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Kerekere supports Budget but disappointed LGBT ‘overlooked’

Independent MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere say she supports many initiatives for Māori announced in the Budget but is disappointed takatāpui (LGBT) and Rainbow communities have been overlooked. The Gisborne-based former Green MP said that on Wednesday...

Training to be surgeons, waka ama on the side

Gisborne may become a long-term location for doctors training to become orthopaedic surgeons. Tauranga-based orthopaedic surgeon Dawson Muir and other trainers have just completed their first two-day “teaching event” with 11 trainee surgeons...

Park, Poverty Bay emerge triumphant after dramatic day of pennants at Mahia

DANIEL Collier couldn’t beat William Brown in the morning. And he couldn’t beat him in the afternoon. But when it came to the sudden-death crunch in the Oligoi Jug men’s interclub pennants semifinals at Mahia on Sunday, Collier delivered. On...

Applause for police after taser incident

Police used pepper spray and tasers to subdue a gang member during an incident in Gladstone Road near Cobden Street at midday on Thursday. A witness said it started when the car the gang member was driving pulled up in the middle of the road. “The...

Trident tourney a confidence boost for GBHS senior prem team

They’re off to a good start. The Keenan Ruru-Poharama-coached Gisborne Boys’ High School Senior Premier basketball team came fourth of eight crews at the Trident High School Invitational Tournament at the Whakatane War Memorial Stadium this...

May 25 deadline for Red Cross Disaster Fund applications

Applications to the New Zealand Red Cross Disaster Fund will stop next week, with the $25 million fund already likely oversubscribed. “The fund has attracted a very large number of applications, especially in the last few weeks. It’s likely...

Today the Aussies, tomorrow the worlds for Lily

The dream of representing New Zealand at the Australian Gymnastic Nationals is coming true for 16-year-old Lily Arnold. She is competing in the championships at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre in Queensland this weekend. Lily began her...

Construction on hold due to high water table, unstable ground delays mental health and drug unit

A new drug and mental health treatment facility for the region, promised by then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern four years ago, might not be built under a Labour Government, depending on the outcome of October’s General Election.

Gisborne, TAK darts results

Gisborne Club Darts Association INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS 180s: C Holmes (RSA1); H Ngarangione, K Arahanga, K Tamihere (Stallions); J Kingsbeer, R Mason 2 (Roseland); A Taukamo-Pohio, H Eyles (Vikings); R Leach (Outlaws); T Irwin, P Tom, J White...

Should we put a limit to inequality?

Cigar-smoking CEO to his PA: “Miss Smith, buy up the rights to the Bible and get that part changed about the rich man and the eye of the needle” — cartoon in The Spirit Level. The Inland Revenue Department report showing that 311 of New...

Buzzing in Bengaluru

Preeti Maheshwari’s visit to Bengaluru is full of thrills and spills. What’s there to see in a city crammed with a mad surge of development, traffic congestion and rising pollution levels? It was a question I had to ask myself as we reached...

Flavourful and fragrant

Impress friends and family with this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry. While this may not be the most authentic Thai green curry recipe, it is easy and delicious. This curry is very versatile and the ingredients can be altered for those...

War on weeds

Weeds in the garden are common challenges. Even the best landscapers deal with these persistent pests. This guide will help you identify and manage weeds. Dealing with weeds is an important part of caring for your garden. If left unchecked, they can...

A waiata to ‘uplift, inspire and motivate’

Kaea Hills (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Ūpokorehe) is the star of his own documentary following his journey of self-discovery and acceptance. He talked to kaupapa Māori reporter Mātai O’Connor. Kaea Hills was surrounded by...

Saving the Raukūmara

Raukūmara Pae Maunga restoration project is three years into operation and the 1080 application has started. Kaupapa Maori reporter Matai O’Connor spoke to the team to learn more about what is going on . . . The biggest aerial 1080 operation in...

Defending champs YMP A v arch-rivals LOB

A replay of the 2022 local men’s hockey grand final is on offer at Harry Barker Reserve tonight. Defending champions YMP A take on fierce rivals Lytton Old Boys Traktion. Their 7.30pm clash on the Hain Farming Turf promises to be one of the...

Tough Super 8 opener for Gisborne Boys’ High

Gisborne v Napier is a special game. And tomorrow the Gisborne Boys’ High School first 15 open their Super 8 campaign at home against their oldest traditional foes on Rectory No. 1 at midday. GBHS head coach Duane Hihi’s team go into tomorrow off...

Derby a daunting intro for YMP 2

Ngatapa got a tough welcome to Premier Grade netball against Waikohu this week and tomorrow YMP 2 will step up in their first game against the best team in the competition so far — clubmates YMP 1. Round 2 of the Gisborne Pak’nSave competition...