HARD-hitting OBR opener Timoti Weir returns to the side for the game against Gisborne Boys’ High School in Doleman Cup cricket at Harry Barker Reserve tomorrow.“Not only does Timoti give us another batting option, his bowling has been difficult...

GISBORNE-born and bred John Shaskey will be remembered as a natural businessman who played a significant role in the New Zealand dairy industry over his lifetime. Mr Shaskey died last week at the age of 60 after a lengthy illness.“John did very...

The big, red, premium Envy apples developed and produced by T&G Global had a record season with a 23 percent increase in international sales, generating more than a billion dollars of sales this year, with plenty of growth ahead.“Globally, there's...

Gisborne’s carpentry and building apprentices are preparing to go hammer to hammer in an apprentice challenge on Saturday. Entrants in the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge compete to become Gisborne’s NZCB Apprentice...

AS I was checking the surf at Wainui this week, I saw a lone surfer displace an astronomical amount of water with a huge forehand snap. I thought to myself, “Who could that be?”The waves looked a bit gutless and the surface a bit ruffled, but...

Rocket Lab's next launch from Mahia will bring up a series of milestones, the company says. Rocket Lab today announced its next mission launch from Mahia would be in mid-September.“The mission is the second of a bulk buy of three Electron launches...

AFTER serving on the New Zealand Rugby League board for the three years until 2014, Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has now switched codes, taking up a new role as a trustee of the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. Mr Foon’s appointment sees him join seven...

A remembrance service will be held at Evans Funeral Services’ chapel next Tuesday at 6pm for loved ones who have passed on. The annual service will be guided by celebrant Dell Buscke, Pastor Jim McIntosh and Reverend Jack Pupuni.“Absolutely...

A STRING of attractions — bull sales, wrestling, Scottish dancing and dog agility events — last month seems to have done more for accommodation providers in Gisborne than All Blacks test matches did for counterparts in Wellington, Auckland and...

Happy 2021 to all, and I hope this year will bring much positivity and economic success to our great region. It has certainly started on a high note with a successful Rhythm and Vines, and a big influx of happy visitors to our piece of paradise. We...

Most people who responded to this week's Gisborne Herald web poll question believe the Gisborne and Hawke's Bay councils should advocate for the restoration of the Wairoa-Gisborne railway line. The question was, “Should the councils advocate for...

If you want to have children, be prepared for the cost and the responsibility — too many are relying on taxpayers to support them, and taxpayers are saying enough is enough!It's time to stop having four kids to four different men and then claiming...

THE mid Canterbury rugby player accused of assaulting a woman with intent to rape her when his team visited Gisborne last October has pleaded guilty. Kolinio Yabia Tamanitoakula, 25, appeared in Gisborne District Court yesterday via AV-link from...

THE alarm was sounded at Te Araroa late yesterday morning after a small boat appeared to be in difficulties offshore from a beach two kilometres east of town, but it turned out to be a false alarm with good intent. Police were contacted just before...

Poverty Bay-East Coast beat Hawke’s Bay 84 points to 76 at indoor bowls to win the Presidents Trophy in Hawke’s Bay last weekend. In the fours, Poverty Bay got off to the best of starts, winning three games out of four to go into a 12-4...

Reggae rhythm and blues band T.M.B from Gisborne Boys' High School took out first place at this year's East Coast regional Smokefreerockquest final at Lawson Field Theatre last night. Vocalist Manawa Randall, 16, said he was surprised.“The win came...

Re: How break-even network cuts $10m-$12m, February 1 letter. Eastland Group, which owns 100 percent of Eastland Network, is a profitable business because that is one of the primary objectives its shareholder Eastland Community Trust tasks it with...

AUCKLAND-based company Rocket Lab has moved significantly closer to launching a rocket into space from its Mahia launch pad, after successful tests of the rocket’s engine. Rocket Lab intends to launch commercial satellites into orbit from a launch...

TWENTY-ONE new police officers have joined the ‘‘thin blue line’’ in the Wairoa-Gisborne-East Coast district in the past 12 months, and the two latest are ready for the challenge. The 21 do not represent a net gain, as some staff have...

THE Waikohu Hikoi for Hope is being held in another two weeks time. The 12-hour walking fundraiser to support friends and whanau with cancer will be held on the night of Saturday November 16 and the morning of the 17th at the Waikohu Sports Field. The...

I fully agree with Martin Hanson, May 11 column, that Members of Parliament when voting at the second reading of the End of Life Choice bill on May 22 should vote to be on the right side of history. History informs us that for 2400 years there has...

TAIRAWHITI tourism has been handed a funding boost to attract more visitors. The regional tourism organisation, Trust Tairawhiti, was awarded a $400,000 grant from the $26 million Tourism Communities Plan announced by the Government in May.“It's...

GISBORNE has helped produce another Super Rugby player with former Poverty Bay and Pirates winger John Stewart making his debut for the Sunwolves last weekend. Stewart excelled for the struggling Japanese franchise despite their disappointing 40-22...

Saturday, April 6Gisborne Parkrun. A weekly 5km run or walk for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/Tairawhiti Coffin Club. Design your own personalised...

Standings after Round 6 of Poverty Bay Cricket Association's Doleman Cup 40-over competition for Premier Grade teams: Bollywood Stars High School Old Boys 14 points (4 wins from 6 games); Coastal Concrete OBR 11pts (3 wins from 6); Galaxy World...

The Wairoa District Council is putting its best foot forward with a programme for new footpaths and repairs expected to start this month. A total of $310,000 has been allocated for new footpaths in the district, on top of the $100,000 budgeted for...

If you're looking for something truly inspirational to distract from the current state of things, Netflix's Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution might be just the ticket. This documentary focuses on an idyllic summer camp for kids and teens with...

They’re going off like a cracker. Teams kept up a quick tempo in Week 5 of the 2018 Gisborne Basketball Association men’s club league. The closeness of the scores reflected that. For the first time in GBA club competition, five games in one night...

Re: Race disproven in modern biology, October 12 column. Tanith, I am trying to figure out what you are saying — if you are trying to send me (a white person) on a guilt trip, it won't work. We need to look forward, not back. But if we were to look...

Hikurangi Cannabis Company, a medical cannabis venture based in Ruatoria, has signed a Letter of Intent with Seattle-based Rhizo Sciences to produce 3000kg of pharmaceutical grade cannabis products next year, rising to 12,000kg by 2021. The...