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Chance to look into the future

Gisborne people had a first-hand update on the latest technological advances in medical science from some of the finest scientific minds in New Zealand and overseas, at a two-day symposium last week . The Image of the Future gathering, run by the...

City centre stores welcome Christmas trees

Christmas has arrived in the CBD. Santa’s helper Ken Huberts, in his 10th year of working with the district’s younger students, has distributed 60 of their decorated trees to city centre businesses and some in side streets. “It’s one thing...

Minister Mitchell hails resilience and emergency preparedness project

Remote communities facing the challenge of recovering from cyclone devastation and ensuing weather events can expect a visit from the new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister in the near future.

Why better beats more

St John Craner Most people always want things fast and cheap. Who doesn’t? Problem is, what’s cheap and fast usually isn’t any good — like fast food, also known as junk food. It will plug a gap for a while but then you have to do it all over...

First No Bull Weekend hits the spot

by Laura Cannon, Pivot Design, Feilding Any time women come together with a collective intention, it’s a powerful thing,” said actress Phylicia Rashad. The AngusNZ 100% No Bull Weekend, hosted by Turihaua Angus Stud was no exception. The...

Tackling rising drench resistance in livestock

Andrew Cribb Drench resistance poses a growing challenge for vets and farmers, especially the alarming surge in triple drench resistance cases in recent years. This issue not only inflates costs due to the need for novel drenches, but also impacts...

Hopes high for resumption of live cattle exports

Liz Smith from the back road, Māhia, caught up with Wayne Doran for the Wairoa Star last month. Now living at Mahanga, he talks about his long passion for farming and livestock, and hopes that the new Government will soon lift a ban on live animal...

Heavitree Fruit Farm rebuilding after fire and floods

A devastating fire and the February floods have tested the Newman family over the past couple of years but with their new H1 packhouse up and running and the prices looking good for their citrus, they are hoping for happier, less stressful days...

Good season for Hauiti Berries

Tolaga Bay blueberry growing operation Hauiti Berries is on track to meet harvest targets this year, with good-quality fruit and a full picking team. It is coming to the end of harvest, which started in August and runs through until the end of...

Installing passing bay at Kotemaori

Work gets under way this week on the construction of a slow vehicle bay on State Highway 2 at Kotemaori, near the intersection with Kakariki Farm Road. Waka Kotahi/New Zealand Transport Agency said the work site would be under traffic management...

Everyone’s Santa at Wairoa parade

Registrations are rolling in for the Wairoa Christmas Parade being held on Saturday, December 9. The theme of the fun and festive afternoon is “Everyone Santa”. The whole town is encouraged to demonstrate the spirit of Christmas by dressing up...

Plenty of interest in St John recruitment hīkoi

Hato Hone St John’s recruitment hīkoi around the East Cape next month looks set to draw a strong response from the community if interest shown for the Te Kaha event can be taken as an indication. Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi, the organisation’s...

Man's offending against child catches up with him 40 years later

A man has been jailed for child sex offences he first committed as a teenager in the early 1980s. Now in his late 50s, the man cannot be named because it would risk identifying the victim, whose details are automatically protected by law. She was...

Lifeguards on duty from tomorrow

Full surf lifeguard volunteer weekend patrols begin at Waikanae, Midway and Wainui beaches this weekend. Lifeguards will be on duty each weekend into mid-March. Surf lifesaving clubs have already been patrolling during their nippers gatherings on...

Confused by EWC claims about ‘massive change’

Sustainable land use advocates are calling for Gisborne District Council to clarify its position on the future of land-based activities in the region. Responding to comments from chair Warren Rance, chair of Eastland Wood Council, at a council...

Man suffers serious burns in sleepout fire

A man was taken to Gisborne Hospital yesterday morning with serious burns after the sleepout he was in, on a property at the Scott Street and Haldane Street corner in Elgin, caught fire. Fire and Emergency NZ sent crews to the scene at around 9am...

80 rams on sale as season starts

The first of the major ram sales of the season happens today at the Matawhero saleyards when Mark and Rose Candy from Mangahauhau Hampshires auction off 80 of their strapping young fellows. The Hangaroa stud enjoyed a total clearance in their 2022...

Trapped in an elevator: four people 'very relieved' after rescue

Firefighters were called to the rescue yesterday morning when some people found themselves trapped in an elevator at the former Adairs Building in Grey Street. FENZ were called in around 8.50am. The four people in it were very relieved when the fire...