Come and sing along with legendary kiwi rockers James Reid and Andy Lynch of The Feelers as they arrive at The Dome this Saturday 8th April. They will be joined by local psych-rock group Oceanspace and Pōneke based Nikita Tu-Bryant, lead singer of...
Local musicians’ display of vocal brilliance helped secure them the top spots at the Gisborne Country Music Awards. Held over two days at the War Memorial Theatre and Gisborne RSA, there were 186 entries with competitors from Nelson, Whanganui...
With a background in wardrobe for theatre, movies and commercials, anti-fashion designer Dave Roil (Ngāti Porou/Te Āti Awa) creates high-end alternative couture with an edge. A selection of his designs will be modelled as part of The Deal...
Have you seen an artwork that sings the brilliance of storytelling? Local artist Erena Koopu’s exhibition Ka Waiata Au at Tairāwhiti Museum does just that. The exhibition is an exploration of...
Travel writer Mike Yardley spent a few days on Savai’i, the largest island in Samoa. Take a ferry ride aboard MV Lady Samoa III across the Apolima Strait, from Upolu to Savai’i, and the passage of time feels turned back 30 years. Suffused with...
Pears are not only juicy and delicious, they are also packed full of nutritional benefits. They are rich in fibre, antioxidants and vitamins. So, if you do happen to use them in a treat such as a cake, you can tell yourself not to feel too guilty...
Now that summer is in retreat, it’s time to think about planning and planting the winter/spring garden. Whatever your favourite spring-flowering bulb is, it’s time to start planning and planting. A little preparation now will result in much...
Joanne Mador Joanne Mador is leaving behind a 35-year career in teaching when she finishes up at Makauri School this week. She talks about what brought her here, what made her stay and why it’s time to leave. When Joanne Mador flicks off the...
Gisborne Civic Brass Band is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary over Easter in three days of music-making. Avneesh Vincent looks back at the band’s beginnings. Records show the Gisborne Civic Brass Band formed on April 5, 1873. It was called...
by Jocelyn Noveck, AP “You’re not a lot of fun, are you,” notes barbarian Holga (Michelle Rodriguez) to brave fighter Xenk (Regé-Jean Page) in the new Dungeons & Dragons film, making two jokes at once. The first is that Xenk, a paladin...
LightscapeS, a solo exhibition of works by local painter Zoe Alford, opens at Tairāwhiti Museum tomorrow. The collection of new paintings includes images of seascapes, beaches, farmland, a vineyard, Eastland Port, and the old Midway Surf Lifesaving...
Get to know Kita Mean, the winner of the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, as she performs her show Delightfully Camp! at Lawson Field Theatre next month. Kita Mean has performed all over the world, from her own backyard to the US...
Join Aotearoa’s “finest family band” for an evening of lively entertainment at the War Memorial Theatre next month. The Harmonic Resonators are touring on the big stage in 2023 to promote their second album Rongo Ki Te Oro (Listen to the...
Gisborne actor/director James Packman was so persistent in his quest for rights to stage the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, his name reached composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s office in London. Packman had made regular inquiries to...
Gisborne Centre Stage’s latest musical production Jersey Boys is now open for auditions this Friday and Saturday. With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, the musical follows the fascinating evolution of four...
Handel’s Messiah, the choral work that has been a hit for almost 300 years, will once more resound here on April 2, sung by the Gisborne Choral Society, which was forced to postpone the performance last December when its principal guests had...
Experience the brilliance of Witi’s Wāhine, a theatrical taonga and an uplifting love song to the wāhine toa of the East Coast who inhabit celebrated Maori author Witi Ihimaera’s celebrated writing. The story crafted by late Aotearoa actress...
Weaving her Samoan roots into fabrics, local and upcoming fashion designer Susana Tasi welcomes the public to her new shop branded with her initials ST. Located on Gladstone Road, the shop offers three unique brands — the quirky and fun-fitting...
Phil and Sue Newdick continue their travels through Europe, crossing the border from France into Italy, bound for Turin. We boarded an Italian train at Grenoble and crossed the border into Italy without noticing we had arrived. As is the norm for...
As far as the feijoa season goes, when it rains, it pours. If you’re lucky enough to have a feijoa tree in your backyard, you need to get creative to keep up with the supply. These delicious recipes are a good place to start. Feijoa Strudel...
Rebekah Ballagh’s latest book Be Your Best Self has brilliant exercises, tips and practical strategies to help people transform the way they see themselves and create lifelong change. Be Your Best Self covers everything from your inner critic to...
Alex Campbell has lived and farmed at Hangaroa for a long time. He survived the fury of Cyclone Bola in 1988 and Cyclone Gabrielle this year. He talked to Avneesh Vincent about the differences between the two storms, the impact of forestry in the...
They had no comms and some were cut off from their own homes but, post-Cyclone Gabrielle, members of the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter team swung into action . . . AS one of the crew, and base manager ,for the Trust Tairāwhiti...
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...
■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...
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...
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...
■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...
New Zealand singer and songwriter Mitch James is ready to set the stage on fire at the War Memorial Theatre, as he reaches Gisborne shores in July. His visit is part of his first ever global tour including a whopping 13-date tour throughout New...
Bill Nighy is at his stunning, tightly-wound best in this poignant and powerful English-language “reimagining” of Akira Kurosawa’s much-loved 1952 movie Ikiru (To Live).He plays Mr Rodney Williams, a respected, no-nonsense English civil...
I have a vivid memory of saving my pocket money to buy this dish at the night market in my village when I was 11 years old. I waited all week for Friday night to come when the smoke from the stall carried with it the wonderful smell of grilled...