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Trump protests hypocritical

There is a whiff of rank hypocrisy hanging over the worldwide protests since President Trump imposed his ban on people entering the United States from seven mainly-Muslim countries — a whiff which is especially pungent over the countries of the...

To ‘hard-done-by’ surfers

Just a thought for all those surfers who think they are hard done by, to not be allowed to surf for a few weeks . . .My great uncle Frank was a surfie in South Brighton, Christchurch in the '20s and '30s, regularly biking all the way from Papanui to...

Barge facility on East Cape a long way off

Funding towards the development of a barging facility at Te Araroa has been labelled a “huge opportunity” but is a long way from becoming reality. The Government yesterday announced funding for four projects to develop coastal shipping routes. One...

Duke of Edinburgh award info sessions tomorrow

Information sessions about an award that gives young people life skills and experiences will be held in Gisborne tomorrow afternoon,Widely regarded as the world's leading youth achievement award, the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award helps...

Diseases the biggest killer

Re: Colonisation may have saved Maori, April 11 letter. Geoff Parker is clutching at straws — the biggest cause of the Maori population decline was the introduction of European diseases, not the ones he postulates. I suggest he re-read John...

HOT DIGGITY DOG!

Racing terriers attract $35,000 for charity

Passionate and eager to help

HIGH suicide statistics and mental health and addiction issues on the East Coast are part of a Gisborne tertiary student's future career decision. Now she has time in her life to be able to do something for herself, EIT Tairawhiti student Tauaroh...

Taking the kaupapa to Sydney

The waiata of Paikea will resound in the national Museum of Australia when a delegation of students from EIT’s Toihoukura School of Maori Arts and Design support their professor, Ahorangi Derek Lardelli, who has been invited to lecture...

Citizen Advice Bureau’s new faces

Gisborne’s Citizen Advice Bureau farewelled old and welcomed new volunteers at its annual meeting. Citizens Advice Bureau Gisborne is in Bright Street opposite Farmers and open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Retiring volunteer Ian McIldowie has worked...

Live Parliament TV now on Freeview in Gisborne area

PEOPLE in Gisborne are now able to keep a live eye on the parliamentary happenings of their local MPs, without the need for a satellite dish. Starting yesterday, Parliament TV is now available on Freeview to more regional viewers across New Zealand...

Ukraine: the invasion that never comes

On January 18, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that “our assessment has been that (a Russian invasion of Ukraine) could happen any time between mid-January and mid-February.”On January 28, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman...

Over half back speed limit reduction

CALLS for speed limit reductions at Tamarau, Okitu and Wainui gained support from over half of the respondents to this week’s Herald web poll, but plenty felt the limits should remain unchanged. The question was “Do you think the speed limit on...

Pouawa shark sighting

Campers, surfers and beachgoers can expect an increase in shark sightings this summer. Gisborne man Ben Stuart was one of the campers at Pouawa beach who saw “something” on New Year's Eve.“I was watching a mate surfing and this thing was 50...

JOIDES Resolution heads to Antarctica

ONE of the world’s top scientific research ships has just concluded an investigation into the Hikurangi subduction zone. The 140m JOIDES Resolution has been off the coast of Gisborne for six weeks. The ship drilled between 200 and 750 metres into...

Gospel power needed

Re: Created one hell of a mess, October 18 comment. Without the power of the Gospel in the hearts of the early missionaries and the early Maori converts to the Christian faith, New Zealand would never have emerged. Cormac O’DuffyTennessee

Nuhaka hunting tragedy

Police have released the name of the Wairoa man who died of wounds sustained in a hunting accident at Nuhaka on Sunday afternoon. He was Troy Michael Ormond, 21, of Wairoa. The tragedy occurred in a maize paddock on the seafront at Nuhaka. Police have...