PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldCyclone insurance claims in Tairāwhiti hit $54mThe insurance bill to fix or replace cyclone-damaged houses and property here has been assessed at $53.368 million. Data from the Insurance Council of New Zealand shows a total of 2021 insurance claims have been made across the region since Cyclone...05 Apr 11:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobust debate at times degeneratesThe first letter to the editor received through our new website yesterday was from a regular correspondent over recent years, signing off because he feels other contributors have been intolerant and attacked people for their opinions with impunity...04 Apr 03:29 PM
OpinionDemand for economic system that’s more fairWhat is neoliberalism? You may have seen the term “neoliberalism” thrown about in arguments but there’s confusion about what it means. It’s an economic idea that has been around since the 1970s, but it became really popular in the ’80s and...04 Apr 03:27 PM
OpinionRudeness, intolerance gallingAfter 45 years of subscribing to The Gisborne Herald, I have cancelled my subscription. I am 85 years old and probably set in my ways. I am easily written off as pale, pink, aged and cis male. I can no longer stomach the rudeness and intolerance...04 Apr 03:26 PM
Gisborne HeraldLytton students supporting Relay Your WayCooking up the snags: Cherry Ko cooks up the sausage sizzle for the Lytton High School representatives taking part in the Relay Another Day. Pictures by Liam Clayton04 Apr 03:26 PM
OpinionModerate Greens aligned with scientistsClive Bibby and Graham Gibson fall into the same trap when one uses the word “longevity” and the other “final consequences”, each revealing a shortsighted understanding of such words. The Greens are quite clear that there is no such thing as...04 Apr 03:25 PM
OpinionJust lovelyWhat a lovely woman Marama Davidson has turned out to be — a racist who won’t apologise to the public. The race relations commissioner Meng Foon won’t comment as she is the wrong colour for him to criticise. Her weak-kneed partner James Shaw...04 Apr 03:24 PM
Gisborne HeraldCelebrating World Autism DayThe message shared on World Austism Day on Sunday was that a “one-size-fits-all approach for autism is not warranted”. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has been told the most important message is that no two autistic people are the same and...04 Apr 03:24 PM
Gisborne HeraldTime to vax is nowWinter time is vaccination time. Tairāwhiti health officials have launched their winter immunisation events across the region. “In gearing up for winter we encourage all whānau to pop down to their local GP or community immunisation event to get...04 Apr 03:22 PM
Gisborne HeraldTauwhareparae Farms feeling impact of cyclonesCyclone Gabrielle’s impacts are still being felt at Tauwhareparae Farms. The farm is owned by Gisborne Holdings Ltd, the commercial arm of Gisborne District Council. “The two cyclones Hale and Gabrielle have caused damage to some areas at the...04 Apr 03:18 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne Herald$10k boost for farmer recovery fundThe Apparelmaster Group, which provides laundered workwear solutions across New Zealand, has donated $10,000 to support the rural cyclone recovery here. Apparelmaster New Zealand managing director Bevan Ritchie said the company put together a fund...04 Apr 03:15 PM
Gisborne HeraldCensus team assembled to help ‘complete the picture’A locally led and nationally supported taskforce has been set up to deliver the 2023 Census in Hawke’s Bay and Te Tairāwhiti, Stats NZ says. This comes after the Census collection in Hawke’s Bay and Te Tairāwhiti was extended to June to enable...04 Apr 03:08 PM
Gisborne HeraldThe work of Life Education Trust goes onThe garage sale, held in Ormond Road, raised $2080. A regular Life Education Trust fundraiser — Dance For Life Education — has been postponed because of Cyclone Gabrielle. The district’s would-be Gene Kellys, Cyd Charisses and Leslie Carons...04 Apr 02:54 PM
Gisborne HeraldGovt approves $29m funding for road repairs, more to comeThe Government will have spent $29 million on Tairāwhiti roads by the end of June. The funding will be distributed by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to Gisborne District Council to be used as part of the initial clean-up after cyclones Gabrielle...04 Apr 02:06 PM
Gisborne HeraldPublic having its say as inquiry continuesThe outgoing president of the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association says it has been vital for farm foresters to directly address the ministerial inquiry into forestry and other land use in Tairāwhiti. Graham West told the New Zealand Farm Forestry...04 Apr 01:56 PM
Gisborne HeraldNew bill will put ‘miracle’ cancer drug out of reachA Gisborne woman living with terminal cancer fears she will “die prematurely” if proposed changes to the country’s medicine legislation go through, limiting her ability to import a “miracle” drug. Theresa Zame was diagnosed with stage 4...04 Apr 01:40 PM
