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Blessing of new track opens up access for Tokomaru Bay

Weeks of hard mahi from roading contractors in Tairāwhiti have resulted in the opening of a new Mangahauini track, reconnecting part of the region. The new track will be opened at a blessing on-site today, and the road will be open to the public...

Four taken to hospital after 4WD crash in Ormond Road

Four people were taken to Gisborne Hospital at midday on Saturday after the two four-wheel-drive vehicles they were in collided on Back Ormond Road. The crash happened just before the Hansen Road corner at around 12,30pm. “One person was trapped...

Good-sized crowd for kart club champs

KARTING by Rockin’ Robin Eastland Kart Club members held their club champs late last month in fine weather. A good-sized crowd enjoyed watching some great racing. Drivers had a front, middle and back start, and the competitor scoring most points...

Discipline proves costly for Pirates

A WELL-structured OBM proved too good for an enthusiastic Pirates in their Poverty Bay premier club season-opener on Saturday. OBM surged to a 45-17 win at the Tiny White Opening Day at Paddy’s Park in Patutahi. Pirates coach Anthony Kiwara said...

Doubling down on service

Barnardos combines early childhood education and family support. An Open day tomorrow offers the opportunity for people to check out a new service combining Barnardos Early Learning Services and Child and Family Services under one roof which is...

Waikohu made to work

A CHALLENGE was laid down for Waikohu on Saturday and it was felt. Ngatapa were determined to defend their patch but fell just short as the men from Te Karaka rallied to win their Poverty Bay premier club rugby game 24-19 at Paddy’s Park in...

Whangara, Girls’ High in thriller, YMP look strong

YMP produced another big winning margin and Whangara Old Girls and Gisborne Girls’ High School fought out a much tighter affair in premier grade netball on Saturday. Whangara won their match 29-26. They started the game strongly...

Busy time for rescue chopper

The Trust Tairawhiti Rescue Helicopter has flown seven missions since last Wednesday. On March 29 the chopper crew responded to a trauma in Tokomaru Bay, where the on-board critical care flight paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was...

System 'falling apart': Nurses Organisation

Gisborne Hospital short of 41 nurses, 28 doctors. Nurses at a desperately understaffed Gisborne Hospital are exhausted and have nothing left to give. “That is when the risk for mistakes is high,” New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Gisborne...

Welcome to your new Gisborne Herald online

Welcome to the new-look Gisborne Herald website. We hope you like the new site and some new features — which include an events calendar where organisers can submit details and an image, and a newsletter service starting from today for those who...

Waka ama saved my life

Keri Mankelow-Ngatoro has been paddling since age 11. Now aged 22, waka ama is the sport that keeps her physically and mentally fit. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

How hair and makeup fashioned a journey of healing

The healing journey of former Māori Television head of hair and makeup, Bianca Fallon. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

How hair and makeup fashioned a journey of healing

Follow Tolaga Bay local Zaley Tamihana-Brown's journey to the Miss New Zealand pageant. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

A new website and newsletter service

The Gisborne Herald’s digital format takes on a fresh look and some new features from Monday afternoon, as we switch over to a new site at the same web address. Also on Monday we will start an emailed newsletter service for subscribers who want...

Climate crisis undeniable

I write this in response to an exchange of views with a contributor who claims to be a climate change believer. The reality of the present climate crisis is undeniable — average global temperatures are increasing due to emissions of greenhouse...

Loving our public library

This is a letter of appreciation and gratitude to our wonderful HB Williams Memorial Library and the staff who work there. I’ve lived in Gisborne on and off for 14 years and have averaged a visit to the library at least once every three weeks —...

Acting on consequences of inequality and greed

I’ve long said that affordable housing for the elderly or singles is a fast-looming problem. If people earn incomes that need to be topped up by the government for most of their lives, how are they supposed to buy their own home? They can barely...