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Letters: Chorus of voices missing from Gisborne's theatre history
OPINION: Gisborne readers have their say.
What's on in Gisborne; Live rock music, Cooks Cove Harriers Club run and steam train excursion
What's on in Gisborne; Live rock music, Cooks Cove Harriers run and steam train excursion
'Wonderland': Gisborne photographer's creative journey earns top honour
'Impossibly possible': A Gisborne artist's journey to NZ's top photography accolade.
Get thee to Lawson Field Theatre for Sister Act
REVIEW: Kim Mitchell 'owns the stage' as a small-time singer with big-time dreams.
On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.
Flexing the fingers for Choral Society Sunday performance
Final rehearsal before the big show at St Andrew's Church on Sunday
Gisborne Choral Society to perform Mozart and Dvorak in April concert
What to expect from Gisborne Choral Society's upcoming concert
Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Berry to unveil new public artwork in April
The pou will display projections, reflecting on Aotearoa's history and identity.
How a physiotherapist found serenity and success in painting
'It's my essence': Artist blends trauma care with painting.
Art exhibition, heavy metal music and Teddy Bear’s Picnic
New art exhibition, heavy metal and Smash Palace and last chance to see Badjelly the Witch
Learn printmaking basics at Gisborne workshop with Jean Johnston
'Multi-layered art print': Workshop introduces printmaking basics
Lee stars again in Gisborne Bridge Club competition
Lee, Cheyne combine for impressive 73.81 score on Wednesday.
Eight movies in one at Big Bike Film Night
Curator's goal 'to bring together the best short cycling films from around the world'.
Hearts attack: Big points from two pairs over bridge club week
Turnbull/McMurray, Roberts/Lee rack up 70-points-plus on the bridge tables
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
Jackson Hole adventure
Mike Yardley explores the charm of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, from its majestic peaks and cowboy culture to wildlife wonders.
Effortless Elegance
Unlock the secret to effortlessly vibrant gardens with euphorbia — easy to grow, stunning to behold. Unlock the secret to effortlessly vibrant gardens with euphorbia — easy to grow, stunning to behold. There are many, many different perennial...
Enjoying life in their third age
Gillian Cowperthwaite learns more about the flourishing group for seniors that is Gisborne’s U3A. Gisborne’s U3A is a thriving chapter with 422 members, in a global movement which had its beginnings in France in 1972. The first New Zealand group...
Gisborne dancers among best in NZ
Gisborne hip hop dancers Kylah Ashwell and Paul Hawaikirangi aka 98 Cents won the open duo division at the New Zealand Hip-Hop Dance Championships in Auckland last weekend, fulfilling a long-held dream to compete in the national competition. As well...
Repeat screening of Hodgkins doco
Due to popular demand, Frances Hodgkins, Anything but a Still Life will have an encore screening at The Dome Cinema on Sunday at 6.30pm. Director Blandine Massiet du Biest, who was in Gisborne for the first screening, was thrilled to get a full...
Timely release for Lazy Fifty’s latest
The release of Lazy Fifty’s new single “One Last Time” with its universal themes of love and loss in times of war was timely as New Zealanders remembered our Anzac soldiers this week. The song starts with a haunting slide guitar introduction...
Loss but never lost
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...
Lifestyle news around NZ
Crusading broadcaster unmasks alleged driver in car incident
She used her skills as a broadcaster to search for a resolution to the incident.
Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.
'You're the best': Jacinda Ardern, NZ leaders celebrate Mother's Day with tributes
Several MPs used the occasion to point out the passing of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill.
More Gisborne Lifestyle news
No 8 Squadron on patrol
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...
Stunning perennials
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...
Grandma’s Cheesy Delights
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...
Mystery and myth at Moeraki
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...
Named among Adam finalists
Gisborne artist Tyler Wray is a finalist in the prestigious Adam Portraiture Award after being selected from a record-breaking number of entries. The 19-year-old has always loved to draw and paint but said the portrait was the first large scale...
Taking the audience on a journey
A new performance piece by celebrated musician, producer and innovator Tiki Taane(Ngati Maniapoto) and multidisciplinary artist Kereama Taepa (Te Arawa, Te Ati Awa), Mai te Uira, combines digital visual art with music in a progressive and...