Deaths

HALL

Jun 25 2024 Updated June 25, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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HALL, Diane. 25.10.1939 – 23.06.2024 Passed away in Gisborne Hospital. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Sharon and Russell. Loving Granny of Tai-La and all the extended family. A service will be held at 457 Awapuni Road at 11.30am on Wednesday 26th June followed by interment at Taruheru Lawn Cemetery at 1pm. Evans Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz

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Tributes continue to flow for fishermen, fathers

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Murray Robertson

27 Jun 2024

News

Search continues for fishing boat missing off Māhia with three Gisborne men on board

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Bodies of three men found on Māhia shoreline this morning

The bodies of the three men from a fishing boat missing off the East Coast have been found on the shores of Māhia this morning. “Formal identification is ongoing, but they are believed to be the fishermen reported missing on Monday,” a police...

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NZ Herald

26 Jun 2024

Reliable water, now?

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Opinion

29 Jun 2024

Letter

Leading with dignity and mana - they deserve honours

Once again the isolated communities of Wairoa and Gisborne have suffered the effects of extreme weather. And once again, their mayors are called to lead. Wairoa and Gisborne should be very proud of their leaders. Craig Little and Rehette Stoltz have...

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Opinion

29 Jun 2024

Letter

Society biggest loser from continued cancellation

When freedom of speech is curtailed, and debate is discouraged, society at large is the biggest loser. Sadly, this practice is very alive and active in NZ society today. Below is a link to an article from someone who came to NZ from an oppressive...

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Opinion

29 Jun 2024