Latest from Gisborne

A watchmaker’s history . . .

A book review — Hands of Time by Rebecca Struthers. This might seem a “dusty” subject but is extremely interesting, on a few fronts. The author has a Ph. D in antiquarian horology. The history of timepieces is covered, including...

Odd lines on offer at strong cattle fair

A total of 945 cattle sold in the Cattle Fair at Matawhero saleyards on Tuesday, in a sale that can best be described as an opportunity for many farmers to sell odd lines, in preparation for winter. However, there were several pens of rising...

Call for slash clean-up help

Gisborne District Council is asking anyone in Tairāwhiti with the capacity, capability, and the right equipment to get large woody debris out of the region’s waterways to get in touch, and soon. Chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann said...

Surfers’ critical role in rescues

New data has highlighted the crucial role surfers play in carrying out surf rescues across New Zealand, and there have been instances of that happening on Tairāwhiti beaches. There have been a few reported rescues by boardriders in this district...

300 damage sites on Wairoa-Napier rail line

KiwiRail cannot give a timeline on how long it will take to repair the Wairoa to Napier railline. The rail line is part of the Palmerston North to Wairoa main truck line but was wrecked by Cyclone Gabrielle in February. The line to Hastings reopened...

Transport agency advises motorists ahead of long weekend

Motorists have been advised to “take it easy” on the highway south out of Tairāwhiti to Hawke’s Bay over this King’s Birthday weekend. That’s the message from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier...

Looking ahead to a warm wet June

Looks like it is going to stay soggy underfoot, if MetService’s latest monthly outlook is anything to go by. The official weather agency is forecasting a “stormy and unsettled June”, with it being wetter than usual in many places. MetService...

Agriculture Minister assures more recovery support to farmers in cyclone-impacted region

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor toured several cyclone-impacted areas of the region on Tuesday and has assured growers and farmers more recovery support is coming from the Government. The Minister visited the Wi Pere Trust operation at Te...

Prizes to be won at Boogie Wonderland disco

For the fifth year in a row, Smash Palace will host Boogie Wonderland, an ode to the 70s era, that is best remembered for its discotheques, funky sounds, trippy lights, reflective disco balls and cool dance moves. To keep the vibe colourful...

Gizzy inspired book a finalist in awards

Kāpiti Coast student Arlo Kelly is among the writers and illustrators announced today as finalists in this year’s New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults —the pre-eminent celebration of books for Aotearoa’s young readers...

Leppänen recreates Baroque classics

Experience the magic of Baroque music in Gisborne as iconic concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen leads the Baroque Innovations Tour this month. The tour is organised by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and arrives at the War Memorial Theatre with its...

Piano Extravaganza repertoire features old masters and modern

Be ready to be enthralled by the thirteenth Piano Extravaganza (PEXIII), as part of the St Andrew’s Lunchtime concert series this King’s birthday next week. The first of these piano concerts in 2011 was suggested by pianist and organist Sonj...

Guilty plea after baby nearly died

A Gisborne man has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to an infant. The baby boy’s injuries were so severe, doctors did not expect him to survive. He now has extreme and permanent brain damage. For legal reasons, the man responsible...

‘Repair, rebuild and revitalise’: Wairoa's community spirit impresses

Regions across Aotearoa New Zealand could probably learn a thing or two from Wairoa . . . especially when it comes to rolling up the sleeves and mucking in. Cyclone Gabrielle decimated Wairoa’s much-loved A&P Showgrounds. Water and silt ripped...

Environment nurtured at Turihaua

award-winning farmers Paul and Sarah Williams are farming for today with a keen eye to the future to ensure the cherished land at Turihaua is in the best possible shape for future generations. With three of their own children, they know only too...

No one exercises until they have a heart attack

by St John Craner Denial is a coping mechanism: “If I ignore it, it might go away.” The signs are there to tell you something. Yet most people never take action until they are forced to take action. Newton’s law of motion explains this human...