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On the mats

Gisborne indoor bowlers made their presence felt at a “mini nationals” tournament in Napier over Easter Weekend. Dylan Foster played magnificently to reach the final of the singles. Foster, 18, was up against South Island team representative...

Sparks from welding started fire

Sparks from some welding set off a fire that extensively damaged a shed on a property in Collins Street in Te Hapara on Thursday afternoon. Fire and Emergency NZ sent two appliances to the property at around 2pm that afternoon after neighbours saw...

Sceptical about Destiny Church leader's plan to sue councils

by Felix Walton Legal experts say it will be “impossible” for Brian Tamaki to win his promised lawsuit against local councils, including Gisborne District Council, over initiatives like Gisborne’s rainbow crossing. The Destiny Church leader...

Prices ease slightly

There was a total yarding of 2105 sheep at the Matawhero saleyards yesterday, including 1871 store lambs, and prices eased slightly on the sale two weeks ago. MW & AM Flood topped that section, selling 46 heavy, recently shorn ram lambs for...

Relocation offer exciting for Waipaoa cadet trust

Trustees of the Waipaoa farm cadet training organisation have described an offer to accommodate their cadets on stations north of Napier as “an unbelievably good match”. The trust was down to its last cadets after Waipaoa Station was put on the...

Heading to Invercargill, for a good cause

Turihaua farmer and stud cattleman Hamish Williams embarks on a 12-day journey next week with a couple of mates as part of a fundraiser supporting Multiple Sclerosis. The Bangers to Bluff motor rally will involve 20 colourfully decorated cars and...

Week of health, movement and wellness

Wāhine came together at a Well Wāhine Week 2024 closing ceremony to eat, connect, and celebrate their experiences. “The closing celebration is a great opportunity for participants and providers to reflect on the week that was,” said Whiti Or...

For when nature calls

Raukūmara Pae Maunga, the kaupapa working to restore the Raukūmara Ranges to how they were before pests, have been installing infrastructure within the bush to help with the mahi. They are working on Te Ara Tīpuna, a 500km heritage trail being...

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2024 Gisborne wine vintage ‘excellent’

The grapes have all been picked in this season’s wine vintage in Tairāwhiti. While yields have been down, the grape quality has been excellent, says Gisborne Winegrowers chairman Mark Thompson. The last of the grapes, reds merlot and...

97 pēpē born in Tairāwhiti in January and February

New figures from Health NZ Tairāwhiti show 61 pēpē (babies) were born in January and 36 in February at Gisborne Hospital’s Puawai Aroha Maternity Unit. In January there were 35 boys and 26 girls born, with the heaviest baby weighing 4650 grams...

Making progress on freshwater management

Gisborne District Counci’s freshwater planning has been impacted by severe weather events and policy changes made by the new Government. A report to a full council meeting said staff working on the the Waiapu Catchment Plan were procuring...

Unbelieve-a-Bubble: Whiz Bang fun show breaking down science stereotypes

Getting children and adults alike excited about science is the aim of Whizz Bang Science creator Emma Lucas’ show which she is bringing to Gisborne next week. The Unbelieve-a-Bubble Science Show has inspired sold-out audiences across the North...

More on state of region’s economy

The Infometrics economic monitor for the region that is commissioned by Trust Tairāwhiti contains useful insights on economic, labour market, housing and social indicators. The December 2023 quarterly monitor was released last week, with the...

Season starts with Tiny White opener

Poverty Bay club rugby’s community event of 2024 takes place tomorrow at the Gisborne Oval. This season is boosted by the inclusion of Wairoa-based Tapuae in the premier grade and a Waikohu team in the senior 1 grade. Tomorrow the Oval will be the...

Hard chargers in line for trophies

Coveted trophies go on the line at Gisborne Speedway Club’s track tomorrow night and the drivers will be going hard out to win them. The Roseland Tavern Stock Car Classic has always brought out the best in this class and there will be some hard...