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
Deaths CAMERON CAMERON, Malcom Robin. Passed away peacefully on 2nd July 2024, aged 95 years. Beloved brother of Allison Lloyd, Gisborne, Colin (dec), Maxwell (dec), & Alan (dec). Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews . A private cremation has been held... Click here Gisborne Herald 05 Jul 2024
Deaths CONLY CONLY, Dawn Melody. On 1st July 2024. Loved wife of the late John. Loved mother of the late Craig and grandmother to Melody and Jessica. A private cremation has been held. All messages may be sent to C/- 32 Score Road, Gisborne 4010. Evans Funeral... Click here Gisborne Herald 05 Jul 2024
Deaths CAMERON CAMERON, Malcom Robin. Passed away peacefully on 2nd July 2024, aged 95 years. Beloved brother of Allison Lloyd, Gisborne, Colin (dec), Maxwell (dec), & Alan (dec). Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews . A private cremation has been held... Click here Gisborne Herald 03 Jul 2024