Wow, what a Rugby World Cup final — and how the ref and the third umpire/television match official took part in the game. The thing that peeved me off was that they say there is a referee, two linesmen and a third umpire/referee. Well, I was...
Re: Meng Foon’s seawall. Providing your fence/wall is built within your boundary and not over a certain height, and made of environmentally friendly materials that blend in with the environment — in this case, timber or a natural-rock stone...
Whakahawera Rere Kite Pakanga Kerr, a big man who leaves behind a massive legacy in iwi health, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023, aged 82. Known as “Libby” — after his uncle was wounded in Libya on the day of his birth in 1941 — his...
Nursing identity and Ngāti Porou Oranga rural health nurse Gina Chaffey-Aupouri spoke of the challenges facing nurses at a New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s public meeting. Below is an abridged version of her address. “Pay equity is one of the...
The man found seriously injured under the Okitu Bridge at Wainui 10 days ago has made good progress in Waikato Hospital. Police say they have not found any evidence of foul play at this stage. The 71-year-old was found under the bridge, on the...
Gisborne builders have downed tools and trousers, in a cheeky effort to raise awareness for men’s mental health. New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Gisborne Region officially launched its inaugural 2024 Charity Calendar, “New Zealand...
Fire crews from the city and rural crews were tied up for a couple of hours on Sunday dealing with a fire in driftwood at the mouth of the Waipaoa River. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received a call about it at around 10.40am that morning. “It...
Due to recent poor weather, contractors require an extra three days to complete resealing works on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge this week. The new completion date is now Friday, November 3. From Wednesday, November 1, the road will be closed...
Complex site conditions and design adjustments have caused the pre-Christmas opening of temporary Te Reinga Bridge access to be pushed out to early next year. While a genuine attempt is being made to progress the work, the complex nature of the...
The region is in line for more rainas Civil Defence authorities here keep a cautious eye on river levels. The Met Service today issued an Orange Heavy Rain warming for Gisborne, forecasting 130mm to 160 mm of rain, on top of what had already...
Caleb Taewa was the best of them. The Gisborne Boys' High School Blues and Royals all-rounder made the highest score, an unbeaten 28 as first-drop, in Game 1 of the T20 Challenge Cup on Wednesday. The platform for GBHS six-wicket win lay on the...
Road users throughout Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti are being urged to plan ahead and take care with heavy rain on the way. MetService is forecasting the heaviest rainfall to hit the regions on Monday and Tuesday. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is...
Gisborne’s population increased by 1.2 percent from 52,000 to 52,630 in the 12 months to June 30. This is according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ earlier this week. The population grew in all 16 regions of New Zealand over the 12...
An unconsented Gisborne seawall which defied council instruction has raised concern about potential impacts to the environment. On October 6, Gisborne District Council issued an abatement notice to former mayor Meng Foon for work he had undertaken...
Five years on from a restructure that saw Juken NZ lay off half of the 200 people working at its mill at Matawhero — as it stopped production of plywood and laminated timber products because of a slowdown in the Japanese housing market, to focus...
I am disappointed in the amount of rubbish on the side of Awapuni Road. Old beds, couches, umbrellas, plastic by the mile, Mcdonald’s leftovers — in fact, whatever you can think of seems to arrive at one time or another. Awapuni Road is a main...
In today’s world of Ukraines and Gazas, it is easy to get a mite discouraged as to whether Homo sapiens as a species is capable of long-term change. Recently, I spent a few hours at the local hospital’s A & E department. I would like to...
John Minto and other misinformed anti-Zionist antisemites fail to understand the objectives of Hamas-ruled Palestinians and those of Israelis. There are great differences. Hamas do not want peace. They want to kill Jews. They don’t want Israel...
Re: Fancy a trout? Oct 27 article. While I personally will always applaud those who wish to teach the art of fly fishing for trout (especially for free), I also believe those in a position of influence such as angling clubs, Fish & Game etc...
The Ashley Scott Memorial stockcar trophy battle and the first round of the superstock points dash will highlight the action-packed opening to the Gisborne Speedway Club’s season tonight. Superstock drivers Josh Prentice (2NZG), Ethan Rees (3NZG)...
Tūranga Gardens have been closed, and will remain closed for the foreseeable future, after multiple erosion sites and signs of asbestos were found at the site. The gardens are situated at the top of Hospital Hill and provide a thoroughfare for...
The harvesting practices of two forestry companies operating in Tairāwhiti are coming under the scrutiny of an international auditor, community group Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti says. Gisborne District Council has successfully prosecuted five forestry...
Diggers will be on site at Waikare Gorge from Monday as the old, collapsed bridge is demolished. A Bailey bridge opened to traffic in May, reconnecting State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier after the concrete structure collapsed during Cyclone...
Scores of jobs are on the line at one of Gisborne’s biggest employers, with forestry giant Juken New Zealand considering closing its Gisborne sawmill after nearly 30 years. In a statement given to The Gisborne Herald, Juken New Zealand Ltd...
If you didn’t already know, the All Blacks play the Springboks tomorrow morning, New Zealand time, for the Webb Ellis Cup in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Te Wharau School got out in force yesterday dressed in black to support the All...
by Ryan O’Sullivan A new community economic development plan for Wairoa is in the first stages of its preparation. The Wairoa District Council’s strategy, wellbeing and economic development committee convened this week to deliberate on a new...
An initiative between Stats NZ and local iwi has been hailed a resounding success. The Herald looks into how the effort successfully boosted Māori participation in the recent national Census and what it means going forward. Te Mana Whakatipu, an...
Sarah Elliott is about to step into her role as the new general manager for SuperGrans Tairāwhiti. The Gisborne Herald’s Gillian Cowperthwaite chats to Sarah about her background, her connection to Gisborne and how the timing of this role is just...
It’s nearly that time of year again when the trick-or-treaters will be out in force, asking their neighbours for sweet foods or threatening to do some tricks! So, unless you’re a fan of their tricks, it’s a good time for kids and parents alike...
Peperomias are great little ornamental indoor plants that are easy to grow and available in various colours including dark green, dark red, purple, silver and variegated. There’s one to suit everyone’s wish list and the dark red one is all you...
Mike Yardley’s journey through Sarajevo reveals a city’s resilience against the backdrop of the breathtaking Balkans. The Balkans are a compelling, battle-hardened pocket of Southeastern Europe, fractured by epic conflicts over the ages. But...
Gwynne Dyer “If we look at it over the years, one of the main people contributing to Hamas’s strengthening has been (Prime Minister) ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu,” said Yuval Diskin, head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service between 2005 and 2011...
A group of “lifesavers” showed up at Pauline’s place in Tiniroto last week in the form of missionaries from the Seventh-Day Adventist church. They set to work on the house begun some years ago by Pauline’s brother Dennis. He suffered an...
Makaraka School is on a mission to clean up rubbish on the main road outside the school putting a new spin on the Wednesday Challenge. The Wednesday Challenge is about encouraging people to walk to school but at Makaraka School it’s about cleaning...