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Woman in labour last across bridge

A woman in labour was one of the last people across the old Waitahora Bridge on Friday, adding to the drama as Quality Roading and Services completed a bridge replacement in just three days. Waitahora Bridge and Tiniroto Road reopened seven hours...

Policeman hurt, teens arrested in hit and run

A POLICE officer was wounded while making an arrest after a woman driver was lucky to escape injury in a two-vehicle crash in Gladstone Road last night. One of the cars was allegedly stolen and driven by a 14-year-old boy. Police and other emergency...

Pan tax proposal ‘not equitable’ for schools

Students could be queuing for the loo if a “pan tax” goes through, prompting already underfunded schools to reduce toilet numbers, a Gisborne principal warns. A proposed change to Gisborne's wastewater rate could cost the city's schools an extr...

Outfall caption contest

Could Activate Tairawhiti organise a photo shoot at the pipe outfall of all the councillors who voted for — and staff who recommended — the wetland deferral, in order to run a caption competition for a tourist promotion?Here’s an idea to kick...

Sister Cities visit for Tuia 250 all paid for

Gisborne district councillors have agreed to contribute just over $14,000 to support sister city representatives invited to attend Tuia ki Turanga 250 commemorations in October. Mayor Meng Foon said the Sister Cities committee had been generous in...

$65k beast star of Kaharau show

KAHARAU Angus achieved a top price of $65,000, a near total clearance and an average of $12,500 across 64 bulls sold last night in their full on-farm rostrum in Goodwin Road. Their best-priced animal, Lot 9, was bought by Ratanui Angus — owned by...

Man fools boys to take explicit online shots

THREE Gisborne teenagers who thought they were posing in sexually-explicit ways for a woman on line were actually photographed by a man they knew, Gisborne District Court heard yesterday. Ian Colin Ball, 21, appeared for sentence having pleaded...

Being a kind-hearted fan . . .

I have just heard some great news. The US state of Maine has voted in favour of euthanasia — brilliant. Being a kind-hearted person and fan of your favourite columnist Martin Hanson, I thought this would be right up his street. As we all know he...

Aquarium delirium at the library

THE library is hosting workshops throughout the school holidays with different themes. For Aquarium Delirium those in attendance were treated to some stories based around water and the ocean, before a craft session

SQUASH ARE ROLLING IN

The annual squash harvest is in full swing but direct export from Eastland Port is uncertain due to shipping issues and freight costs. In previous seasons the squash ship throughput has been significant. It was once common for around a dozen ships to...

Don’t be dopey, keep cannabis illegal

It’s official!Soon we will be able to legitimately claim the title of “Dope growing capital of New Zealand”!For those of us who live on the Coast, it will come as no surprise. The indisputable evidence that has been the world’s worst kept...

Every woman has a right to be born

Today the most dangerous place for a woman is in her mother’s womb. We have gained the vote, our next challenge is to achieve the right of every woman to be born. Every woman has a right to be born and the right to vote. It is always a crime to...

Carbon project aims to help Maori landowners

Strengthening climate resilience through native forest and carbon farming is the aim of a new project. The Waro (Carbon) Project partners with Maori landowners interested in new native forest or allowing native bush to regenerate on their land. Over...

Music competition begins on Monday

Pizza and a screening of Whale Rider at Wainui Beach is planned tonight to welcome entrants to this year’s Gisborne International Music Competition before the first round begins on Monday. The international event that has attracted young musicians...

Farmers staff want living wage

Strikers from the Farmers store in Gisborne have called on the company to appreciate them more and pay them the New Zealand living wage. They took their industrial action to the main street outside the store yesterday afternoon. Fifteen Gisborne...

Snuggle up It’s Jammies 4 June Gizzy time again

Every child in Gisborne should have a warm pair of PJs this winter. That's the message from organisers of Jammies 4 June Gizzy which is under way for another year. J4J Gizzy gives locals the opportunity to support children in need by donating new...