PremiumPremiumSportOlympics hopeful Andrews ‘doing all the right things’The Olympic Games fire burning in Gisborne judoka Sydnee Andrews has become a blaze after her latest international success. Andrews competed at the prestigious Hungary Masters in Budapest over the weekend. She won her women’s over-78 kilograms...09 Aug 10:50 AM
PremiumPremiumSportYMP, Whangara Old Girls keen to take shorter route to grand finalDirect passage to the Gisborne Premier Grade netball championship grand final beckons tonight in the YMCA for YMP or Whangara Old Girls. 09 Aug 10:47 AM
OpinionThe NZ First/Act effectIain Boyle refers to Winston Peters as “wily and duplicitous”, suggesting that votes for NZ First would be wasted (August 5 letter) — but not so! Mr Boyle blames Winston for installing Jacinda Ardern in 2017 but in effect it was the misguided...09 Aug 10:31 AM
OpinionHow much lost on Flick?Re: Testing year but progress noted, July 29 story. I note the expensive investment in Flick Energy came to an end in the financial year ended March 31, 2023. Is the CEO able to detail the exact loss on the investment? It looks to be around $6...09 Aug 10:31 AM
OpinionMore degradation of beachfront and dunesby Pat Seymour It is really regrettable to see the continued degradation of the seafront at Makorori and Turihaua threatening the state highway along this section of SH35. And not just by the sea. There is further damage to the dunes at Makorori by...09 Aug 10:28 AM
OpinionCritical issues for region need input of allby Roger Handford Predictable — entirely predictable, the outcome of the forestry/slash issue. At each step, the debate has moved further away from a sensible response and plan of action on a matter crucial for the future of this district. Make no...09 Aug 10:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPlaying a part in global transitionThe energy transition under way around the world will cost trillions of dollars annually and require a large wealth transfer from developed countries — which grew wealthy off the back of cheap fossil fuels — to poor countries in order to reduce...09 Aug 10:20 AM
Gisborne HeraldSights, sales enjoyed at the Gisborne Home & Lifestyle ExpoThousands got out to visit the Gisborne Home & Lifestyle Expo over the weekend. Event coordinator Andy Searle said the expo, held at the Farmers Air Event Centre over Saturday and Sunday was “very successful”. “Everyone had a great time...09 Aug 10:14 AM
Gisborne HeraldCentral School students put in the hard yards at annual cross-country eventCentral School held its annual cross-country event at Waiteata Park on Monday. Principal Stu Barclay said it was great to hold it at the park which was right on the school’s doorstep and where students do a lot of planting and are kaitiakitang...09 Aug 09:49 AM
Gisborne HeraldCharity art sale offerings sought to add to collectionPeople will soon have the opportunity to buy art by well known local artists such as Graeme Mudge, Val Bos and Peter Ireland at an art sale which will benefit three local charities, but organiser Diana Whakapapa is seeking more donations. She had...09 Aug 09:38 AM
Gisborne HeraldLions clubs generate help for two marae recovering from Cyclone GabrielleGisborne Host Lions Club and the Wainui Lions Club, in association with New Zealand Lions Clubs, have donated generators to two marae recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. The marae are Te Heapera Marae in Ruatoria and Te Putahi Marae in Wairo...09 Aug 09:23 AM
Gisborne HeraldMātai, Tōnui Collab sign Memorandum of Understanding to share space at new research facilityGisborne medical research institute Mātai has agreed a space sharing agreement with Tōnui Collab that will provide a physical space for Tōnui to continue to provide science and technology learning opportunities for tamariki in Tairāwhiti. Under...09 Aug 09:16 AM
Gisborne HeraldErosion at beach not so new for East CoastThe beach erosion that occurred north of Gisborne last week was not unusual for this coast. Gisborne District Council records show the dramatic give and take of the sea over the decades when catchment staff used to measure the Wainui beach profile...09 Aug 09:10 AM
Gisborne HeraldWheels of Hope delivers on promiseSix months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, a Gisborne family’s spirits have been lifted thanks to the generosity of Phil and Maria Wilkens, owners of panel beaters DJ Mac Panel & Paint. The idea to recondition and donate a vehicle to a family in...09 Aug 09:02 AM
Gisborne HeraldSewer main collapses near hospitalContractors and Gisborne District Council staff were pictured above at the site of a sewer main collapse at Lytton Road near the intersection with Ormond Road and right by Gisborne Hospital. Sucker trucks were on the scene yesterday but the GDC...09 Aug 08:47 AM
Gisborne HeraldGrowing for gold at Young Grower of the Year national finalApple and kiwifruit manager Emily Samuel will represent Gisborne in the national final of the Young Grower of the Year competition in October. She works for Thompson’s Horticulture and won the Gisborne Young Grower of the Year competition. The...09 Aug 08:35 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldSaved by netball game when shots firedMother’s video after terrifying ordeal blows up on social media 08 Aug 04:04 PM
