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Building many connections

It has been a busy few months for Gisborne’s House of Breakthrough pastor Norm McLeod, working in Chile and Pakistan. It was Pastor McLeod’s third visit to Chile.“Besides church work, my purpose was to develop Maori relationship connections...

WHERE IS FLETCHER?

THE search for R&V festival-goer Fletcher Wong from Wellington was ramped up this morning as concern grows for the teenager, who has not been heard from in more than 48 hours. Police have again repeated their plea for information about his...

Hunters found guilty of wilful ill-treatment of goats

RICHARD Hamilton McKee, 34, and James Boydey Manukau, 27, were found guilty by Judge Johnathan Down after a three-day hearing in Gisborne District Court. They were remanded on bail for sentence on October 8. The judge warned the pair all sentencing...

Fresh flag required

Our New Zealand flag, flying from the flagpole outside the Gisborne District Council building, is looking very sad. The four red stars with white borders look almost entirely white and the dark blue is badly faded. It is time the council purchased...

Taking loneliness more seriously

We all feel lonely sometimes. Loneliness is no different to hunger or thirst; a signal from our bodies that we need something. Meaningful social connection — especially with people we can be ourselves around, people we can call on in times of need...

Day off for port workers

EASTLAND Port workers will have Christmas Day off with their families with loading work suspended for the big day. The next scheduled log ship, the Inland Sea, is due.“The ship will be loaded through until Christmas Eve, and then loading will cease...

Called to crash in Wainui Road in Wainui Road

A car left Wainui Road and struck a pole yesterday morning, but no one was hurt. The crash happened at around 6.40am with police and St John ambulance called to the scene. Police said there were no injuries

Funding hike a boon to Swim For Life

Swim For Life Tairawhiti has been granted $33,200 by the New Zealand Community Trust towards the cost of swimming lessons and a trust manager.“Swim For Life Tairawhiti has come together to address the decline in children's swimming ability and...

Melt the old bugger down

Re: Plaza removal mooted, September 26 story. It beggars belief that the council has agreed to put the Crook Cook statue into the Tairawhiti Museum. I thought the original outrage at the discovery this phoney had been living amongst us was enough...

On the street vox pop

Following last week’s earthquake, and tsuamni scare, do you have emergency supplies in the event of another large earthquake and tsunami

Support for Nats’ benefit sanctions

About half of this week’s respondents to the web poll support the National Party’s proposed sanctions for beneficiaries. The question asked “do you support or oppose the National Party’s proposals for a strengthened sanctions regime for...

Clearing gorge slip requires NZTA hare

Once again we have the pathetic situation of the Waioeka Gorge being unnecessarily closed for a prolonged period due to the tortoise momentum of NZTA and its geotechnical engineers. Don’t these people have any idea about economic imperatives and...

Most sure of CPR skills in emergency

Most people felt confident they would be able to perform CPR if the need arose, according to The Gisborne Herald's weekly web poll. The question was, “Do you think you could perform CPR in an emergency situation?” to which 56 percent (142 votes)...

Future electric says Chinese intern engineer

After six years of Auckland life and study, engineering student Johnson Yu is enjoying a stint in what he considers “the real New Zealand” through a three-month summer internship with Tairawhiti Roads in Gisborne. Since the end of November, in...

‘End of an era’ as Wainui Store closes

The Wainui Store in Oneroa Road has closed. Liz and John Woods bought the business four years ago and initially closed it late last year after being unable to sell it.“Sorry to say this but as the current owners we are today finally closing the...

On the street vox pop

"How do you feel about the possibility cannabis will be legalised after next year's referendum?"