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Libby an inspirational Turanga Health figure

Whakahawera Rere Kite Pakanga Kerr, a big man who leaves behind a massive legacy in iwi health, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023, aged 82. Known as “Libby” — after his uncle was wounded in Libya on the day of his birth in 1941 — his...

‘Nurses need more Government help’

Nursing identity and Ngāti Porou Oranga rural health nurse Gina Chaffey-Aupouri spoke of the challenges facing nurses at a New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s public meeting. Below is an abridged version of her address. “Pay equity is one of the...

No evidence ‘at this stage’ of foul play

The man found seriously injured under the Okitu Bridge at Wainui 10 days ago has made good progress in Waikato Hospital. Police say they have not found any evidence of foul play at this stage. The 71-year-old was found under the bridge, on the...

Gisborne builders now certified hunks for charity

Gisborne builders have downed tools and trousers, in a cheeky effort to raise awareness for men’s mental health. New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Gisborne Region officially launched its inaugural 2024 Charity Calendar, “New Zealand...

Called out to driftwood fire

Fire crews from the city and rural crews were tied up for a couple of hours on Sunday dealing with a fire in driftwood at the mouth of the Waipaoa River. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received a call about it at around 10.40am that morning. “It...

Bad weather means more time needed for resealing work on SH2

Due to recent poor weather, contractors require an extra three days to complete resealing works on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge this week. The new completion date is now Friday, November 3. From Wednesday, November 1, the road will be closed...

Delays plague bridge project

Complex site conditions and design adjustments have caused the pre-Christmas opening of temporary Te Reinga Bridge access to be pushed out to early next year. While a genuine attempt is being made to progress the work, the complex nature of the...

Civil Defence keeping a watch on river levels

The region is in line for more rainas Civil Defence authorities here keep a cautious eye on river levels. The Met Service today issued an Orange Heavy Rain warming for Gisborne, forecasting 130mm to 160 mm of rain, on top of what had already...

International auditor in Tairāwhiti set to speak to forestry assessors, residents, district council

The harvesting practices of two forestry companies operating in Tairāwhiti are coming under the scrutiny of an international auditor, community group Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti says. Gisborne District Council has successfully prosecuted five forestry...

Old Waikare bridge to be cleared

Diggers will be on site at Waikare Gorge from Monday as the old, collapsed bridge is demolished. A Bailey bridge opened to traffic in May, reconnecting State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier after the concrete structure collapsed during Cyclone...

Juken mill might close: three options being considered

Scores of jobs are on the line at one of Gisborne’s biggest employers, with forestry giant Juken New Zealand considering closing its Gisborne sawmill after nearly 30 years. In a statement given to The Gisborne Herald, Juken New Zealand Ltd...

Te Wharau School shows unwavering support for All Blacks

If you didn’t already know, the All Blacks play the Springboks tomorrow morning, New Zealand time, for the Webb Ellis Cup in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Te Wharau School got out in force yesterday dressed in black to support the All...

Wairoa preparing to plan ahead

by Ryan O’Sullivan A new community economic development plan for Wairoa is in the first stages of its preparation. The Wairoa District Council’s strategy, wellbeing and economic development committee convened this week to deliberate on a new...

Netanyahu and his ‘objective allies’

Gwynne Dyer “If we look at it over the years, one of the main people contributing to Hamas’s strengthening has been (Prime Minister) ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu,” said Yuval Diskin, head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service between 2005 and 2011...

Missionaries come to retired local's aid at Tiniroto

A group of “lifesavers” showed up at Pauline’s place in Tiniroto last week in the form of missionaries from the Seventh-Day Adventist church. They set to work on the house begun some years ago by Pauline’s brother Dennis. He suffered an...

Wednesday Walking Challenge: students do their bit to keep Makaraka beautiful

Makaraka School is on a mission to clean up rubbish on the main road outside the school putting a new spin on the Wednesday Challenge. The Wednesday Challenge is about encouraging people to walk to school but at Makaraka School it’s about cleaning...