SportBridge resultsMonday, July 31 — Sean Shivnan Pharmacy Championship Pairs 6 North/South East/West Diana Styche, Joy Marden 59.23 Murray Owen, John Rouse 61.31 Eileen Lee, Ann McCombe 58.93 Katrina Duncan, Yvonne Waide 54.17 Robyn Cheyne, Caroline Kirkpatrick...08 Aug 09:03 AM
SportFirst Super 8 victory to Gisborne in three yearsThey got what they deserved. A Gisborne Boys’ High School first 15 who stuck with SANIX world rugby champions Hamilton BHS and Tauranga Boys’ College to halftime have finally sealed the deal on the road. They picked up their first Super 8...08 Aug 09:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSportTough day at the office for WekasA well-oiled Hawke’s Bay Saracens gave Poverty Bay Wekas “a good eye-opener” heading into their Heartland Championship opener in Gisborne this weekend. Saracens proved far too strong for the Civil Project Solutions Poverty Bay Wekas —...08 Aug 09:00 AM
SportTime-honoured start for compIt’s back with a bang. The Gisborne Basketball Association club leagues tipped off at the YMCA and John McFarlane Memorial Sports Centre, Gisborne Boys’ High School last week in time-honoured, bump and pump style. Of teams new to club...08 Aug 08:58 AM
SportDown to the business endIf Saturday’s “dress rehearsals” are a taste of things to come, supporters are in for a roller-coaster ride in the Premier Grade netball semifinal playoffs which start in the YMCA tomorrow. The last games of Round 3 of the Gisborne Pak’nSave...08 Aug 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumSportDouble to Somerton as Jags share honoursA two-goal halftime lead was not enough for Gisborne Thistle to keep Taradale at bay in Central Federation League football on Saturday. All the goals were scored at the same end in this game at Childers Road Reserve. It ended 2-2. Both of ALH...08 Aug 08:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOne campaign ends as another revs upA crushing sporting defeat and what is looking like an auction among politicians brought last week to an end, and would have left many wondering what the coming days might bring to top that. The Silver Ferns’ failure to defend their title at the...08 Aug 08:47 AM
OpinionHave your say this week on ETS reviewKerry Worsnop It’s becoming harder to muster enthusiasm for yet another submission on the vexed topic of trees and carbon — simply because so little evidence exists that anyone took any notice of the last submission, or the one before that, or...08 Aug 08:44 AM
OpinionDo shop locally with CometIt was great to see the councillors were finally allowed to comment on the Kiwa Pools Learn to Swim tender. Although the tender process was endorsed, it was also very apparent there are questions regarding the policy. However, the question to the...08 Aug 08:43 AM
Gisborne HeraldHelping women return to work and breastfeedLactation consultant Sue Wells helps mums with breastfeeding their babies at all stages, but she says returning to work is not just about providing an appropriate space. “It’s a relief for mums to learn they can still feed — to provide their...08 Aug 08:40 AM
Gisborne HeraldHospital welcomes Dr ShahThere’s a buzz around Gisborne Hospital with the arrival of Dr Vipul Shah — an experienced Critical Care Physician (intensivist). An intensivist is specialised in critical care medicine and cares for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)...08 Aug 08:38 AM
Gisborne HeraldClose call as pan burns outResidents at a house in Abbott Street in Te Hapara slept through a kitchen fire in their home on Saturday night. Fire and Emergency NZ were called to the home at around 7.30am that morning. “The people living there told us they had inadvertently...08 Aug 08:36 AM
Gisborne HeraldCoast missions dominate calls for rescue chopperAside from responding to a personal locator beacon (PLB) activation at Toatoa, between Torere and Opotiki on July 31, all missions flown by the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter in the last week took the team up the East Coast...08 Aug 08:35 AM
Gisborne HeraldDog registration penalty payment period kicks inJust over 70 percent of the region’s dog registrations had been paid to Gisborne District Council by the end of last week. The final day for payment before penalty was July 31. On that day 60 percent of registration fees had been paid. By Friday...08 Aug 08:33 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldNats leader Luxon engages with East Coast community in election campaign stopNational Party leader Christopher Luxon, campaigning here yesterday, says he fondly remembers the city from his days with Air New Zealand, working on regional development, and holidaying here as a youngster from Christchurch. East Coast National...08 Aug 08:22 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldNational ready to get to work — LuxonNational Party leader Christopher Luxon stood up before a capacity crowd in Gisborne yesterday. Finally, the “real” Christopher Luxon was on show, the one the nightly news keeps telling people they “don’t know”. Granted, we did not know he...08 Aug 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumGisborne HeraldVeteran triallist the winner at Charity dog trialsBarney Strong and Trixie from Taupo took out the J and T Hickey Charity sheep dog trial championship at the Riding Club for the Disabled arena at the Showgrounds on Saturday. The 84-year-old and his dog scored 93.5 points in the 12-dog final run-off...07 Aug 02:52 PM
