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Storyboards tell tale of Taniwha

Locals can now read as they walk along the Taruheru River with Tairawhiti's first Hīkoi Kōrero StoryWalk along the riverbank as part of Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival. The Hīkoi Kōrero is a series of storyboards that tell the story of Taniwh...

Still smiling despite the muddy harvest

Gumboot-sucking, shin-deep, gluey mud is what mandarin pickers are working in after flooding hit Murray and Wendy Burgess’s Blue Willow Citrus orchard at Te Karaka, and Mr Burgess could not be more proud of his workers.“This is it, our yearly...

Surfer saves kids blown out to sea

Quick action by a surfer prevented a possible tragedy at the southern end of Wainui Beach early Saturday evening after strong winds blew two children on an inflatable toy out to sea. A witness said the north-westerly blew the youngsters at least 100...

Epic plans to boost tourism industry

A 3D virtual reality experience that would give visitors to Gisborne “an epic ocean voyage” in a giant waka simulator is being proposed as part of a series of ambitious plans to help boost the region’s tourism industry. Speaking on the final...

Keeping fossil monster . . .

It is interesting to hear that our Prime Minister is not happy that a vast number of our citizens went without power and suffered from the cold. It is also disappointing to hear that they are still investigating why, after 10 years of continuous...

One dead in Frasertown van crash

A MAN died, another suffered serious injuries and two others suffered minor injuries last night when the small van they were in rolled on the side of Awamate Road in Frasertown near Wairoa. Police, St John Ambulance, the Wairoa volunteer fire brigade...

Let down by 'sensible one'

Craig Bauld, I have known you for many years and although you can be a bit flaky at times I have always considered you the sensible one on the council. This time though you have let me down with your adamant views on this waka-inspired edifice. When...

Adventure equipment chosen for 'dream playground' at Waikirikiri

The Kaiti community has selected a new ‘‘dream playground’’ to be built at Waikirikiri Park following a six-month consultation process. Initial ideas and input were provided through an online survey and ‘‘dream playground’’ exercises...

Woman who stabbed partner ‘lucky not to kill’

JUDGE Warren Cathcart told a woman in Gisborne District Court that she was lucky not to have killed her partner when she stabbed him in the left side of his chest, nicking his lung. Sarah Colleen Gray, 22, was sentenced to 19 months imprisonment but...

A good start for Hokohoko Youth Market

A Christmas market with a difference took place on Saturday at the Albert Cox Skatepark — all the stall holders were under the age of 18. The fine weather coupled with the delicious offerings on sale made for a successful market and organiser Cain...

Enforcing bylaws ‘enduring’ issue: senior GDC staff member

A lack of ability to enforce bylaws creates “perennial” issues, says a senior Gisborne District Council staff member. Senior policy adviser Chris Gilmore made the comments at a Sustainable Tairāwhiti meeting two weeks ago where approval was...

Mystery letters claim teen girl murdered, buried on Kaiti Hill

An American teenager was murdered and her body buried on Kaiti Hill, letters sent to police and The Gisborne Herald claim. Police have started an inquiry after receiving the letter three weeks ago. The Herald received a similarly-worded letter...

Get tough on violent crime

It's way past time for this Government to get tough on the increasing violent crime in this country. This weekend a dairy worker is once again attacked and loses fingers to a machete-wielding scumbag. Labour seems to be able to change laws pretty...

Teachers to strike and rally here in national action

Gisborne primary and intermediate school principals and teachers will strike tomorrow to send a message to the Government that they are not satisfied with the offer on the table. This is part of a nationwide strike that started in Auckland today and...

Rangatiratanga

Come on Jacinda, you visit Turanganui a Kiwa and pay your respects to another iwi that has no mana whenua or mana moana in our rohe. Labour’s Maori caucus should have known better.“Turanga Tangata Rite,Turanga Ararau,Turanga Makaurau,Turang...

Warning over phone charger use

A GISBORNE mother has sounded a warning after a phone charger malfunctioned and caused a fire in her son's bedroom. The teenager's iPhone SE was charging on a bed in the sleepoout earlier this month.“My son had fallen asleep and was woken by the...