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Napoleon a surprise

For such a famed historical figure, Napoleon has made only fleeting appearances in movies since Abel Gance’s 1927 silent film. Stanley Kubrick had grand designs for a Napoleon epic that went unmade. (Steven Spielberg is attempting to revive those...

Gisborne Movie Guide

Odeon Multiplex Napoleon Director Ridley Scott focuses on the swift rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as his relationship with Empress Josephine. Stars Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Freelance A former special forces operative...

Farming leader making an impact

The 100 annual Kiwibank Local Hero medallists have been announced and fourth-generation Gisborne farmer Laura Watson is one of six recipients in this region. She talked with Murray Robertson The Kiwibank Local Hero award judges say Laura Watson is...

Bridging the divide for 100 years

Next Friday marks the centenary of what was a massive step forward in Gisborne’s development – the opening of what was touted as the borough’s first permanent public work, the humble yet crucial Peel Street Bridge. Sheridan Gundry and Jane...

Pest-proof paradise

Defend your orchard’s glory! Master the art of preventing Leaf Curl, Brown Rot, Apple Black Spot, and Codling Moth for a thriving, trouble-free harvest. Most diseases and pests of stonefruit and pipfruit can be prevented, by proactively treating...

Caesarlicious delight

Sundays: A cookbook is a collection of fresh, modern recipes to celebrate that Sunday feeling through brunches, feasts, long lunches and quiet evenings. The book is full of laid-back food that’s absolutely packed with flavour and here’s one of...

Treasures and treats in Skopje

Mike Yardley discovers the enchanting blend of Ottoman charm and neoclassical opulence in Skopje, North Macedonia, unravelling a tale of history, art, and architectural marvels. Amid the spoil of delights that revealed themselves on my two-week-long...

Art deco beauty Kerridge House to be auctioned

Regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest examples of art deco architecture, Kerridge House, 75 The Esplanade, is now on the market. The Category 1 historic home was built for Sir Robert Kerridge in 1935 at a stage when he was rapidly expanding his...

Kiwi surfing memorabilia for sale

One of New Zealand’s finest collections of classic Kiwi surfboards and surfing memorabilia is being offered for sale. The private collection is stored in a hangar at Tauranga Airport and includes more than 130 surfboards, both longboards and short...

More to Murray Ball than Footrot Flats: son

That Mason Ball clearly shares his cartoonist father Murray Ball’s humour is evident in his just-released warm, funny, honest biography, Murray Ball: A Cartoonist’s Life. Mason talks to Mark Peters about the creation of the book. A border collie...

Design delights in Rotterdam

Mike Yardley unravels Rotterdam’s post-war rebirth into a thriving mecca of architectural innovation and design excellence. If your idea of a dream European destination is charmingly quaint, cute and cobbled, Rotterdam is not for you. But like an...

Tiny space, big harvest

Explore the world of mobile vege gardening and learn how to grow your own produce in small living spaces. You don’t need a big space if you want to grow a vege garden — in fact, you don’t even need to own your own home. Creating a mobile vege...

A fusion of Flavours

Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition by Al Brown is a revised edition of Al’s iconic book Eat Up New Zealand. This book includes more than 150 delicious recipes especially aimed at easy bach living. Meatballs with spiced tomato lentils is my...

NZTrio explore powerful nature of human expression

Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble”, NZTrio is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm Kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists...

Photographic journey back in time

A new photography exhibition featuring portraits taken by the Millard Studio opens at Tairāwhiti Museum tomorrow taking viewers on a journey back to Gisborne in the early 1900s. Edward Arthur Millard established and operated a photographic studio...

Theatresports tests students' improv skills

Budding actors from Ilminster Intermediate and Gisborne Intermediate came together for a friendly competition in Theatresports on Monday and while they weren’t being judged or marked, they tried their hardest to outperform the opposition...

British and Irish mini film festival

The Dome Cinema presents a selection of films from the 2023 British and Irish Film Festival, making it a little mini-fest especially for Gisborne audiences. Each film will only play once so be sure to book in and visit the website for links to see...

Nia DaCosta makes her mark on Marvel history

Nia DaCosta, director of the upcoming The Marvels, has a diagnosis for the recent struggles of superhero movies. It basically comes down to, she says, “Mo’ money, mo’ problems.” Success inevitably breeds bigger budgets. Box-office...