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Investing in better health

The removal of the $5 prescription charge might not sound like a lot but the implications are huge for those who cannot afford $5. This new policy in the 2023 Budget is relatively inexpensive and will pay for itself many times over. Early...

Knit sale raised over $1800

A huge thank you to the shoppers at the Charity Knit Sale on Saturday that raised just over $1800, which has been divided between Alzheimer’s Tairāwhiti, Multiple Sclerosis Gisborne East Coast, Gisborne Concert Band and Gisborne Civic Brass Band...

Gooch upset the apple cart

Lawn Bowls by Trevor Mills Stan Gooch was the New Zealand Bowling Association’s national men’s singles champion in 1949 but didn’t get what many felt he earned — selection for the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland. His achievement will...

Big investment to reduce emissions

Corporate welfare or a necessary investment in reducing New Zealand’s emissions? That is the debate that follows the Government’s announcement it will pay nearly half the cost of a new electric arc furnace for New Zealand Steel. The Government...

Can’t afford these three-yearly lolly scrambles

Clive Bibby I guess it is no surprise to see in the Budget where this Government’s spending priorities are! It’s just a pity that the Labour Party is so disingenuous with its “self-centred“ interpretation of a commitment to “serve” all...

Honours to Napier in Super 8 opener

Gisborne Boys’ High School had a good crack at Napier BHS at the Rectory field on Saturday before falling 29-5 to the visitors. Under new head coach David Russell, Napier worked hard to subdue a committed Gisborne outfit and retain the Football...

Relentless defending champs too good for YMP clubmates

YMP 2 got a right royal welcome to Premier Grade in the Gisborne YMCA on Saturday morning when the club’s top team racked up the biggest scoreline of the season to date. Turanga FM YMP demolished clubmates YMP (2) 84-20 in a one-sided Gisborne...

Recloaking Papatuanuku: multifunctional landscapes enhance resilience, conserve biodiversity

The importance of addressing the climate crisis by recognising the existing biodiversity crisis was the topic of discussion at the Lawson Field Theatre recently. Visiting Emeritus Professor of Ecology David Norton spoke about a range of topics which...

PB squad for East Coast rugby clash named

The Poverty Bay Wekas squad has been named for the King’s Birthday Weekend rugby match (June 3) against Ngāti Porou East Coast at the Oval. The squad is (*denotes potential new cap) — Adriaan Brits (Wairoa Athletic), Adrian Wyrill (Waikohu)...

Heavy Rain Watch after windy weekend of gusts up to 105kmh

The latest assault from the sub-tropics passed the Gisborne-East Coast region without too much fuss, but another weather pattern has resulted in new watches issued by MetService. The agency yesterday put a Heavy Rain Watch in place for the northeast...

Titoki Street murder trial witness ‘certain’ ute belonged to accused

A murder trial witness says she is certain it was the accused’s ute that sped past her in the dark and stopped at the Childers Road/Titoki Street intersection where someone with “a large silhouette” got out and yelled “Sieg f****** Heil”...

Bridge protection work continue at Turihaua

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors are putting in extra bridge protection at Turihaua. “Our contractors are currently on site at Turihaua Bridge SH35 working underneath the northern abutment of the bridge, to repair scour damage caused by...

Anzac Park among worst hit places after cyclone

Three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle the clean-up continues at Anzac Park. Anzac Park was one of the worst hit places in the city centre in the wake of February’s cyclone and the park remains closed. Gisborne District Council liveable...

Nurses await Employment Court decision on last-ditch effort to stop tomorrow’s strike

Gisborne Hospital Ward 5 nurses were waiting yesterday afternoon for a judge’s reserved decision on whether their one-hour strike scheduled for tomorrow afternoon can proceed. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand sought an injunction in Wellington...

Weekend sports results

RUGBY CPS Poverty Bay premier club rugby: GT Shearing 55 Larsawn Ngatapa 20, Enterprise Cars OBM 34 Kevin Hollis Glass Pirates 8, East Coast Farm Vets won by default over High School Old Boys. Senior 1: OBM 12 Uawa 47, Tapuae 68 LVB Farm Services...

Curtain goes up on Chicago - sensational, splendid show

All that glitters is not gold but in Musical Theatre Gisborne’s show Chicago, the glittery stuff can still be beautiful. The show, which opened last night at the War Memorial Theatre, was a spectacle to behold, no less when the dancing and singing...

Jammies 4 June extended

There’s still time to donate to the annual Jammies 4 June campaign to help keep children warm this winter. Hundreds of pairs of new pyjamas have been donated so far in the seventh year of the winter drive. “Schools, early childhood services...

Working to replace broken Te Reinga bridge

Preparations are under way to remove the broken Te Reinga Bridge by setting it down into the river and dragging it up and out of the water. The 100m long bridge upriver from Te Reinga Falls was severely compromised during flooding in early 2022 and...