POWERED by a Rodgers voice engine, the Roland C330 digital organ can “growl, sing, tinkle, purr and blast in a way unmatched by any other organ,” enthused Time magazine when the machine was played for the first time in Carnegie Hall. The digital...
With the coming of spring and prospect of long summer days ahead, it’s time to start getting your garden ready to take advantage of the warmer weather. Your spring gardenSpring is here, bringing with it a fabulous selection of veges, herbs...
Start spreading the news . . . the big band sound of the early to mid 1900s is about to lay down gone grooves in Gisborne. Former Weber Brothers Circus, and Royal New Zealand Navy Band, brass player Chris Reynolds came up with the idea of forming...
Mary-Jane Richmond has been in Berlin for four days, rehearsing with a choir of 1500 singers from 26 different countries for a performance of The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace. It’s nearly concert time . . .The last time I had sung The Armed Man...
Can you believe I found this online? a delighted Prisca asks husband Guy at the beginning of Old, as their family arrives at a glistening beach resort. Not to be a Debbie Downer quite so soon, but this isn't a good sign — for the family OR the...
If you are 45-65 or older and your lifestyle has been more ‘couch potato’ than active, can adding more physical activity still make a difference in your health and longevity?The American Institute for Cancer Research has some encouraging...
“I want to frighten my lovers/let them sit across from me/and whistle through their teeth”, read the final lines in Samoan-New Zealand poet and performer Tusiata Avia’s poem Wild Dogs Under My Skirt. The title refers to a woman whose fierce...
I still marvel at the quick responsealong with her team of five million. But having put effort into the garden, the widerorchard, the fields; those who couldcontinued to work and none so more thanher. I got on with bottling peaches, making plum...
This Valentine’s Day, instead of buying cookies from the supermarket, give this simple recipe by Preeti Maheshwari a go. There’s nothing better than freshly-baked cute cookie treats for your loved one
A bloke driving an old red ute out the back of Manutuke gave folk/roots/soul troubadour Monty Bevins a line for his song Traveller, the title track from his EP. The driver gave Bevins the “classic farmers wave — one finger casually lifted over...
Take two comic cups of twins; whisk together with generous handfuls of everyday Kiwis; throw in a dash of everyone’s favourite family recipes; drizzle with comedy; sprinkle in splendid scenery; and serve with lashings of love. And what do you get?...
Fire, a smooth reggae song described by Hamilton-based six-piece Soulfej as evoking images of warm nights at the beach, will feature in the band’s playlist when they play at Smash Palace tomorrow. The band is coming to Gisborne as part of its...
With decades of experience from the Middle East to Maniototo, Peter Heron has made the move to Ruatoria where he was appointed permanent principal of Ngata Memorial College late last year.“I'm at a point in my career where I can actually choose...
This take on a meatless shepherd’s pie will brighten any table. Lightened up with parsnips rather than potatoes and seitan or beans rather than meat, this light dish will leave plenty of room in your belly for sweet treats too. Parsnip-topped...
Manaakitanga, kotahitanga and aroha are the values instilled in her since childhood, Ms Tangohau says. She grew up in Gisborne and is of Ngāti Oneone descent. When Ms Tangohau was a rangatahi she moved to Uawa, her dad's home. There she was able to...
Narene Chaffey travelled to Myanmar believing the temples would be the most amazing sight. What she found was that it was the people who were the true shining light of this country . . . humble, fun, kind and full of laughter. Narene shares her trip...
An opportunity for aspiring and established singers and dancers too good to be missed is coming to Gisborne tomorrow and Saturday. Dance man Dean McKerras will be running a musical theatre workshop for people to hone their singing or dancing skills...
Anyone of a certain age who recalls the expensive airfares of past decades will also remember that it was cheaper to cross the Tasman than fly over Cook Strait. If families were split between either island, contact was either a toll call or by...
LJUBLJANA, the capital of Slovenia, means the “beloved one” and the locals are not slow in pointing out that their country contains a bit of the magic. As our journey through the Balkans progressed we noticed a definite improvement in the...
Justine Tyerman suffers a panic attack in the middle of a tunnel on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, and enjoys hiking in the rain . . .Walking through the historic Amagi Tunnel on Japan’s Izu Peninsula evoked images of the beautiful young dancer and the...
Can you believe it’s only three months until Christmas? Never fear, Nan is here with a great recipe for rhubarb relish. We hope your family enjoys this traditional favourite. Let the countdown to the holidays begin!This rhubarb relish does not...
The Royal New Zealand Ballet acclaimed production of Hansel & Gretel launches the RNZB's free broadcasts of recent performances via Facebook Premiere from tomorrow. Choreographed by Loughlan Prior, with an original score by Claire Cowan, Hansel &...
Saturday, June 8Gisborne parkrun. A 5km run/walk for all abilities. Meet: Waikanae Beach Playground, Grey St, 7.45am. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/St Andrew?s Car Boot Sale. Plenty of bargains. In the carpark...
A GIANT photograph of a smiling toddler peers over the top of the Mexican-US steel border wall in French street artist JR’s political statement about immigration regulations. Flyposted in public locations, the photograffeur’s large...
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Te Araroa shook Dick and his wife of 45 years, Aomihi, awake like everyone else on the East Coast, in Gisborne and many places elsewhere. Within 10 minutes Dick had jumped out of bed, grabbed a bag full of essentials...
Getting looseDavid Shanhun + Matt Glass and The Loose Cannons bring a folk/country-oriented sound with a chaser of alt-country rock to the Dome tomorrow at 8pm. Trevor's top tunesYou've seen him rock out with Lazy Fifty, you've seen him as the dusty...
A true weaving of Tairāwhiti words has come together in the newly published anthology book Kaituhi Rāwhiti Two: A Weaving of Words. It is the follow-up to the first Kaituhi Rāwhiti, which was published in 2020, a concept from Gillian Moon, an...
Experience the grandeur that is Tutus on Tour when the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) reach Gisborne next month. The tour is part of RNZB's platinum jubilee celebration and kicks off at War Memorial Theatre on February 28. Tutus on Tour opens first...
Returning to Gisborne for another show, Isaiah B Brunt will bring blues with a whole lotta soul and Itty Kitty. Mostly known for his work in the blues and jazz scene, Brunt will introduce another aspect of his writing prowess. The more contemporary...
London listings magazine Time Out is saving us from having to scroll through the Netflix menu to find something to watch that isn't about cartels or that falls back on the voiceover as an introductory device. Time Out Film's selections...