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Chained up and forgotten: effort to change animal welfare laws

For years animal welfare groups across New Zealand have fought to change an ineffective law. If their efforts are successful, it will mean the end of life chaining of dogs. “We’re living in a first-world country, with fourth-world welfare when...

‘Lots of very good conversations’ at Farm Expo

The East Coast Farming Expo at the Wairoa racecourse has been deemed a success with close to 400 people through the gates again yesterday, a similar crowd to the opening day on Wednesday. Event manager Sue Wilson said the turnout for the second and...

Summit today a key step in our rebuild

The region has a major opportunity today to start bringing the new Government alongside in helping to meet the challenges of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent severe weather events, and to build resilience for the future, at the...

Pest threats mounting

The headline “Research identifies weed as a billion-dollar potential threat” (Rural News, February 1, 2024) refers to the potential sleeper weed Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) that is now established in Hawke’s Bay, Canterbury and...

Symbols of faith

Not everyone killed in the 1st and 2nd World War were Christians. The war memorial on Kaiti Hill is public land. If Christians wish to have an illuminated cross on Kaiti Hill, they should purchase a piece of land to put it on and then there would be...

Heavy metallers ready to rock

Gisborne Speedway will explode into action tonight and tomorrow night with the Jazzed Up Logging North Island Stockcar Championship, and the racing looks set to be red-hot. A field of 68 cars will contest three qualifying groups tonight ahead of...

Gisborne clubs in the medals at Oceans’ 24

Day 1 of the Oceans’ 24 junior surf lifesaving national championships at Mount Maunganui yesterday produced a gold, two silvers and a bronze medal to Gisborne competitors. More than 50 11-14 year-olds from the Gisborne clubs are competing in the...

OBR scalp breaks Boys’ High drought

Jett Whitaker was the happiest cricketer at Harry Barker Reserve on Saturday. Whitaker is captain of Gisborne Boys’ High School (2). Before last weekend, they had won two games by default in the past two years but had last tasted victory on the...

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‘Fire-breathing R&B belter’ to play at cyclone gig

Country and soul sensation Tami Neilson will take to the stage at the upcoming Tū Whitia Stand and Shine at the Gisborne Soundshell on March 2. She will be joined by other top artists Scribe, the Vocal Thieves, Oceanspace, Rob & Alley Matete...

Push on for music, arts strategy

Developing a strategy — and ultimately a dedicated organisation — to promote and support music in Tairāwhiti has been a passion project for Gisborne publican and musician Darryl Monteith. It led him to source funding to conduct a comprehensive...

Enviro Hero award finalist

East Coast conservationist Graeme Atkins has been named one of three finalists in the 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. He is in the Ministry for the Environment Environmental Hero of the Year category, which recognises a person or...

Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together

One thing you can be certain of at Gisborne Girls’ High School’s annual athletics sports — there is no shortage of colour. Every year the students wear their “house” colours with pride as they run, jump, throw . . . and pose for the...

Fears for their safety after motorbike theft

by Kate Green, RNZ A German traveller’s motorbike was stolen, stripped then blatantly ridden up and down a street in front of him and his son in the town of Nuhaka earlier this week. The bike was found at a nearby house — believed to be...

Suspicious car fire in Stout Street

Firefighters were called to a property at the western end of Stout Street in the early hours of yesterday after a car caught fire under suspicious circumstances. The call came in just after 4am. “The car was well alight when we arrived and was...

School pool heating initiative to add value, resilience

Trust Tairāwhiti has approved $3.5 million in funding for a significant project that combines pool heating and renewable solar energy generation alongside battery storage at four schools on the East Coast. The project covers Te Waha o Rerekohu Are...

Window for third launch in two weeks

Just days after launching its latest mission from Mahia, space company Rocket Lab says it will be back in action on March 10, as it aims to complete more than 20 launches this year. Its 45th Electron rocket launch will be a dedicated mission for...

‘Very blunt’ reality for transport committee

Recovery work on the cyclone ravaged State Highways 2 and 35 is “ongoing”, but long-term funding has not been secured. That was the self-described “very blunt” response of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi director of regional relations...