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Complete weaner clearance at Matawhero fair

A total of 1557 weaner steers and bulls were sold on Tuesday at the annual Matawhero weaner steer and bull fair. It was a total clearance. While some vendors might be a little disappointed with the prices paid for the top lines, prices held up very...

Flood protection not for rushing

Wairoa will find a solution for future flood protection, but it must be the right decision and not rushed, Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says. “The urgency around progressing flood mitigation options for Wairoa is acknowledged, but it is too important...

Tairāwhiti paddlers in the medals at waka ama, canoe racing secondary school nationals

Seven Tairāwhiti individuals or teams won gold at the waka ama and canoe racing secondary school national championships last week, and one paddler won silver in all six of the events he entered. This was the first time the secondary school waka am...

Gisborne Herald 28.03.24

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Gisborne cars racing at Meeanee and Rotorua

Meeanee Speedway in Hawke’s Bay hosts a huge weekend of racing on Friday and Saturday, and some Gisborne cars and drivers will be right amongst it. There will also be “G” cars in action at Rotorua on Saturday and Sunday nights. Meeanee’s...

Fast track to success in Formula One

New Zealand has a knack for producing stars that punch above their weight on the global stage. From rugby to sailing, our little nation has consistently proved that size doesn’t dictate success. And now, in the high-octane world of Formula One...

Three famines possible: Sudan, Haiti, Gaza

Gwynne Dyer There are three incipient famines in the world today, and politics is at the root of all of them. That’s not unusual, actually: famines are almost always political events. The Irish famine of 1845-1852 halved the country’s population...

Support is outstanding

Well done for repairing and repainting the rainbow crossing overnight. Outstanding to see this community support, accept and spread love for all. Sue Omer

Kudos for not giving in, quick repainting

Destiny Church got the publicity it wanted but failed to stop a drag queen reading event at HB Williams Memorial Library yesterday. A group of the fundamentalist Christian pentecostalist movement’s local members might also have a date in court for...

Club of Rome’s new project, No Limits to Learning

by Bob Hughes The other day here I attempted to explain to critics how “eco” was a big part of economics. Now this — the 50th anniversary of the Club of Rome’s landmark report “The Limits to Growth” was marked two years ago. Bob Hughes...

Let’s recommit to equality, diversity and inclusion

In a world where LGBTQI+ youth still encounter discrimination, bullying and rejection merely for being true to themselves, symbols of visibility like pride crossings serve as vital beacons of hope and affirmation. They convey a powerful message of...

Preaching hate and fear

Most Saturday mornings I head along to the local Farmers Market and lately there has been a preacher with a loud hailer shouting nonsense at the shoppers. It is hateful and divisive and has no place in public where children have to hear it. I think...

Silver success for Girls’ High crew

A silver medal performance in the girls’ under-15 coxed four was a highlight for Gisborne Girls’ High School at the New Zealand Secondary School Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha, near Twizel. Crews from Gisborne Girls’ and Gisborne...

Clean sweep to classy Hall

by Rockin Robin Eastland Kart Club’s sixth points meeting of the season turned into the Seth Hall show on Sunday. Hall was all class in winning the three A Group races. He also won the feature race at the end of the meeting and posted the fastest...

Challenge Cup final: Admiralty v Blues and Royals

A thrilling season of T20 Challenge Cup cricket is set to end on a high today at Harry Barker Reserve. It is an all-Gisborne Boys’ High School show in Week 6. From 3.30pm, Caleb Taewa’s unbeaten Admiralty and the Blues and Royals under Jett...

Shock at senseless loss of young lives

Gisborne has been in shock and whānau and friends are mourning after two lives were taken and three people were seriously injured in a fight in Elgin on Saturday night that spilled out from a 21st birthday party. It is especially tragic that the...