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Chad Chambers releases his debut album Nati Shores tomorrow

Reggae powerhouse Chad “The Boogieman” Chambers’ long-awaited debut album Nāti Shores carries the heart of soul music and leaves you wanting more. Chambers (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau a Te Aotāwirirangi me Ruataupare) is set to release Nāti...

‘Give acting a go’ urges Shakespearean director

Aspiring Thespians who are looking to show their acting chops can now audition for Evolution Theatre’s Shakespearean romantic comedy The Taming of the Shrew. The play which is believed to have been written in the late 1590s narrates the story of...

Bilingual artist Rei’s new single a kapa haka – pop mash

Upcoming Wellington artist Rei’s latest single All We Got is tuned as a drum and bass cum kapa haka and pop mash that will send music lovers straight back to the vibe of their favourite festival. Following up on this summer’s DnB te reo hit Te...

Share your opinion of R&V and be in to win a prize

Rhythm and Vines organisers want to know what the public think about the local music extravaganza with a short survey. Organisers of the three-day music festival said they wanted to hear from festivalgoers as R&V — one of the country’s...

BrazilBeat take their music to the world

Not one but two renowned international music festivals have invited local band Brazilbeat Sound System to perform at their venues in America this June. Now in it’s 26th year, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is a three-day camping and music...

Buzzing in Bengaluru

Preeti Maheshwari’s visit to Bengaluru is full of thrills and spills. What’s there to see in a city crammed with a mad surge of development, traffic congestion and rising pollution levels? It was a question I had to ask myself as we reached...

Flavourful and fragrant

Impress friends and family with this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry. While this may not be the most authentic Thai green curry recipe, it is easy and delicious. This curry is very versatile and the ingredients can be altered for those...

War on weeds

Weeds in the garden are common challenges. Even the best landscapers deal with these persistent pests. This guide will help you identify and manage weeds. Dealing with weeds is an important part of caring for your garden. If left unchecked, they can...

Gisborne Film Guide

Odeon Multiplex ■ Book Club: The Next Chapter Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen head to Italy. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country...

Pop-a-ri-fic popcorn for mum

Adorable, colourful and easy to make, these popcorn pops are the sweet treat every celebration needs. If you’re short on time, this is a quick, simple Mother’s Day recipe for kids. These delicious popcorn pops are really easy to rustle up and...

Passionate volunteer to help family on board floating hospitals

A former Gisborne family is setting sail on a two-year odyssey to bring medical help to poor regions of Africa. Fred and Maria Kuo told the Herald why they were embarking on their mission of mercy. Relocating their family of five to volunteer on...

All creatures great and small in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Los Angeles — When Peter “Star-Lord” Quill, while inspecting a murky extraterrestrial region, pressed play on Redbone’s Come and Get Your Love in the first Guardians of the Galaxy, it would have been hard to imagine that James Gunn’s space...

Gisborne's Film Guide

ODEON MULTIPLEX Book Club: The Next Chapter Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen take their book club antics to Italy. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into...

Gisborne's Gig Guide

This week ■ Friday Night Karaoke Breakers Jandal Bar, from 8pm to midnight. Free entry. ■ CANCELLED: Midwave Breaks Dome Cinema at The Poverty Bay Club, Saturday. Refunds available ■ ‘Vivo! — Musica Y Baile’ Smash Palace, Banks Street...

'What Music Means to Me' Tairawhiti Music Survey aims to reach a diverse range of artists

May is NZ Music Month and local musicians, bands and music organisations are reminded there’s still time to take part in the formation of the region’s music strategy by completing the “What Music Means to Me” Tairāwhiti Music Survey...

Gisborne artists Michelle Hinekura Kerr, Jody Tupara and Karaitiana Akroyd nominated for Kiingitanga award

Three artists in Gisborne have been selected as finalists in the inaugural Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award. The celebrated artists are: Michelle Hinekura Kerr for Ngā Huna Kōrero, Jody Tupara for Ngā Haututu o te Kāuta and Karaitiana Akroyd...

Gisborne artist exhibits Hinterglass art at The Aviary

Wainui artist Veronika Lambert is showing off her reverse glass painting works this week and is ready to answer any questions from the public about the ancient art. Reverse glass painting, also called Hinterglass, has existed since ancient times...

Motherhood inspires poetry book by former Gisborne woman Louise Wallace

Have you heard the call of parenthood . . . a call that is so bittersweet and filled with uncertainty? That’s how it sounds in Louise Wallace’s latest poetry collection titled This is a story about your mother which launches today. Her poetry is...