For such a famed historical figure, Napoleon has made only fleeting appearances in movies since Abel Gance’s 1927 silent film. Stanley Kubrick had grand designs for a Napoleon epic that went unmade. (Steven Spielberg is attempting to revive those...
Odeon Multiplex Napoleon Director Ridley Scott focuses on the swift rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as his relationship with Empress Josephine. Stars Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Freelance A former special forces operative...
The 100 annual Kiwibank Local Hero medallists have been announced and fourth-generation Gisborne farmer Laura Watson is one of six recipients in this region. She talked with Murray Robertson The Kiwibank Local Hero award judges say Laura Watson is...
Next Friday marks the centenary of what was a massive step forward in Gisborne’s development – the opening of what was touted as the borough’s first permanent public work, the humble yet crucial Peel Street Bridge. Sheridan Gundry and Jane...
Defend your orchard’s glory! Master the art of preventing Leaf Curl, Brown Rot, Apple Black Spot, and Codling Moth for a thriving, trouble-free harvest. Most diseases and pests of stonefruit and pipfruit can be prevented, by proactively treating...
Sundays: A cookbook is a collection of fresh, modern recipes to celebrate that Sunday feeling through brunches, feasts, long lunches and quiet evenings. The book is full of laid-back food that’s absolutely packed with flavour and here’s one of...
Mike Yardley discovers the enchanting blend of Ottoman charm and neoclassical opulence in Skopje, North Macedonia, unravelling a tale of history, art, and architectural marvels. Amid the spoil of delights that revealed themselves on my two-week-long...
Regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest examples of art deco architecture, Kerridge House, 75 The Esplanade, is now on the market. The Category 1 historic home was built for Sir Robert Kerridge in 1935 at a stage when he was rapidly expanding his...
One of New Zealand’s finest collections of classic Kiwi surfboards and surfing memorabilia is being offered for sale. The private collection is stored in a hangar at Tauranga Airport and includes more than 130 surfboards, both longboards and short...
Performers from the Gisborne Country Music Club had success at The 2023 Pounamu Country Music Awards in Levin recently. They were cheered on by a large group of supporters who travelled from Gisborne for the awards. Whata Brown won veteran male...
After three years of hard work students from Toihoukura Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts will be exhibiting their final artworks in a show at the Maia Gallery from 6pm tomorrow. The show is called Tumatakahuki which symbolises connection. It is the...
The Gisborne Volunteer Centre is all set to host the Two Minutes of Good Stuff Film Festival on Friday at the Lawson Field Theatre. The event was to have taken place in June during National Volunteer Week 2023, however, it was postponed due to...
Gisborne party people will be transported to the heart of Latin America with a night of live Latin music at the Dome this Saturday. Sonora Latina (previously known as Sonora Clown’s Kiss), Lars & The Clandestinos, Batu-Cada Tai Rawhiti and DJ...
This Week Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam! Free entry. Fusion Bellydance Every Thursday at 5.45pm. Join vibrant and fun...
Two hours and 37 minutes is pretty long for a “ballad”, but you can’t call it “The Hunger Games: The Three-Cycle Opera of Songbirds and Snakes” now, can you? Concision was never much in favour in the four Hunger Games films, which reached...
DOME CINEMA Róise & Frank Irish comedy-drama film written and directed by Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy. A widow who has given up on life becomes convinced that a stray dog is the reincarnation of her hurling-loving husband. In Irish with...
Yvonne Steggall and her late husband Warwick encountered all walks of life back in 1994 when they took over Gisborne Backpackers. Yvonne chats with Loren Sirl. Yvonne Steggall has written a book about her experiences managing Gisborne Backpackers...
That Mason Ball clearly shares his cartoonist father Murray Ball’s humour is evident in his just-released warm, funny, honest biography, Murray Ball: A Cartoonist’s Life. Mason talks to Mark Peters about the creation of the book. A border collie...
Mike Yardley unravels Rotterdam’s post-war rebirth into a thriving mecca of architectural innovation and design excellence. If your idea of a dream European destination is charmingly quaint, cute and cobbled, Rotterdam is not for you. But like an...
Explore the world of mobile vege gardening and learn how to grow your own produce in small living spaces. You don’t need a big space if you want to grow a vege garden — in fact, you don’t even need to own your own home. Creating a mobile vege...
Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition by Al Brown is a revised edition of Al’s iconic book Eat Up New Zealand. This book includes more than 150 delicious recipes especially aimed at easy bach living. Meatballs with spiced tomato lentils is my...
Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”, NZTrio is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm Kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists...
A new photography exhibition featuring portraits taken by the Millard Studio opens at Tairāwhiti Museum tomorrow taking viewers on a journey back to Gisborne in the early 1900s. Edward Arthur Millard established and operated a photographic studio...
Budding actors from Ilminster Intermediate and Gisborne Intermediate came together for a friendly competition in Theatresports on Monday and while they weren’t being judged or marked, they tried their hardest to outperform the opposition...
The Dome Cinema presents a selection of films from the 2023 British and Irish Film Festival, making it a little mini-fest especially for Gisborne audiences. Each film will only play once so be sure to book in and visit the website for links to see...
Nia DaCosta, director of the upcoming The Marvels, has a diagnosis for the recent struggles of superhero movies. It basically comes down to, she says, “Mo’ money, mo’ problems.” Success inevitably breeds bigger budgets. Box-office...
This week Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam! Free entry. Fusion Bellydance Every Thursday at 5.45pm. Join vibrant and fun...
Odeon Multiplex The Marvels Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. However, unintended consequences have her shouldering the burden of a destabilised...
Musician and teacher Waiora Paul-Utiera takes time out of School of Rock rehearsals to chat to Loren Sirl about his role as musical director of the show. Bringing a production to life from words on paper is a “thrilling thing to witness”, says...
Connecting food growers, producers and vendors to local community groups to redistribute rescued food to those in need is at the heart of Gizzy Kai Rescue. Gillian Cowperthwaite talks to the founders. The Gisborne not-for-profit food rescue...
Summer Favourites by Vanya Insull offers classic Kiwi recipes, but with a summery, lighter feel. Featuring more than 70 recipes that you will turn to again and again, the book is destined to be one of your most well-thumbed cookbooks, with dishes to...
Feel the Heat! If you’re a fan of spicy flavours, consider cultivating your own chilli peppers, ranging from mild to mouth-burning varieties. Wear gloves when planting seeds and wash hands carefully after handling, as capsaicin can irritate eyes...
Loren Sirl takes us on her nostalgic journey as a house-sitter, at a time when the practice was far from popular, contrasting it with the trendy and sustainable lifestyle it has become today. Before it became popular, cool and ‘vibey’, I was...
Dancer and choreographer Kayla Paige has worked in the USA, Australia and Europe, but nothing compares to being part of the creative team at World of Wearable Arts (WOW) of Wellington where she has worked as a choreographer for the last two years...