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Jailed drug dealer faces more charges

A Gisborne drug dealer jailed for 10 years in 2018 is facing charges for continued drug offending from behind bars, court documents show. Thomas Cheng, a Singaporean national, was a party last year to court proceedings in which the Commissioner for...

Military honours for Murray Derbyshire

THE late Staff Sergeant Murray Derbyshire was farewelled with full military honours on Saturday

Accused tries to flee court after sentence

Security and police staff sprang into action in Gisborne District Court when a young man upset at being jailed jumped the dock and made a desperate attempt to escape. Lynton Peneha, 20, had just received a 12-month prison term when he tried his luck...

Celebrations over, now down to business

During the past few weeks since the election, we have been through a “swearing in” process for the newly elected council that has justifiably gained many photo opportunities and chances for establishing a modus operandi that is unique. The Mayor...

Stop the pigeons

Gisborne Herald readers have given a big thumbs up to a cull of pigeons in the city centre. When asked if they think pigeons in Gisborne city should be culled, 72 percent of respondents to this week’s Gisborne Herald Web Poll said “yes”.The web...

Respect for our history

In response to Gavin Maclean’s wonderful English language lesson wrapped up in a piece of history, I disagree that dual naming is either clumsy, or meaningless . . .A dual name Turanganui a Kiwa/Poverty Bay will allow us all the opportunity to...

Word on the street . . . about R&V crowds

'Are you looking forward to the R&V crowd?'

Flight training school cleared for takeoff

GISBORNE is an ideal location for an aviation school training base, which has opened for business here. Eagle Flight Training Ltd, a flight training provider based at Ardmore Airport in Auckland, is operating the training facility in Gisborne, with...

Two to vote ‘no’ on Seymour bill

Two of Gisborne’s three MPs will vote against ACT MP David Seymour’s End of Life Choice member’s bill during its second reading this month. Labour list MP Kiri Allan is the exception, but she may not vote for the bill at its third reading —...

One issue among many

Ideally we all have a vision of a wastewater-free bay . . . after all, dreams are free. Unfortunately the cash needed to achieve our dreams is not. I do not believe councillors should base their wastewater treatment decision on a survey that...

Tairawhiti Techweek ’18

The possibility of technology becoming the next biggest industry in Tairawhiti is one step closer. Global tech companies, New Zealand exporters and the country’s top tech talent converge on the city today for a groundbreaking event to unlock the...

Labour launches Coast campaign

THE LABOUR Party’s State of Gisborne “party” last night proved a popular affair with close to 100 people packed into the already tightly-spaced Verve Cafe and Bar. In a speech that covered youth opportunities, employment, education, healthcare...

Wastewater consent application on hold

Gisborne District Council is acknowledging “significant legal and reputational risk” in relation to the wastewater treatment option it included in its 2018-2028 Long-Term Plan (LTP) — which involves a $24.3 million upgrade, but to be more...

Brainstorming session for Young Enterprise Scheme

The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme for 2018 started with a three-hour workshop for teachers, students and coaches at Gisborne’s Cosmopolitan Club. Lytton High School, Campion College and Gisborne Girls’and Boys’ high schools were...

News and views through personal lens

The news and the letters last week were typical of the discussions that take place through this column, and the prejudice that exists among the participants. Firstly the logging truck vs tractor accident — did the tractor drive in front of the...

New LED lighting ‘brighter, safer and better value’

New lighting under shop verandas in the city will be trialled to investigate a long-term solution to improve visibility and security. Tairawhiti Roads general manager Dave Hadfield says the LED lights will be mounted vertically against existing light...

Young entrepreneurs fired up

Five student entrepreneurs from Gisborne Boys' High School are on fire over their new business — Eco Starters. Max Briant, Rewiti Ropiha, Jacob Corrin, Eni Sinoti and Matariki Te Hau started their business selling eco fire starters earlier this...

Meurant denies ‘divisiveness’

All three mayoral candidates were given a good hearing by more than 100 residents at Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village, but it was 72-year-old resident Susan Sligo who brought the house down. Rehette Stoltz, Meredith Akuhata-Brown and Ross Meurant...