Gisborne HeraldSeptember 2 the official opening for $46m Kiwa Pools complexIn just seven weeks Gisborne’s $46 million Kiwa Pools complex will open to the public after a roller coaster build that has traversed Covid lockdowns and five states of emergency. Kiwa Pools will open on Saturday, September 2. “We’re grateful...18 Jul 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCountry life idyll in limboby Loren Sirl Jenny Cains describes herself as a pretty resilient person but this year’s cyclones and a heavy rain event in June resulted in three states of emergency being declared for Tairāwhiti region, and it has taken its toll. She now faces...18 Jul 09:58 PM
Gisborne HeraldSmall quake felt widelyA sudden, sharp jolt from nowhere startled Gisborne residents last night. It came at 6.43pm, and by 7pm had been reported to Geonet by over 463 people. Geonet’s website recorded the jolt — felt by some as a sort of “thud” — as a light...18 Jul 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldTransformer fire caused power cutsFirefighters were called to the Duke Street-Wainui Road corner on Monday night after a power transformer caught fire, affecting power supplies to several streets. It happened at around 8.15pm. “It was well alight when the first crew got there,”...18 Jul 09:56 PM
Gisborne HeraldGovernment unveils additional cyclone aid for affected regionsThe Government yesterday unveiled a plan to ensure greater coordination, provision of and access to support in regions affected by the extreme weather events earlier this year. “We have a plan to make sure people’s needs will continue to be met...18 Jul 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldFirewall protects unit when blaze takes hold next doorFire extensively damaged one of two flats in a residence in Maude Street off Wainui Road yesterday morning but the solid firewall between the two dwellings did its job, said firefighters. Fire and Emergency NZ received multiple 111 calls about the...18 Jul 09:51 PM
Gisborne HeraldRain before Sunday“Time to shorten sail . . . there’s a shift in the wind coming, Mr Hornblower.” So might a sea captain of old instruct his officers when he senses a change in the weather. And so it is that the run of dry weather and some sunny days for the...18 Jul 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldHearing local concernsThe cost of living, crime and frustration over the Government’s response to infrastructure damage caused by storms are constant themes National Party candidate Dana Kirkpatrick says she is encountering from East Coast voters. The first-time...18 Jul 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldRocket Lab successfully recovers booster after splashdownRocket Lab’s latest mission from Māhia met with “100 percent mission success”, company founder Peter Beck said on Twitter yesterday. The mission successfully launched seven payloads into orbit, after blasting off from the United States-based...18 Jul 09:46 PM
SportHundred years of YMP hockeyOne hundred years is a lot of memories, a lot of stories and a lot of fun. YMP Hockey Club marked that century milestone with an official dinner in Gisborne on Saturday night, which became a walk down memory lane for many of the 140 in attendance...18 Jul 09:40 PM
SportShanks, Pinn eighth at NZ champ of champs pairsKahutia club bowlers Lucy Shanks and Karen Pinn did not qualify for post-section play but beat two of the stronger teams at the national champion of champions women’s pairs in Dunedin. They placed eighth out of 17 women’s pairs from around the...18 Jul 09:37 PM
SportSingles scalp but no post-section for Gisborne’s HawesCarol Hawes of Gisborne Bowling Club represented Gisborne-East Coast in the national champion of champions women’s singles in Hastings. In the first round, Hawes lost to Nicole Toomey, of Stokes Valley Bowling Club, 21-12. Hawes then had a bye. In...18 Jul 09:35 PM
SportCoast final ‘awesome experience’: refereeTerry Reeves did a great job for sport on Saturday. Controlling the Ngati Porou East Coast men’s club rugby final is no easy task for any referee, let alone one from their closest neighbours Poverty Bay. But with the support of local officials Joe...18 Jul 09:33 PM
SportSports drawsNetball PAK ‘n SAVE Gisborne Netball, SATURDAY, Seniors — Duty teams to put up goal pads, set up team benches (courts 1 and 2) and put bins out: Uawa Hinekura & Campion MacKillop. 9am: 1, Whatatutu v OBM OG (Annie, Kaki); 2, Horouta Taiman...18 Jul 09:31 PM
SportChallenging night ahead of Ngatapa, YMPNgatapa and YMP (2) face another tough night out in mid-week Premier grade netball at the YMCA. The first of the Pak’nSave Premier games tonight features Gisborne Girls’ High Senior A against Farmlands Ngatapa at 6pm. Girls’ High are fifth on...18 Jul 09:29 PM
Sport$100k for rugby union in NZCT funding allocationA total of $208,935 was granted across Tairāwhiti to help out in the community in the latest funding round of New Zealand Community Trust. Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union was allocated the largest amount, $100,817.63. This will be spent on travel...18 Jul 09:27 PM
Gisborne HeraldGisborne companies among export award finalistsGisborne’s Wisewool company has been named among finalists in the eighth ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. The business is a finalist in the best emerging business category of the awards. Also named as a finalist, in the excellence in...18 Jul 02:43 PM
