FREE TO READ News Households self-evacuated across Tairāwhiti, emergency crews tackling access issues Contractors are travelling around the Gisborne district this morning to assess river levels and damage to roads and bridges, while FirstLight staff are facing 25 “significant power outages” to repair. “The biggest challenge for the crews is... Click here Gisborne Herald 26 Jun 2024
FREE TO READ News Tributes continue to flow for fishermen, fathers Tributes flowed at Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club last night for the three club members who lost their lives off Māhia in a fishing tragedy Elwood Higgins (37), Taina Sinoti (33) and Damien Macpherson (38) lost their lives in rough seas off... Click here Murray Robertson 27 Jun 2024
News Search continues for fishing boat missing off Māhia with three Gisborne men on board A major search resumed this morning for the Gisborne recreational fishing boat with three local men on board missing off the Gisborne coast. The seven-metre craft and its occupants failed to return from a fishing trip yesterday afternoon and... Click here Murray Robertson 25 Jun 2024
FREE TO READ News Taken too soon: First of the fishing tragedy funerals Sunday Funeral arrangements have been finalised for two of the three Gisborne fishermen who lost their lives off Māhia Peninsula this week. They died in a tragedy that has deeply shocked and saddened many. Police have launched an inquiry into their deaths... Click here Murray Robertson 29 Jun 2024
Deaths MACPHERSON MACPHERSON, Damien John. Aged 38 years, was tragically taken from us on the 26th of June 2024. Leaving behind an incredibly close family. Much loved father to Madison and Harvey, Husband to Vivienne, son of John and Amanda, brother to Brad and Karl... Click here Gisborne Herald 29 Jun 2024
Deaths KEREKERE KEREKERE, Henare Lewis. RSM Vietnam 41847 Sunrise: 27 June 1945 Sunset: 24 June 2024 It is with the most heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of a father, a brother, a grandfather, a great-grandfather and a loyal friend. Loving son of Martin... Click here Gisborne Herald 27 Jun 2024
Deaths HUGHES HUGHES, Gina. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mavis Georgina Crawford Tuhou (Gina Hughes) who passed 25 June 2024. Last surviving child of Ngaro Tuhou and Mavis McCracken. Sibling to Rutu-Tawhiorangi (Colleen), Ngaro (Nig) and... Click here Gisborne Herald 26 Jun 2024
Deaths HALL 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... Click here Gisborne Herald 25 Jun 2024