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$3 million approved for Tiniroto Road rebuild

Coalition Government ministers have approved $3 million for optioneering and geotechnical work to begin the Tiniroto Road rebuild. During Cyclone Gabrielle, Tiniroto Road was washed out along the Bluffs section and approximately 1400 metres of road...

Monster shark attack at Māhia ‘like lightning’

Person in water trying to save stranded whale ‘miraculously’ not injured when 5m shark struck.

Six60 to play in Gizzy and the Coast as part of nationwide Grassroots Tour

Six60 fans are being encouraged to get in early to secure tickets when the band play on the East Coast and in Gisborne as part of their Grassroots Tour of the country in April/May. The 23-show tour, being promoted as “an intimate tour” of venues...

Auditors fail to spot obvious cases of FSC certification non-compliance

Tasked with finding failings in forestry practices following 2018 storms, but missed a number of 'major' issues: reports.

Cruise ship season resumes with arrival of the Silver Muse

The cruise ship season resumed yesterday after the cancellation of the Regatta’s visit with the arrival of the Silver Muse, pictured under a rainbow — its third scheduled visit this summer. “The weather and swell conditions were perfect,”...

Gisborne Herald 28.02.24

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Extra interest in call by RBNZ tomorrow

There will be a lot more interest than normal in the Reserve Bank’s quarterly monetary policy statement and official cash rate (OCR) decision tomorrow, after stronger-than-expected labour market data out earlier this month pushed back market...

Highway repairs vs rail

When Greg Miller was the CEO of KiwiRail he was asked what it would cost to reopen the Napier to Gisborne line. Miller had a tendency to gold-plate these projects and put it at $200 million — with new 50kg rail and concrete sleepers, and built so...

Freedom Riders' Poker Run raises funds for Hospice Tairāwhiti

The Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club held a Poker Run as a fundraiser for Hospice Tairāwhiti on Saturday. Cycle club members made stops at designated hotels in Gisborne city, Te Karaka, Patutahi, and concluding at Makaraka. At each location...

Official documents reveal critical shortages and communication failures during Cyclone Gabrielle

They show that on February 13, a local state of emergency was declared, with the NCC situation report (SitRep) noting “major” communication issues in Tairāwhiti

Gisborne Herald 27.02.24

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Enviroschools signs for littlies

Enviroschools facilitators delivered six new signs to early childhood education centres around Tairāwhiti this week. Tairāwhiti Enviroschools regional coordinator Charlotte Phelps said the signs were presented to the centres to reflect their...

Living his teenage dream

Quinn Eru AKA One Three Official is making his dreams of being a hip hop rap artist a reality. Kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor learned more about his journey . . .

70 years of friendship and support

The Town and Country Women’s Club celebrated its 70th birthday yesterday. In its heyday the club had more than 250 members and there was a waiting list for those wanting to join. Loren Sirl dips into the club’s history. One of Gisborne’s...

Fluffy blooms

Ideal for borders and containers, this tender perennial showcases an eye-catching display of fluffy flowers, sure to captivate both bees and butterflies. Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) are a delightful dwarf plant with soft, fluffy blue, purple...

Sweet and spicy surprise

Enjoy the unexpected delight of Garam Masala Chocolate Chunk Cookies — where traditional spices meet indulgent sweetness in every bite. When musing on spices and flavour I had an idea for a garam masala cookie, then pushed it away as madness...