by Lara Meyer I attended National’s Three Waters information session held at Forces Cafe on April 20 to get a better sense of what National’s stance is regarding the repair, future-proofing and management of water infrastructure in our rohe...
The Australian government could not have found a better way to mark Anzac Day tomorrow than its long overdue decision to re-establish a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders. Since 2001, Kiwis in Australia have resided there on a special...
Andrew Tauatevalu scored a hat-trick and Nehe Papuni bagged a double in YMP’s 49-10 premier club rugby victory over Ngatapa at Paddy’s Park on Saturday. Earthwork Solutions HSOB earned their first win of the season — 20-14 over Kevin Hollis...
A well-disciplined High School Old Boys held off a hungry Pirates to notch their first win of the Poverty Bay premier club rugby season on Saturday. Earthwork Solutions HSOB dug deep for a 20-14 victory. HSOB coach Wayne Ensor said he was proud of...
A contender is emerging. Enterprise Cars OBM stretched their winning streak to three in the Poverty Bay premier club rugby competition, beating GT Shearing Waikohu 36-22 at Te Karaka on Saturday. OBM captain and No. 8 Riki Terekia scored a hat-trick...
The Gisborne Giants Superstock team finished runnersup in the Superstock Teams Nationals at the Waikaraka Park speedway in Auckland at the weekend. They disposed of the Bay Park Buster 165 points to 30 in their first hit out, and then beat the...
by Sherrill Beale and Murray Robertson YMP continued on their unbeaten way and Horouta Koura produced the standout result of the season to date in Round 1 netball at Victoria Domain on Saturday. Horouta knocked over last year’s premiership...
Gisborne's Anzac Day Dawn and Civic Service combine in a joint service at 6am at the Cenotaph tomorrow. The service also marks the centennial of the official opening of the Cenotaph in 1923. The guest speaker will be Commander Yvonne Gray of HMNZS...
The flyover by the Trust Tairawhiti Rescue helicopter at tomorrow’s Anzac Day Dawn Service will have extra significance, with a former Defence Force member in the crew. The on-board team will include crewman Kelley Waite, who served in the Royal...
Tiahuia Turei (Ngāti Porou) might normally spend Anzac Day at the remote Tikitiki Returned and Services Association on the East Coast. However, this year the 23-year-old Royal New Zealand Navy Able Writer has travelled to Gallipoli in Türkiye as...
Veterans Minister Meka Whaitiri says Gallipoli holds a special place in the hearts of many New Zealanders. The Ikraoa-Rawhiti MP was acknowledging the presence of Defence Minister Andrew Little at Gallipoli yesterday for a special ceremony of...
The young Christchurch girl seriously injured when a log rolled on top of her at the Gisborne beachfront nearly 10 days ago has been discharged from Christchurch Hospital. Juliana Marston, 10, suffered pelvic injuries in the incident. Father Clint...
Work on the temporary Bailey bridge being erected at the Hikuwai No. 1 bridge site on State Highway 35 has been progressing well, according to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “Getting the crane to the site is the first major milestone to instal an...
A pot of oil on a stove that overheated set fire to the kitchen and dining room of a house in Gladstone Road on Friday night. Fire and Emergency NZ sent two appliances to the home near the Wellington Street corner at around 9pm that evening. “The...
Three males were taken to Gisborne Hospital after separate road crashes in the district at the weekend — one at Nuhaka, another in Tucker Road at Makauri and the third near Tolaga Bay. The Makauri crash happened just before 7am yesterday. “It...
A $250,000 initiative has been launched by Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti and the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to ensure Tairāwhiti players can save money while keeping active and connected with their sport. “Te Tairāwhiti has been hit hard by...
Jimmy Somerton and Oska Smith picked apart the opposing defence like expert safe-crackers in Hawke’s Bay on Saturday. Smith scored once and was instrumental in each goal of Somerton’s hat-trick in ALH Gisborne Thistle’s 7-6 victory over Napier...
