The Gisborne Herald (Saturday edition)
Region tipped to hit 33C
Gisborne residents might be looking for ways to cool down this weekend as temperatures soar. MetService has issued a heat alert for the region tomorrow, which is expected to reach 32C, and a “muggy” 19C overnight low. Heat alerts are issued the day...
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‘My final retirement’
Gisborne doctor Robin Briant says this time it is her “final retirement” with her departure from Hospice Tairāwhiti. The 86-year-old spoke with the Gisborne Herald to reflect on her 60-year medical career, which spanned continents and included...
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Let the fun begin
The major influx of thousands of holiday-makers and R&V festival-goers to the district will start to gather momentum today and be in full swing by Sunday. The ever-popular Rhythm and Vines music festival at Waiohika Estate from December 28 to 31 has...
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Street gigs return to lift the summer city vibes
Gisborne’s streets are set to amplify local musical talent this summer, with a series of street-side gigs scheduled to be placed in front of hospitality venues. Artwork in the city centre will also continue to pop up, as part of the “Art in the City”...
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TOP OF THE CLASS
Who were the students who shone the brightest academically this year? The Gisborne Herald spoke to Gisborne Girls’ High School’s Else Pauwels, Gisborne Boys’ High School’s Nathaniel Fearnley, Campion College’s Lien Ruelens, Lytton High School’s Thom...
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‘I want to be No 1’
Gisborne-born judoka Sydnee Andrews beat a fighter ranked No 8 in the world to win her division in the Gold Coast Oceania Open in Australia last month. Now she’s home for Christmas and – among other things – running a meat raffle to raise money so she...
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