FREE TO READ News Gisborne fishing tragedy: Brothers farewell ‘fearless’ Damien Macpherson by Adam Pearse, NZ Herald Damien Macpherson was many things. He was a plumber, farmer, hunter and fisherman. A shearer, dog trialist, horse rider and rugby referee. Most importantly, he was a loving father and husband. He was fearless and funny... Click here NZ Herald 30 Jun 2024
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
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
FREE TO READ News New rules target erosion risk: GDC plans signal major shift in land management Gisborne land adaptation shifts have received positive feedback from both the Eastland Wood Council and an environmental group. The region’s farmers and forestry companies might end up with designated land they can’t operate on under new council... Click here Zita Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter 05 Jul 2024
News Pupils flock to farewell principal: Nolian Andrew honoured with special tea party Wainui Beach School students surprised retiring principal Nolian Andrew by turning up en masse to farewell her at the school’s tea party this week. The Principal’s Tea Party is a popular event held each term where one pupil from each class gets... Click here Wynsley Wrigley 05 Jul 2024
News Landmark pou at Opoutama victim of swells A pou that once stood strong against the elements has been swallowed by the sea after strong swells battered the bank in Māhia where it rests. Locals were asking for support this week to get the pou from the shoreline at Blue Bay Beach in Opoutam... Click here Hawke's Bay Today 05 Jul 2024
FREE TO READ News Nearly 200,000 tonnes of logs loaded at port last month Eight ships loaded and took away more than 198,000 tonnes of logs from Eastland Port in June. A port spokeswoman said the poor weather made cart-in of logs challenging as the roading network took another hit. “This meant reduced volumes coming in... Click here Gisborne Herald 05 Jul 2024