The winter sports season is ramping up for the main codes. But on Saturday, there was a new ball game making an impact. A pickleball tournament was held at the Badminton Centre and attracted good numbers to the court sport which features paddles and...
A member of the public reminded National MP Scott Simpson that he had not mentioned water reforms, during a meeting in Gisborne billed as discussing those reforms. In his nearly hour-long address to a small audience at Forces Café, Mr Simpson, the...
Further clarification around the Government’s proposed changes to its Three Waters reforms details how it estimated the region’s savings, and confirms that while the Gisborne District Council will own its water assets, it will not be able to...
Inspired by baker Petra Galler’s Jewish heritage, the recipes in Butter, Butter have a very European sensibility, with a touch of Middle Eastern flavours . . . This is such a showstopper and I implore you to give it a go — I promise it’s not...
by Dot McCulloch During the time of no power and no internet, there was not much choice but to read, sleep or think. It was too wet outside, so thinking is what I did and came up with this . . . I would like to congratulate us all for coming through...
Preeti Maheshwari and her family continue their Indian holiday in a vibrant city full of traditional cuisine and refreshing cups of tea . . . Our joy knew no bounds when we reached Ahmedabad station. But as soon as we stepped out of the train our...
If there’s one thing homeowners take pride in, it is a well-kept lawn. When a lawn is well manicured and in good condition, it can provide an aesthetically pleasing finish that even the most reluctant gardener will be proud of. This guide from...
Lucy Coulston is a wahine on a mission, with a goal of creating change in the environmental space using mātauranga Māori and indigenous practices. She talked to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor . . . Lucy Coulston is a wahine on a mission...
As Anzac Day approaches, Wynsley Wrigley talks to a survivor of the last battle in the Pacific theatre of World War 2, actually fought after the Japanese had surrendered... Ken Gordon, survivor of kamikaze attacks and the last combat action of World...
REGISTRATIONS are being taken for The Big Check-in online exercise run by Beef + Lamb New Zealand on May 4, billed as the “biggest online rural check-in”. The free, online, 90-minute interactive evening gives farmers the opportunity to reconnect...
The quality of the 2226 store lambs was better this week at the Matawhero sheep sale. Farmers on the Poverty Bay flats are well stocked and buyer demand is steady, in spite of a rising meat schedule. The average price paid rose $18 to $123. The...
Congratulations this week to Caroline Kirkpatrick for featuring in the results each day. Monday, April 17 — Beetham Lifestyle Village Swiss Pairs 3 (Victory Points — after nine rounds) Caroline Kirkpatrick, Robyn Cheyne 109.68 Diana Styche, Joy...
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS 180s: R Te Kira (Brezz’n Silver); J Noanoa (Rebels); K Arahanga 3 (Stallions); M Reeves (Outlaws); J Campbell-Ratapu, J Horua (Vikings); J Ahuriri (Spartans); M Evans (Spandangles); T Kaio (Done n Dusted). Highest start...
Eastland Kart Club members will hold their Anzac Champs tomorrow. Racing starts at 10am. For weather updates, check the club Facebook page. To find the track, turn into Aerodrome Road off Awapuni Road
Individual highlights 180s: Te Kotahi Kaio (Tigers). Highest start (140): Mihi Waihape 2 (Waihape Whanau). Highest finish (132): Ripeka Te Kira (Ruahine Tahi). Most tons, men (15): John Love (Falcons). Most tons, women (8): Mihi Awatere (Ruahine...
HALBERG GAMES Parafed Gisborne Tairāwhiti won the Team Spirit of the Games Award at the Halberg Games in Auckland this month. The award acknowledged the team’s positivity, encouragement, motivation, resilience and winning attitude throughout the...
by Horsey Seventeen-year-old Rachael Rickard has been awarded her silver star for winning five Poverty Bay-East Coast Centre indoor bowls titles. She was in top form, partnering Lois Lamont to win the centre women’s pairs event to earn her silver...