SPRING caught out Gisborne Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) with a record number of October presentations. Chief executive Jim Green told the Hauora Tairawhiti board that October had been the busiest month of the year for the ED, with...

Ukaipo or the Big Latch-On at Puku Ora cafe on Thursday was a celebration of breastfeeding. The virtual community event was for all breastfeeding mothers to share their current “belfie” (breastfeeding selfie) to the Facebook page of...

WAIROA man is in a critical condition in Waikato Hosptial after the ute he was driving collided with a parked trailer in Ormond Road last night near the Wi Pere Street roundabout. The crash happened at about 8.30pm.“The 29-year-old man’s utility...

A big week in council with volumes of reading to be done, all whilst keeping an eye on the global economic landscape and the effects on our community. Covid-19 is a reminder of the necessity for regional security through diversity...

Gisborne Intermediate's man at the top is stepping down and taking a new direction in life after almost 30 years of service to education.“Gisborne Intermediate is an incredible school that has been a huge part of my life for two decades. I have...

The big, red, premium Envy apples developed and produced by T&G Global had a record season with a 23 percent increase in international sales, generating more than a billion dollars of sales this year, with plenty of growth ahead.“Globally, there's...

Gisborne’s carpentry and building apprentices are preparing to go hammer to hammer in an apprentice challenge on Saturday. Entrants in the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge compete to become Gisborne’s NZCB Apprentice...

AFTER serving on the New Zealand Rugby League board for the three years until 2014, Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has now switched codes, taking up a new role as a trustee of the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. Mr Foon’s appointment sees him join seven...

Rocket Lab's next launch from Mahia will bring up a series of milestones, the company says. Rocket Lab today announced its next mission launch from Mahia would be in mid-September.“The mission is the second of a bulk buy of three Electron launches...

Happy 2021 to all, and I hope this year will bring much positivity and economic success to our great region. It has certainly started on a high note with a successful Rhythm and Vines, and a big influx of happy visitors to our piece of paradise. We...

Most people who responded to this week's Gisborne Herald web poll question believe the Gisborne and Hawke's Bay councils should advocate for the restoration of the Wairoa-Gisborne railway line. The question was, “Should the councils advocate for...

If you want to have children, be prepared for the cost and the responsibility — too many are relying on taxpayers to support them, and taxpayers are saying enough is enough!It's time to stop having four kids to four different men and then claiming...

THE mid Canterbury rugby player accused of assaulting a woman with intent to rape her when his team visited Gisborne last October has pleaded guilty. Kolinio Yabia Tamanitoakula, 25, appeared in Gisborne District Court yesterday via AV-link from...

THE alarm was sounded at Te Araroa late yesterday morning after a small boat appeared to be in difficulties offshore from a beach two kilometres east of town, but it turned out to be a false alarm with good intent. Police were contacted just before...

Reggae rhythm and blues band T.M.B from Gisborne Boys' High School took out first place at this year's East Coast regional Smokefreerockquest final at Lawson Field Theatre last night. Vocalist Manawa Randall, 16, said he was surprised.“The win came...

Re: How break-even network cuts $10m-$12m, February 1 letter. Eastland Group, which owns 100 percent of Eastland Network, is a profitable business because that is one of the primary objectives its shareholder Eastland Community Trust tasks it with...

AUCKLAND-based company Rocket Lab has moved significantly closer to launching a rocket into space from its Mahia launch pad, after successful tests of the rocket’s engine. Rocket Lab intends to launch commercial satellites into orbit from a launch...

Tairawhiti artists and supporters have enjoyed Miharo Gallery as a hub for events and exhibitions but the impact of the Covid-19 alert responses has taken its toll. Little more than a year after opening, the gallery is to close its doors. Gallery...

I fully agree with Martin Hanson, May 11 column, that Members of Parliament when voting at the second reading of the End of Life Choice bill on May 22 should vote to be on the right side of history. History informs us that for 2400 years there has...

TAIRAWHITI tourism has been handed a funding boost to attract more visitors. The regional tourism organisation, Trust Tairawhiti, was awarded a $400,000 grant from the $26 million Tourism Communities Plan announced by the Government in May.“It's...

The Wairoa District Council is putting its best foot forward with a programme for new footpaths and repairs expected to start this month. A total of $310,000 has been allocated for new footpaths in the district, on top of the $100,000 budgeted for...

Re: Race disproven in modern biology, October 12 column. Tanith, I am trying to figure out what you are saying — if you are trying to send me (a white person) on a guilt trip, it won't work. We need to look forward, not back. But if we were to look...

It is exciting to see the council decision to support a reduction in the number of councillors, having all representatives elected by the whole district and to establish community boards. I would like to acknowledge the way Rehette Stoltz chaired the...

IT WAS rough fishing but there was a good turnout of boats for the third and final day of the Enterprise Cars Nicks Head Charity Fishing Tournament. Competition secretary treasurer Maria Ericksen said although the conditions were rough, there were...

I note that changes to rural-urban representation have gone to the Local Government Commission. An interesting read is to Google Ārewa ake te Kaupapa — Raising the platform. This would suggest that changes in local governance are only starting from...

Former Federated Farmers provincial president Charlie Reynolds has put his name forward for the Waipaoa ward in the local body elections. He wants to play a part in helping the community meet its challenges.“To see and act on those challenges is...

Re: Responsible for clean-up, July 27 comment. I have no issue with the placement of the Hawaiki Turanga sculpture and I agree with Murray Palmer on one thing, but one thing only; it certainly is “time for action” on the fiasco. However, I cannot...

THE Gisborne/Tairawhiti regional surf lifesaving Awards of Excellence 2021 were held on Friday. The winners were —Frother Junior Lifeguard of the Year: Ella Whibley – Wainui; Bella Fitzharris-Stevens - Waikanae. Lifesaving awards - Volunteer of...

William Peters has been thinking a lot about the Treaty of Waitangi, or more specifically, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the te reo Māori copy. It is New Zealand's founding document, the Māori Magna Carta, a monoethnic item wrapped in history, war and...

DODGY truck shop credit deals, along with a harsh winter and rising power bills are some of the reasons 350 Gisborne families have debts totalling $2.1 million. This week is Money Week and Gisborne Budget Advisory Service manager Lynda Markie has...