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KFC on strike

Gisborne’s KFC fans had to go elsewhere for their dinner last night as staff went on strike at 5pm. Restaurant Brands, the owner of KFC, was notified of the nationwide strike action by the Unite union yesterday morning. Unite said for the past week...

Gisborne BNZ branch extends hours

THE Gisborne branch of the BNZ returns to extended hours from today. Previously, the branch was only open for two hours a day following Delta Covid-19 Level 2 restrictions.“BNZ's priority remains on protecting customers and staff, and it encourages...

GOLF ROUNDUP

The clubhouse was nearly empty. The course was nearly in darkness. But two intrepid Barns-Graham Cup men's pairs were still plodding the fairways as 19th-hole glasses were stacked and stragglers headed to the carpark bound for their warm homes and...

District’s junior sporting talent on display

Badminton, surfing and rugby have kept many of the district's determined athletes on their game

Boy hurts neck diving into river

A BOY was taken to Gisborne Hospital yesterday afternoon after he suffered a neck injury when he dived into the Waimata River at Anzac Park. A fire service crew on the way back to the city from the car crash at Turihaua were diverted to the park at...

Boys' High defeat reigning men's champion softballers

WAIKIRIKIRI Park proved its worth as an all-purpose softball venue on Saturday. Numerous games took place despite intermittent rain that threatened to force the cancellation of senior matches throughout the day. With scheduled and catch-up games, the...

Planning in place to cope with impact of nurses strike

Gisborne health board Hauora Tairawhiti is making final adjustments to contingency plans for strike action by nurses tomorrow. Chief executive Jim Green said there would be significant disruptions to all services.“We have a very experienced...

Stomach bug at large in Gisborne

HEALTH authorities are advising the public to take precautions with a stomach bug circulating in Tairawhiti. The health board’s Facebook page says the bug is affecting rest homes, primary schools and early childhood centres. Medical officer of...

Gig Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz or telephone 869-0630. This weekKelvin Cruickshank Live: The New Zealand medium performs at War Memorial Theatre, tonight, (7pm).Annual Craft Fair: Amusement rides, raffles...

Fined for abuse of customary fishing

A Mahia man authorised to issue customary fishing permits for the peninsula has been fined $750 for enabling two known poachers to take paua. He was refused a discharge without conviction at an earlier hearing. Morehu Shane Cooper, 54, pleaded guilty...

A rose by any other name

Organisers are expecting a riot of colour and fragrance at the annual event at the Farmers Air Gisborne Event Centre this weekend. Rose and iris blooms will be on show along with other garden plants, produce and floral arrangements. An additional...

Gisborne cements reputation as go-to sporting destination

GISBORNE lived up to its reputation as a sporting paradise at the weekend. The city hosted major surf lifesaving and equestrian events in ideal, if challenging, conditions and its teams performed up to and beyond expectations. The three-day Bay...

Mayor disputes predicted Gisborne population decline,Mayor disputes predicted Gisborne population decline

GISBORNE is one of the regions expected to stagnate or decline over the next three decades, according to a report from the Maxim Institute. The report, Growing Beyond Growth: Rethinking the Goals of Regional Development in New Zealand, by researcher...

Fined $20,000 for illegal earthworks,Guilty verdicts on five counts, not guilty on six

Matawai farmer John Richard Bracken has been fined $20,000 and refused a discharge without conviction for earthworks he did without resource consent. Judge Jeff Smith delivered his decision and sentenced Bracken yesterday after a two-day hearing in...

Out to prove he’s the catch of the days

Former Gisborne man Gordon Mead is in the running to be the Fieldays Rural Catch for 2019. The competition started today at the annual Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton. Up for grabs is $20,000 in prizes and the Golden Boot Trophy. Gordon, 29, was...

Baby dies of sudden infant death syndrome at Gisborne Hospital

A baby with a tummy bug died at Gisborne Hospital in what is believed to be a tragic case of sudden infant death after co-sharing a bed with his mother, instead of sleeping in a cot offered by a nurse. While no one is to blame for the 12-month-old...