■Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When three vengeful ancient gods arrive on Earth seeking the magic stolen from...
Although the arrest warrant issued on Russian President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court last week was welcome, there was puzzlement over the crime he is being charged with. This is a man who launched an unprovoked invasion of...
Zaley Tamihana-Brown's whānau couldn't believe it when she told them she was going to give pageants a go.“They laughed so hard, especially my brother and my dad,” said the 26-year-old, who grew up in a farming family of seven and has lived in...
Tomato patch clean-up is just as important as planting. Here's what to do with your tomato patch at the end of the season. Remove the remaining fruit and ripen any green tomatoes on a warm windowsill. Pull the plants out of the soil, roots and all if...
It was a 'team effort to pitch idea to the Government to open links to region': Andrew Gaddum
HUNDREDS of businesses here have applied for cyclone relief and $4.1 million has already been paid out, says Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson. The Government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected...
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrived in Gisborne yesterday with the good news of a $2.75 million spend to stand up an emergency shipping route for this region and Hawke's Bay for the next three months — a huge boost for our many land-based...
A great year got better for Gisborne Trampoline Club athlete Lily Arnold when she attended the Counties Manukau Tumbling Champs in Auckland this month. She was one of three club members, the others being Sophie Chambers and Bella Campbell-Reidy, who...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to cut Canada's fertiliser emissions by 30 percent by 2030 has caused outrage among the country's farmers. They say the policy will force many of them out of business and will exacerbate the global food-supply...
Lead Rein Rider — Fancy Dress: Indyannah Gallagher (Wairoa), Sherwood's Reckless Design, 1; Iyla Kamo (Wairoa), Mr Whippy, 2; Briar Kamo (Wairoa) Romeo, 3; Tom Richardson (Nuhaka) Indy, 4. Lead Rein Rider — Horse/Pony Suitable for a Beginner...
The $80m Trust Tairawhiti is to receive from the sale of the electricity network should ALL be passed on to Gisborne District Council to be used for part of the cyclone recovery. Not only will it enable infrastructure to be restored more quickly and...
East Coast Rural Support Trust's appoints new cyclone-response coordinator for the region
Learning about the importance of soil biodiversity from a celebrity entomologist proved popular at Wainui Beach School. Ruud Kleinpaste, aka “the Bugman”, visited the school to teach the children how to create good soil conditions.“We wanted...
Scientific research indicates that climate change likely drove at least five early species of humans, all belonging to the genus Homo, to extinction and only we Homo sapiens remain. Consequently, because of our cleverness in exploiting our natural...
An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 25-year-old American tourist Nicholas Simon. Simon died after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle on State Highway 2 (Matawai Road)...
IT'S Relay Your Way. Like Covid-19 before it, Cyclone Gabrielle has forced the Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society to adapt its Relay for Life, usually held at one venue. As recently as the end of January, the society was looking forward to the event...
The that was set up to support the Poverty Bay and Hawke's Bay kayak clubs had - as of 12.45pm today - raised $3700 as club members continued to repair their cyclone-damaged building at Anzac Park. Canoe Racing NZ would be contributing another $2000...
A series of proposed changes to resource management in Aotearoa have come under fire from Gisborne District Council in a robust letter penned to the Government. Earlier this month, the council made a submission on the Natural and Built Environment...
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Evolution Theatre's latest production Rumors is hilarious entertainment, where a traumatic situation is handled with silliness and mix-ups. In other words, it's your classic farce. Party host Charlye Brock (played by Andrew Stevens) never actually...
Taking inspiration from her natural surroundings and having a desire to learn historical accounts of different cultures helps local painter Phoenix Aaliyah to create some fascinating artworks that are a feast for the eyes. Using interactive and...
Locals who fancy vintage furniture or are looking to decorate their interiors with a period vibe can approach local furniture restorer Jason Akuhata-Brown at his new pop-up shop at Roebuck road this Saturday. His collection includes tables, chairs...
Some level of treated water supply from the Waingake pipeline to Gisborne is on track for the end of March, Gisborne District Council community lifelines director David Wilson says.“The restoration is progressing at pace with the water pipeline...
Three convoys of vehicles are running daily in both directions to and from Gisborne and Tokomaru Bay from today. The piloted convoys are leaving from Tokomaru Bay 4 Square and the Waimata Valley/Back Ormond intersection at 8am, 11am and 2pm...
The district council has been partly successful in its prosecution this week of a developer who excavated and disposed of highly contaminated soil from a Gisborne property he wanted to subdivide. Yannis Kokkosis, 34, is the sole director of Gypsy...
The United States' oldest city never forgets its past. Boston proudly wears its history on its sleeve. Just look at its trademark brownstone architecture as you walk along its cobblestoned streets. In the downtown and waterfront, old mingles with...
‘Unprecedented storm’ caused pipeline failure: JNL executive manager
■Smash Palace, Friday March 17, 7.30pm. A celebration of women in music. Well Wahine, free entry.■Smash Palace, rock with Wairoa band Dakilulu. Saturday, March 18, 9pm, $10 door charge.■RSA, Saturday 7pm to 11pm, dress as your favourite...
Four teams have to be at their best tomorrow. Ollie Needham, Craig Christophers, Mel Knight and Ryan West have led their teams to Poverty Bay Cricket Association's Senior B semifinals at the Harry Barker Reserve. A place in next week's final is their...