James Moore will turn 14 just before Christmas but this year he decided someone else should get the presents. When most people were relaxing on Saturday morning, James was writing a Christmas card and raiding his pocket money to buy chocolates for...
Conservationists working in the Maungataniwha Native Forest, near Wairoa, say “weird” kiwi nesting behaviour in the summer of 2022/2023 is repeating this year. There was an unusually high number of third clutch eggs last year, while this year...
A workshop before the official start of this week’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai was devoted to Just Transition pathways. More than 130 parties and observers took part in the workshop. The work programme on Just Transition pathways, which was...
Gisborne’s Nathan Trowell has been selected for the New Zealand indoor bowls team — “the Mat Blacks” — to play Australia at Pukekohe in May next year. Trowell is one of seven new caps in the seven-man/seven-woman team named for the 25th...
The New Zealand Blacks Fins, captained by Gisborne’s Chris Dawson, had an incredible showing at the International German Cup, breaking eight New Zealand records. The two-day pool rescue competition in Germany last month is an annual event that...
Nothing elevates the level of excitement in a cricket match quite like a duel between all-rounders. Ethan Ngarangione-Pearson’s unbeaten 110 for Breakers Horouta Te Waka and Seb Wilson’s 101 for Gisborne Boys’ High School (2) marked their...
After something of a “moving in” weekend, Parliament formally reopens today with the new Government preparing a hectic legislative programme for the rest of the year. The new Cabinet spent last week in what Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has...
With regard to the Weekender, December 2: In 10 years it will be too late. An excellent article with worthwhile and thoughtful quotes from Dame Anne Salmond, Manu Caddie, Sam Gibson, Rangi Ahipene and Rob Morrison. It’s great that an organisation...
Re: Magic mushrooms, Dec 2 letter. The Tū Wairua clinical trials using taonga provided by the atua and used by our tipuna are connected to a growing body of international evidence about potential benefits. Our marae whānau are very interested in...
The passing of Norman Maclean, a remarkable man, is such sad news. Norman, you inspired so many people here in Gisborne — as a teacher, an artist, a director, and acting in drama productions mainly for Unity Theatre. Many couples were married by...
Re: Not just a forestry problem, December 2 letter. I totally accept Karl’s point that woody debris coming down the rivers is not all from forests; some of it naturally originates from riparian vegetation. But I can assign no blame nor offer any...
Re maximum age for voting, December 1. Mr Roderick, your hypocrisy is gobsmacking on so many levels. Since 1893 every adult in New Zealand has been able to vote. Now, you’re the one wanting to take us back to (“the good old days”) where...
Re: Need to unite, not divide — November 30. I take issue with Clive Bibby’s phrase of “hope that there is less emphasis on ‘indigenous’ values when presenting this message to the world audience” — regarding the serious problems that...
A speed restriction for heavy vehicles on the Manganuku Bridge on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge has been put in place until further notice. The speed limit for heavy vehicles has been dropped to 30 kilometres an hour and must be adhered to...
A truck and other equipment were badly damaged in a fire at a property in Raupunga on Friday night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at the property off State Highway 2 at about 9.40pm. A police spokesperson said they were investigating the fire...
Gisborne surfer and Olympic hopeful Saffi Vette has had a busy couple of months, chasing the swell in Taranaki and Raglan and competing at the World Surf League (WSL) qualifying event at Jinzun, Taiwan last month. After recovering from a torn MCL...
It is unacceptable that Wairoa continues to be isolated due to slips and damage on State Highways, says Mayor Craig Little. And LeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke is calling for a long-term fix to the highway between Wairoa and Napier. They...
Gisborne is mourning the loss of much loved and respected arts community figure and teacher Norman Maclean. He died on Friday night. Maclean was known for his work as an artist, theatre director and as a secondary school teacher. A timely art...
Ten Talents Craft Centre have continued their legacy of contributing to local organisations, this year giving $9000 to the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, Midway Surf Life Saving Club and Alzheimers Gisborne. “We like to keep it local,” said...
Redirecting ED patient to GP for treatment ‘not acceptable’ The treatment of a man requesting post-HIV exposure medicine from Gisborne Hospital’s Emergency Department was “concerning”, “inappropriate” and “not acceptable”...
State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa remained closed on Monday morning as further geological assessments were undertaken to figure out a way to safely clear a major slip. The road between Kotemaori and Pūtōrino was out of action on Sunday...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has been working with Federated Farmers to implement a comprehensive recovery plan for cyclone-impacted farmers along the Tairāwhiti coast. There was still a lot of work to be done in the heavily impacted region...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand will stage what they have billed as the “Meat and Mingle” community wellbeing event for Ūawa at Mangaheia Station at Tolaga Bay later this month. B+LNZ Māori Agribusiness Adviser Pania King said the gathering was...
What a day for Mark and Rose Candy from Mangahauhau Hampshires ,Hangaroa yesterday when two of their young rams sold to stud for two new records Mangahauhau prices. The number one pick in their first pen in their 75-strong yarding rocketed up to...
Prices remained depressed at the weekly Matawhero sheep sale yesterday where 1423 sheep were sold, including 1379 store lambs. The average price paid for these store lambs was $59.40. The better lambs were not as big as those sold from Waitangi...
Gwynne Dyer At the opening of the COP28 global climate summit, here are some thoughts about the state of climate science. I have interviewed at least 60 leading climate scientists in a dozen countries over the past three years. They are unanimously...
Google has made its way into our vocabulary as a verb, sanctioned by the Oxford Dictionary, no less. The search engine processes some 8.5 billion searches each day. But who knew the giant tech company also provides innovative opportunities for its...
Recloaking Papatūānuku, a call to action to save our land, is to be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai this month. It began here in Tairāwhiti. Kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor gets behind the story. A new...
Explore the Japanese art of Kokedama — growing plants in moss balls — with this easy guide. From selecting the right plant to crafting the moss ball, discover how to create a unique, visually striking piece of indoor or outdoor garden art...
Ditch the muffin monotony and latte lull—kickstart your day with Blueberry Bircher Pots, your crunchy, creamy answer for mid-morning munchies. Or, dive into the blissful layers of Blueberry Parfait, where freshness meets indulgence in every...
Mike Yardley takes you on a riveting journey through Romania’s captivating history and architectural marvels on Trafalgar Tours’ Balkan Adventure. Like much of the beguiling Balkans, Romania has been a punching bag for empires over the ages and...
National interprovincial “veteran” William Brown knows exactly what rookie Marcus Gray is feeling as he counts down to the biggest moment so far in his rising career. Brown was just 16 years old when he made his debut at the annual teams’...
Gisborne-born Olympian Alicia Hoskin was back in Gisborne this week, helping school children at six schools unearth their own “superpowers”. The New Zealand kayaker was in Gisborne with the Bayleys Youth Ambassador programme, whose purpose is to...
Over the past three days it has been nothing but boards in front of Gisborne’s Toa Matarau Junior Darts Academy youth team in Gibraltar. Continuing on from the Mediterranean Open, the academy players — representing New Zealand — competed in...