Park at Ruatōria last weekend is once more in the air. Tokararangi pipped Tihirau Victory Club 7-5 on fulltime in a thrilling men’s final at the inaugural Morgan Waitoa Memorial Day Tournament on Saturday, Waim...
Gisborne Trampoline Club took six tumblers to Auckland for the Counties Manukau power tumbling. Simultaneously, the competition included the NZ Schools competition where a few of the team also competed. Lily Arnold, competing in Junior...
There’s nothing like a country derby and week three of Civil Project Solutions Premier Rugby has thrown up two of the best. Two-time defending champions East Coast Farm Vets YMP will be guests of Kahu Scaffolding Tapuae at their sports ground in...