Latest from Gisborne

Weather didn’t dampen spirits

The inaugural visit and performance by Indigenous dance company the Dancers of Damelahamid may have been stopped in its tracks due to weather conditions, but the artistic director Margaret Grenier says they will make Tairāwhiti a priority on their...

Illumingāti debuts at Little Tairāwhiti Comedy Fest

The Little Tairāwhiti Comedy Fest is going to be the best little comedy festival as it arrives on Gisborne shores and premieres at Evolution Theatre this July. There are seven shows over three nights, featuring some of the best up-and-coming...

Author demystifies writing process

For most aspiring writers or wannabe authors, the walls of hesitation and the constant thought of rejection could be the difference between getting their creative ideas on paper or just staying imprinted in one’s mind — never to see the light of...

Strong leadership and absolute commitment

Re: Online response to June 27 column, Poor form during State of Emergency. I was a member of the Civil Defence response for a number of years, and unlike Lara, know what goes into every event. Leading up to and when there is an event, Civil Defence...

Sustainable pet cremation option

We appreciate the opportunity to address the comment that has been made regarding the environmental sustainability of our newly established pet water cremation business. We agree that burying and planting a tree is a great, eco-friendly way for...

Another vape shop — why?

Just what the Elgin shopping area needs, a second vape shop. Haven’t we got the highest per capita of anywhere in New Zealand? So why keep adding to it? I guess it’s tax revenue for the government and no doubt they will be putting it to good use...

Six debutants marks new Black Ferns era

Gisborne's Renee Holmes will add to her 10 test caps after being named in the starting 15 for the Black Ferns’ clash with Australia in Brisbane tomorrow night (9pm NZ time). Holmes is at fullback in what is being seen as the beginning of a new er...

New Zealand seniors achieve their goal in Thailand

Gisborne Thistle striker Davie Ure never made the All Whites, but he got a kick out of playing for New Zealand at the Seniors World Cup in Thailand. Eight teams took part this month in the invitational football tournament, which has been held...

Trying their luck with new pie

Tokomaru Bay cafe owner Peter Cunningham was busy sandbagging to keep floodwaters away from his business on Friday but not before entering the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. At Café 35, Peter Cunningham has had the odds stacked against him and his...

GDC on lookout for a parade organiser

“If you’re interested in organising the parade, please get in touch by email to events@gdc. govt. nz.”

Comet Swimming Club presents petition to the council

A Gisborne swimming club which controversially missed out on a contract at the city’s new swimming pool has officially presented a petition to the council expressing disappointment. But Comet Swimming Club general manager Rochelle Somerton says...

Convoys operating for Otoko Hill detour

Work continued yesterday morning on getting the Wharekopae Road ready to use as an alternative for the State Highway 2, Otoko Hill closure, and convoy arrangements began yesterday afternoon. The detour on the unsealed road will take about one hour...

Waikato chopper arrives to help

Less than 16 hours after a state of emergency was declared in Gisborne, back-up arrived to support the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter team as the latest weather event unfolded. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent by Search...

Supply chain disrupted for fresh fruit and vegetables

The closure of State Highway 2 north due to land stability issues at Otoko has disrupted the supply chain for fresh fruit and vegetables out of the Gisborne district. Countdown Supermarket chain yesterday put out an advisory to its customers...

Former East Coast Rugby CEO to take on Whaitiri for Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat

by Joseph Los’e Labour has named former East Coast Rugby CEO Cushla Tangaere-Manuel as its candidate to take on Meka Whaitiri, who jumped waka from Labour to join Te Pāti Māori for the 2023 election. Tangaere-Manuel’s confirmation as the...

Used falsified permits to poach crayfish worth $300,000

A man sentenced this week for possessing 60 unlawfully taken crayfish was just a minor player in a much bigger black market racket discovered during a sting on poaching at Mahia Peninsula. Tei Nohotima, 50, was fined $1500 on Monday in Gisborne...