Gisborne HeraldTwo weeks of road closures on SH2 and 35The Gisborne-EastCape region is once again down to reduced highway access in and out of the district, with major recovery work needing two weeks of closures. The closures started on Monday and will last two weeks, all going well with the weather...18 Jul 02:42 PM
Gisborne HeraldHere’s to you Gabri AleBrew sells out and raises $20,000 for farming recovery fund When Gisborne’s Sunshine Brewery released a first of its kind charity fundraising beer in May, they didn’t expect the sell-out response. Two hundred cases of 440ml cans of Cyclone Gabri...18 Jul 02:40 PM
OpinionHoping that some sanity returns come OctoberAs if confirmation were needed, it is now without doubt the Jacinda Ardern era has been one of the most incompetent and wasteful — laden with hot-air promises of little subsequent or purposeful action. On Thursday, the most ill-conceived...18 Jul 11:30 AM
OpinionGreens far more democratic, will have a powerful influence in coalitionChris Hipkins’ ruling out of wealth and capital-gains taxes last week was a shock. It turns this week’s Labour slogan into: “In it for you — well, not really.” Apart from echoing the silliest thing the generally wise Jacinda Ardern ever...18 Jul 11:30 AM
OpinionWorking with communities to improve health, education and welfareCitizens and politicians who want to improve our health, education and welfare should read Rebecca Macfie’s series of articles in the Listener. She visits communities where dedicated local people are at work to include and inspire people who need...18 Jul 11:29 AM
OpinionMemorable performance of Manaia here in 2012Re: Michael James Manaia. In 2012 former Gisborne man and actor Te Kohe Tuhaka also gave a stunningly brilliant and extremely moving performance of Michael James Manaia at the Lawson Field Theatre. I will never forget it . . . Margaret Graham18 Jul 11:28 AM
OpinionHonouring of stars so sadIt saddens me that our beautiful country is no longer under God’s blessing. Our National Anthem has the most honouring and beautiful words as a prayer to God — the one who provides all good things. Verse 1 of the anthem begins: “God of nations...18 Jul 11:28 AM
SportSecond-half Black Ferns blitz seals Pacific Fours Series crownA 14-woman Black Ferns had to come from behind to beat the United States 39-17 and win the Pacific Four Series in Canada on Saturday. Kelsey Teneti started on the right wing and played the full 80 minutes while fellow Gizzy local Renee Holmes came...18 Jul 09:58 AM
OpinionElectric power revolution under wayEwan McGregor The developed world is in the early stages of a far-reaching revolution in electrical motivative power — its sustainable generation, battery technology and lightweight application. This is not a revolution poised to happen — it’s...18 Jul 09:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHipkins stamps his mark on campaignLabour is banking on a new election slogan, “In it for you”, as the general election edges nearer and it works to reverse sagging poll numbers. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the slogan reflects Labour’s basic philosophy and he hopes New...18 Jul 09:35 AM
SportON THE MATSThe Poverty Bay-East Coast Under-18 team were far too good for their Tauranga counterparts on their way to winning the Alison Cowan Junior Challenge Trophy with ease. In the first round of pairs and after a long drive through to Whakatane, PBEC...18 Jul 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSportComeback win to WhangaraMomentum swings were the story of a hotly-contested Premier Grade game between Whangara Old Girls (1) and Waikohu on Saturday. Whangara won 58-53 but had to do it the hard way after Claydens Waikohu (1) bolted to a 10-goal lead in the first 15...18 Jul 09:28 AM
PremiumPremiumSportKeeper Stewart-Hill stands out as Thistle win one, lose oneGisborne Thistle goalkeeper Mitchell Stewart-Hill led from the back with two outstanding performances in Central Federation League football at the weekend. Team captain Stewart-Hill kept his side in with a chance before they eventually lost to...18 Jul 09:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSportRelay silver for Reid at worldsAn Olympic Games medal is in the sights of Gisborne’s Tayler Reid and his Kiwi teammates after a podium performance at the World Triathlon Sprint and Relay Championships (WTCS) in Hamburg, Germany, yesterday. Reid, Kiwi superstar Hayden Wilde...18 Jul 09:21 AM
SportBridge resultsCongratulations this week to Patricia Corson and Joy Marden for a top score of 70.24 percent on Monday. Once again, Patricia featured in the top three results every day last week. Monday, July 10 — Woodward Chrisp Restricted Pairs 2 (Howell...18 Jul 09:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHistory Makers: Century-long wait over as Hicks Bay are crowned Coast championsThere has never been anything like it. On many levels, nothing to remotely approach the 2023 H Blackbee Contractors Ngāti Porou East Coast men’s club rugby final has occurred in the Sky Blue union’s 102-year history. Hicks Bay won the Rangior...18 Jul 09:14 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldMission to improve soil healthRaising awareness of what is happening in the soil and why it’s so important The decline of soil quality is one of the biggest invisible challenges to human and overall environmental wellbeing. Soil helps put food on our plates, purifies our...18 Jul 09:08 AM
