Otoko incident: Black Power man's excuse for firearm, "Nothing to do with gangs"
Man admits illegally discharging a firearm at a private property in Otoko but has successfully argued it wasn’t in any way gang-related.
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Tairāwhiti has NZ's highest participation rate in ShakeOut exercise - again
Twenty-four percent of Tairāwhiti people signed up for ShakeOut 2023 — the highest participation rate in the country for the third year running. ShakeOut is New Zealand’s annual earthquake and tsunami drill where people practise their...
New data shows drop in Gisborne's suspected suicide rate
Gisborne’s suspected suicide rate remains one of the highest in New Zealand although it has dropped significantly from the previous year, new data shows. The Office of the Chief Coroner yesterday released the annual provisional suspected suicide...
Adventures abound: school group have memorable trip to Rotorua, Tauranga
From ziplining in a Rotorua native forest with 1000-year- old trees to scaling a climbing wall at Mount Maunganui’s Rocktopia, Ilminster Intermediate School students were pushed outside their comfort zone on a school trip that was ultimately about...
Lego Masters NZ finalist enjoying his 'artist in residence' role at library
Lego Masters NZ finalist, entertainer and entrepreneur Jonathan “Brick” Samson is enjoying his “artist in residence” role at the HB Williams Memorial Library. And he’s happy to chat to anyone about his Lego passion which has made him...
Crackdown on gangs as Gisborne police granted rare CAIL warrant
Police step up their response to gangs and unlawful activity in Tairāwhiti.
Heartland honours: debuts for East Coast’s Roberts-Te Nana and Poverty Bay’s Taumata
Ngāti Porou East Coast and Poverty Bay have one player each in the Heartland XV squad named yesterday. Fullback Renata Roberts-Te Nana is the only player from Meads Cup semifinalists Ngāti Porou East Coast Kaupoi while flanker Keanu Taumata is the...
Golf roundup
PATUTAHI A husband and wife ascended the throne in the King and Queen of the Country men’s and women’s open tournament on Sunday. Chris and Jandy Beattie claimed the crowns for the top gross over 36 holes. Chris shot 74, 78 for a 152 total to...
Labour now eyeing successful transition
Labour leader Chris Hipkins was gracious and at times emotional in his concession speech to supporters on Saturday night, in the face of a devastating defeat for his party after six years in Government. From the highs of the 2020 election which...
Remembering radio pioneers 100 years on
One hundred years ago Gisborne became the home of one New Zealand’s first radio broadcasting stations. Station 2YM was started by three Gisborne amateur radio operators — Percy Stevens, Ivan O’Meara and Bob Patty. They obtained one of the...
Mood for change, yes, but to what?
When the dust settles after the general election and the special votes are counted, a number of key issues will become clear. For example: 1) Will National and Act be able to govern alone or will they need to pick up the phone to Winston? 2) Yes...
Gisborne Hospital data shows dramatic improvement in stroke recovery
Their face starts drooping on one side. They can’t speak properly or move on one side of their body. Time to call 111. Now. A clot has blocked a blood vessel in their brain. They are having a stroke. Time is brain. The only way to avoid long-term...
Parade and service to mark Armistice Day
A Combined Services Day memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 12 — the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11. The Gisborne Returned and Services Association will hold the commemorative parade and wreath-laying service at the...
Ruatōria artist helps replenish stocks of 'beautiful rocks' at Hospice Tairāwhiti
The staff and volunteers of Hospice Tairāwhiti, who offer support to those in need, last year were recipients of painted rocks which were designed with messages of hope, support and aroha. Zena Crean from Dots on Rocks Aotearoa, held a workshop...
Peggy Ericson She Shed Scholarship winner tackles issues of confidence in self
Although self-doubt was a theme behind her work, the future is looking bright for Campion College student Lily Heuser who has just been awarded the Peggy Ericson She Shed Scholarship. Her successful application was based on artworks created for her...
Makauri School video a winner in the shoe department
Makauri School students were jumping for joy after their winning video scored Asics shoes for a whole class of seven–eight-year-olds. The students were among 20,000 children from around the country who took part in a five-week challenge. The...
Ballance Farm awards open
Farmers and growers are reminded it is time to enter the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards. The goals of the awards are to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, show good practice to other farmers and growers and share positive farming...
