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China: floggings will continue until morale improves

Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third five-year term as president of China at the National People’s Congress last week, and not one of the 3000 delegates voted against him. Why would they? Everything is perfect in the People’s Republic of Oz, and...

Skilful care appreciated

I would like to publicly acknowledge the wonderful group of people who came to our aid when my bike and I parted ways on Tuesday, caused by the redundant railway tracks next to the cycleway at the wharf. I wish to sincerely thank the manager of the...

Iwi underwrites $2.5m to continue the clean up of flood damaged homes in Wairoa

Wairoa post-settlement governance entity Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announced today it will underwrite $2.5 million to enable urgently needed work to continue on hundreds of flood damaged homes in the Wairoa district. Chairman of Tātau Tātau o Te...

Water hazards removed

On track with fungi

A 'super exciting opportunity' for Māori to be leading this work

Gisborne East Coast golf roundup

JANET Muir has taken little time to get her hands on one of the top trophies in Poverty Bay women’s club golf. Muir, who switched from Electrinet Park to the Bay this year, won the Hutchinson Cup women’s matchplay crown yesterday. It was no easy...

Happiness in henna

Have you tried henna?It’s a plant-based dye from the henna tree, which contains a pigment that is used for a wide range of purposes including temporary body art.“It’s like putting on a piece of jewellery or tiara. It makes you feel...

Sevens action at the Oval

RUGBYWOMEN’S rugby continues to grow in Tairāwhiti and that development continues tomorrow night with Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union running a sevens tournament at the Oval. Three women’s teams have entered. Game 1 features Ritana Pirates...

Movie guide

■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...

Meeting needs in disaster zone

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...

Gisborne trio stand out at tumbling champs

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...

Hog-tying Canada’s farmers

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...

Wairoa equestrian results

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...

Pass $80m on to GDC for cyclone recovery

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...

Crisis management in Crosswell's field

East Coast Rural Support Trust's appoints new cyclone-response coordinator for the region

Lessons on healthy soil

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...

Cutting emissions, avoiding extinction

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...

Arrest warrant out for driver following death of American tourist

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)...