Gisborne HeraldBlessing of new track opens up access for Tokomaru BayWeeks of hard mahi from roading contractors in Tairāwhiti have resulted in the opening of a new Mangahauini track, reconnecting part of the region. The new track will be opened at a blessing on-site today, and the road will be open to the public...03 Apr 01:16 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldFour taken to hospital after 4WD crash in Ormond RoadFour people were taken to Gisborne Hospital at midday on Saturday after the two four-wheel-drive vehicles they were in collided on Back Ormond Road. The crash happened just before the Hansen Road corner at around 12,30pm. “One person was trapped...03 Apr 01:11 PM
Gisborne HeraldDoubling down on serviceBarnardos combines early childhood education and family support. An Open day tomorrow offers the opportunity for people to check out a new service combining Barnardos Early Learning Services and Child and Family Services under one roof which is...03 Apr 01:06 PM
Gisborne HeraldBusy time for rescue chopperThe Trust Tairawhiti Rescue Helicopter has flown seven missions since last Wednesday. On March 29 the chopper crew responded to a trauma in Tokomaru Bay, where the on-board critical care flight paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was...03 Apr 12:50 PM
Gisborne HeraldEWC takes inquiry panel out to regionEastland Wood Council (EWC) has met with the panel charged with running the ministerial inquiry into land use across Tairāwhiti. EWC invited panel members to travel through forests in the region to see some of the impacts of recent cyclones, and to...03 Apr 12:39 PM
Gisborne HeraldNats name Kirkpatrick as East Coast candidateGisborne executive and communications professional Dana Kirkpatrick has been selected as the National Party’s East Coast candidate for the 2023 General Election. “Over the past couple of months, I’ve seen first hand the strength and resilience...03 Apr 12:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpposition returns to the East Coast electorateA political holding pattern where East Coast MP Kiri Allan has been without a rival in this electorate for the past two and a half years has ended with the National Party today announcing Dana Kirkpatrick as its candidate for the 2023 general...03 Apr 12:23 PM
OpinionA centre-right coalition that will workClive Bibby I have never made a secret of where my political allegiances lie or that l think we need a different government ASAP. But come October, l will put all my energies into trying to persuade anybody who wants to listen that we all have an...03 Apr 12:21 PM
OpinionOur wonderful daughterMy son came to me at age 11 and said she felt like she might be a girl. At the time I felt a number of emotions but a big one was fear and anxiety for her future. When I read some of the recent letters in the Herald, I feel that same sense of fear...03 Apr 12:18 PM
OpinionLooney tunes from GreensWe all know the Green Party have good intentions, but they don’t seem to have the intelligence to work out the final consequences of their proposals. For instance, they persuaded the Government to pass legislation that will force farmers to reduce...03 Apr 12:18 PM
OpinionColonisation costs, benefitsThere have been numerous comments on the consequences of colonisation, mostly on the negative side. I’m wondering if we could have a balanced, polite discussion on the issue. For example, has colonisation been wholly bad, or a mixture of good and...03 Apr 12:18 PM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldSystem 'falling apart': Nurses OrganisationGisborne Hospital short of 41 nurses, 28 doctors. Nurses at a desperately understaffed Gisborne Hospital are exhausted and have nothing left to give. “That is when the risk for mistakes is high,” New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Gisborne...03 Apr 12:09 PM
Gisborne HeraldWelcome to your new Gisborne Herald onlineWelcome to the new-look Gisborne Herald website. We hope you like the new site and some new features — which include an events calendar where organisers can submit details and an image, and a newsletter service starting from today for those who...03 Apr 11:52 AM
Gisborne HeraldWaka ama saved my lifeKeri Mankelow-Ngatoro has been paddling since age 11. Now aged 22, waka ama is the sport that keeps her physically and mentally fit. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air03 Apr 08:14 AM
Gisborne HeraldHow hair and makeup fashioned a journey of healingThe healing journey of former Māori Television head of hair and makeup, Bianca Fallon. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air03 Apr 08:03 AM
Gisborne HeraldHow hair and makeup fashioned a journey of healingFollow Tolaga Bay local Zaley Tamihana-Brown's journey to the Miss New Zealand pageant. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air03 Apr 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA new website and newsletter serviceThe Gisborne Herald’s digital format takes on a fresh look and some new features from Monday afternoon, as we switch over to a new site at the same web address. Also on Monday we will start an emailed newsletter service for subscribers who want...01 Apr 12:43 PM
OpinionClimate crisis undeniableI write this in response to an exchange of views with a contributor who claims to be a climate change believer. The reality of the present climate crisis is undeniable — average global temperatures are increasing due to emissions of greenhouse...01 Apr 12:42 PM
