Re: Congratulations on reaching milestone, January 9 letter. Sadly Clive, this publication is not one of the remaining bastions of free speech. In particular, Jeremy has a blind spot with climate change, banning any factual/evidential/scientific...
I don’t know who needs to hear this. Although questioning experts is valid, true independent thinking requires critical analysis instead of accepting the exact opposite of their views, with arguments supported by unverified ramblings and YouTube...
It is 10 from 10 for the cruise ship season with successful visits of the National Geographic Orion and its 54 passengers on Friday, the Silver Muse carrying 395 passengers on Saturday and the Star Breeze with 312 guests on board on Sunday. The...
by Tumamao Harawira, Whakaata Māori Chinese youth who have made Aotearoa their home are planning to travel to Te Tai Tokerau in February to strengthen their identity and connection to the country and deepen Māori and Chinese relationships. The...
This week is the final chance for Wairoa residents to share their experiences as part of an independent review of the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle. The short and simple online survey...
The Royal New Zealand Air Force came for one of its own yesterday. Te Waipounamu Bishop the Right Reverend Richard Wallace died in Wairoa on Saturday, having travelled from the South Island to officiate at the funeral of Norm Dewes. Dewes...
Eastland Port handled 188,000 tonnes of log cargo in December and several cruise ships, one of which berthed on the new Wharf 7. The National Geographic Orion has been here several times already this summer, and calls again on Friday. “We have...
People out and about in Gisborne were asked about their hopes for 2024
Colourful District Court judge Tony Adeane has died in Napier after a period of illness The 72-year-old was born and bred in Gisborne and became a partner at Chrisp and Chrisp before being appointed to the bench in 1993. Judge Adeane was based in...
Bridge jumpers have been seen taking the plunge off the Railway Bridge into the Tūranganui River despite warning signs put up before Christmas and debris still noticeable in the water. Gisborne District Council put warning signs up at the Railway...
Six thousand sheep, 700 steer and 40 cows with calves at foot will be on offer.
NZ Post branch, mall pharmacy relocating from hub; Kiwibank searching for replacement site.
Forest & Bird calling on Government to fix regulations around vehicles on beaches Gisborne District Council is in the black zone when it comes to regulations about driving on beaches. A Forest & Bird survey of 52 coastal local authorities...
Gisborne riders continued to shine at equestrian events outside the district over the past two months. Several competed at the Central Hawke’s Bay A&P Show in early November. Molly McEwan and her pony Wembleybrook Giovanni were placed first in...
Gisborne surfer John Gisby claimed his 40th national title when he won the men’s over-70 division at the national championships at Dunedin yesterday. Gisby caught five waves in the final, and his two best were the second (for 5.50 points) and the...
The peak summer holiday season is behind us and most of the country’s workers have their heads down once again for the year ahead. New Zealand’s official holiday period ended last Wednesday morning but many people managed to stretch it out for...
Well done Jeremy and members of the Muir family who have maintained a standard second-to- none over such a long period of time. I have spent much of my lifetime in parts of the country serviced by provincial newspapers of similar quality but sadly...
Re: Niall Robertson’s comments in the January 6 article, Questions about rail link. Here we go again. Niall, I responded to your letter to the editor of 13.12.2023 on 03.01.2024. In that letter I said I was calling your bluff. I want you and...
Despite a quiet start on New Year’s Day and an equally quiet end to the week, the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter flew eight missions for the seven days from January 1 to January 7. On Tuesday, January 2 (9pm), the team flew a medical...
Wellington spearfishing enthusiast Blair Rolinson didn’t expect to catch a kingfish weighing 24 kilograms (gutted) while holidaying on the East Coast. Blair was spearfishing off the beach around the rocks at Waihau Beach when the kingi swam past...
Thousands of taonga images showing different aspects of Māori life from the early 20th century, including people and kaupapa connected to Tairāwhiti, have been repatriated into public ownership. The Fairfax Archives collection of 5300 images...
KiwiRail will apply for funding next year from the Government to repair the Napier to Wairoa rail line after Cyclone Gabrielle tore through it in February. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has all but ruled out investing in the rail line and Katie...
Life is coming up roses for former Eastland Group director Anthony Gray, newly married and now just recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. The former Gisborne man spoke to Hawke’s Bay Today’s Michaela Gower and The Gisborne Herald’s...
The discovery of a 16-metre-long bull sperm whale washed up dead in the shallows at Opoutama Beach during October drew public intrigue and emotion. Specialists from Massey University carried out a post-mortem on the whale before it was released by...
This is a fun and easy project for the kids to do using materials that can be found at home. You'll need: Empty cans or jars Flowers from the garden Decorations such as ribbons, beads, glitter etc. Cardboard Glue Paint and paintbrush Steps: 1. Give...
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. I do love a fresh cream-filled lamington. They...
Mike Yardley takes you inside the Rees Hotel, Queenstown’s oasis of luxury and alpine elegance. It was recently crowned New Zealand’s leading hotel at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards. So what is all the fuss about? Does it really live up to...
by Mitchell Hageman, Hawke’s Bay Today Last summer’s rain, a cyclone or two and the ability to “communicate between themselves” has meant Hawke’s Bay — and Tairāwhiti — pōhutukawa are part of a crimson tide turning heads across the...
Gisborne residents living in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France during the Mad Cow disease outbreak in the 1980s and 90s can now register to give blood here. In November, New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) announced that Medsafe approved its...
The warm and dry start to 2024 was welcomed with open arms after the storm battering year that was 2023 by Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz when she spoke to RNZ’s Summer Times programme yesterday morning. The Mayor said she was “happy to say haere...
A total of 3786 ewes were sent for sale at yesterday’s Matawhero Ewe Fair, of which 1672 were two-tooths. Nobody was expecting record prices due to the low mutton schedule, but although the amounts paid for the two-tooth ewes were down $30 on...
Mental health awareness and fundraising is on the cards later this month at a charity cricket event. “The Sunshine Eights is a day of cricket, supported by local businesses since 2020,” organiser Tyler Phelps said. “The purpose is to raise...
A Gisborne grandmother has made a plea to people who light a fire on the beach to make sure it is out properly before they leave. Her toddler grandson was badly burned when he walked into the unseen remains of a beach bonfire. The...
A celebratory morning tea yesterday marked the Gisborne Herald’s 150th birthday. Former long-serving staff were also invited. Jeremy had the honour of cutting the cake, a representation of a bundle of Gisborne Heralds, complete with blue binding...