by Clive BibbyOne has to admit that Chris Hipkins is proving to be a dab hand at re-floating the sinking ship — HMNZS Labour Government. In my humble opinion he is justifiably drawing credit for doing things that others had considered too hard or...
Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third five-year term as president of China at the National People’s Congress last week, and not one of the 3000 delegates voted against him. Why would they? Everything is perfect in the People’s Republic of Oz, and...
Wairoa post-settlement governance entity Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announced today it will underwrite $2.5 million to enable urgently needed work to continue on hundreds of flood damaged homes in the Wairoa district. Chairman of Tātau Tātau o Te...
I would like to publicly acknowledge the wonderful group of people who came to our aid when my bike and I parted ways on Tuesday, caused by the redundant railway tracks next to the cycleway at the wharf. I wish to sincerely thank the manager of the...
Have you tried henna?It’s a plant-based dye from the henna tree, which contains a pigment that is used for a wide range of purposes including temporary body art.“It’s like putting on a piece of jewellery or tiara. It makes you feel...
JANET Muir has taken little time to get her hands on one of the top trophies in Poverty Bay women’s club golf. Muir, who switched from Electrinet Park to the Bay this year, won the Hutchinson Cup women’s matchplay crown yesterday. It was no easy...
Although the arrest warrant issued on Russian President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court last week was welcome, there was puzzlement over the crime he is being charged with. This is a man who launched an unprovoked invasion of...
RUGBYWOMEN’S rugby continues to grow in Tairāwhiti and that development continues tomorrow night with Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union running a sevens tournament at the Oval. Three women’s teams have entered. Game 1 features Ritana Pirates...
The highlight of yesterday's sheep sale at Matawhero was the sale of Wiltshire ewe lambs from Arakihi Station at Tolaga Bay. Their top cut of 75 sold for $240, subsequent cuts made $190 and $145, all of which will almost certainly be used for...
■Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When three vengeful ancient gods arrive on Earth seeking the magic stolen from...
Zaley Tamihana-Brown's whānau couldn't believe it when she told them she was going to give pageants a go.“They laughed so hard, especially my brother and my dad,” said the 26-year-old, who grew up in a farming family of seven and has lived in...
It was a 'team effort to pitch idea to the Government to open links to region': Andrew Gaddum
Tomato patch clean-up is just as important as planting. Here's what to do with your tomato patch at the end of the season. Remove the remaining fruit and ripen any green tomatoes on a warm windowsill. Pull the plants out of the soil, roots and all if...
HUNDREDS of businesses here have applied for cyclone relief and $4.1 million has already been paid out, says Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson. The Government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected...
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrived in Gisborne yesterday with the good news of a $2.75 million spend to stand up an emergency shipping route for this region and Hawke's Bay for the next three months — a huge boost for our many land-based...
A great year got better for Gisborne Trampoline Club athlete Lily Arnold when she attended the Counties Manukau Tumbling Champs in Auckland this month. She was one of three club members, the others being Sophie Chambers and Bella Campbell-Reidy, who...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to cut Canada's fertiliser emissions by 30 percent by 2030 has caused outrage among the country's farmers. They say the policy will force many of them out of business and will exacerbate the global food-supply...
Lead Rein Rider — Fancy Dress: Indyannah Gallagher (Wairoa), Sherwood's Reckless Design, 1; Iyla Kamo (Wairoa), Mr Whippy, 2; Briar Kamo (Wairoa) Romeo, 3; Tom Richardson (Nuhaka) Indy, 4. Lead Rein Rider — Horse/Pony Suitable for a Beginner...
The $80m Trust Tairawhiti is to receive from the sale of the electricity network should ALL be passed on to Gisborne District Council to be used for part of the cyclone recovery. Not only will it enable infrastructure to be restored more quickly and...
Scientific research indicates that climate change likely drove at least five early species of humans, all belonging to the genus Homo, to extinction and only we Homo sapiens remain. Consequently, because of our cleverness in exploiting our natural...
Learning about the importance of soil biodiversity from a celebrity entomologist proved popular at Wainui Beach School. Ruud Kleinpaste, aka “the Bugman”, visited the school to teach the children how to create good soil conditions.“We wanted...
East Coast Rural Support Trust's appoints new cyclone-response coordinator for the region
An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 25-year-old American tourist Nicholas Simon. Simon died after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle on State Highway 2 (Matawai Road)...
The that was set up to support the Poverty Bay and Hawke's Bay kayak clubs had - as of 12.45pm today - raised $3700 as club members continued to repair their cyclone-damaged building at Anzac Park. Canoe Racing NZ would be contributing another $2000...
IT'S Relay Your Way. Like Covid-19 before it, Cyclone Gabrielle has forced the Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society to adapt its Relay for Life, usually held at one venue. As recently as the end of January, the society was looking forward to the event...
Evolution Theatre's latest production Rumors is hilarious entertainment, where a traumatic situation is handled with silliness and mix-ups. In other words, it's your classic farce. Party host Charlye Brock (played by Andrew Stevens) never actually...
A series of proposed changes to resource management in Aotearoa have come under fire from Gisborne District Council in a robust letter penned to the Government. Earlier this month, the council made a submission on the Natural and Built Environment...
Do you support the teachers' strike?
Taking inspiration from her natural surroundings and having a desire to learn historical accounts of different cultures helps local painter Phoenix Aaliyah to create some fascinating artworks that are a feast for the eyes. Using interactive and...