Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
Te Araroa family rescued from home after hours on roof in Tairāwhiti Gisborne
“They were up there in that howling gale and rain clinging to their roof all night. They never…
From Palestine to Gisborne: Robin Briant retiring after 60-year medical career
“I was at Auckland Hospital, and I taught clinical pharmacology at med school [the University of Auckland] for…
Heritage Tairāwhiti photo competition: Taranga Kent wins top rivers prize
“I thought I didn’t have a chance, as I would be up against far more experienced photographers. “My…
Gisborne leaders push for local say on $1.4b government social funding
Speaking with Local Democracy Reporting, Stoltz said the bid was “an ambitious and exciting step for our region”.…
Gisborne’s in-house water plan gets Government approval
Council chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann, in the statement, said the review of Gisborne’s water plan was “rigorous…
12 hours in Gisborne: top places to eat, drink and explore
Wake up early and head out to Waikanae Beach. Stroll along the sand and be one of the…
Health NZ-Tairawhiti explains how to tell measles from chickenpox
Measles started with a high fever, red itchy eyes, a cough and runny nose. A rash followed, starting…
Gisborne council and DoC step up efforts to curb pests harming native wildlife
Cats are a major problem. In a reply to Gisborne Herald questions, the council said no records were…
Tairāwhiti shines in most health targets, but child immunisation still low
Immunisation remained a priority, and she was pleased that immunisation rates for 2-year-olds had increased from 68.1% in…
PM Christopher Luxon talks economics, local election turnout and more at Poverty Bay Spring Show
He believed recent economic indicators showed better times lay ahead for Kiwis. There had been a “two-speed recovery”…
Highest paid Eastland Group/Trust Tairāwhiti employee received $3.4m remuneration
Combined, based on the lower end of the banding scale in the figures provided, total remuneration for 58…