Looking ahead to Labour weekend: weather a mixed bag - motorists should plan for delays
Weather and road conditions offer a mixed bag for those looking forward to Labour Weekend. Checking with MetService and weather programmes indicates the possibility of a bit of everything, starting with fine weather on Friday. However MetService has...
Uncertainty slows Gisborne's housing market
Uncertainty about who would come out on top in last week’s general election put a dampener on the real estate market, Gisborne realtors say. Latest data from the Real Estate Institute, shows September’s median price in Gisborne fell by 3.7...
Free bowel screening programme extended
Māori and Pacific people in Tairāwhiti aged between 50 and 59 are now able to take part in the free National Bowel Screening Programme. The simple screening test can help find bowel cancer early, when it can often be successfully treated. The...
National campaign promotes, celebrates Tairāwhiti as a place to visit
The East Coast lifestyle, people and attractions are being celebrated in a new marketing campaign for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, enticing manuhiri to visit the region and “Come see why”. The campaign is based on the premise that words can’t convey...
British High Commissioner keen to strengthen ties between UK and iwi
Visiting Gisborne on the four-year anniversary of the signing of the historic Expression of Regret, British High Commissioner Iona Thomas says she is focusing on deepening the relationship between the United Kingdom and iwi here. Ms Thomas has been...
Bumper cruise ship season ahead
Season estimated to bring in up to $10 million to Gisborne this summer.
Sharing Japanese culture
People will be able to feast on sushi, learn the Taiko drum and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the inaugural Japan Day on Saturday October 28 in Treble court. The celebation is being hosted by the Tairāwhiti Cultural Festival and...
Art and music go together at Longline Classic
The Labour weekend Longline Classic has provided inspiration for a group of Gisborne Boys’ High School art students who have painted more than 30 sheets of plywood with their interpretation of the one-day music festival to decorate the event site...
Brush up on salsa before big Fiesta Latina night
The Fiesta Latina is back so dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to salsa the night away. If you don’t know the steps, it’s never too late to learn with two guest dance teachers travelling from Napier to host dance workshops aimed at...
Lazy Fifty's rock anthem Skeleton Crew out in time for Halloween
Gisborne’s very own Lazy Fifty have released a full-throttle high-energy rock anthem Skeleton Crew just in time for Halloween. The four-piece from Gisborne have returned with a new single, Skeleton Crew — a hard and fast blast of pure rock...
Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon disturbing
A moment from years ago keeps replaying in Martin Scorsese’s mind. When Akira Kurosawa was given an honorary Academy Award in 1990, the then 80-year-old Japanese filmmaker of Seven Samurai and Ikiru, in his brief, humble speech, said he hadn’t...
Gizzy Gig Guide
This Week Build-a-band Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam ! Free entry. Karaoke Friday October 20 at Breakers’ Jandal Bar. Elton John...
Gisborne Film Guide
Dome Cinema Beetlejuice When deceased couple Adam and Barbara are unsuccessful in scaring away a family who have moved into their old house, they seek the help of bio-exorcist Betelgeuse. The Origin of Evil A woman contacts a wealthy man, claiming...
Police searching Mohaka River: Search for missing man Matthew Knight continues
Inquiries are ongoing into the whereabouts of missing man Matthew Knight. The 19-year-old, who lives and works in Waikato, was last seen in the Raupunga/Mohaka area late on the evening of Monday 9 October. Numerous searches and inquiries have been...
‘Up the Wais’ win rural challenge
The team from Waingake who called themselves ‘Up the Wais’ took out the inaugural ‘Collective Community Country Challenge’ at the Show on Saturday, much to their delight. The five teams in the first year of the event, with a cool $3000...
Top Dairy Goat prize to Waikato
The Dairy Goats section at the Spring Show had 33 goats from nine competitors, including four from out of town. A section spokeswoman said the numbers were unfortunately reduced on the day due to recent family bereavements. “Competitors who were...
Taking on the challenge ahead of Vette's Olympic Games campaign
You won’t see this event at the 2024 Olympics but you will see one of the participants from the Team Challenge at the Poverty Bay A&P Show on Saturday afternoon in Games action — albeit a long way from Paris. Four four-person teams...