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Loss but never lost

Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohiterangi failed at every school they attended. Now they are a candidate for a PhD. In their 29 years, they have packed in a lot. They talked to kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor. Instilled with the learnings from...

Matai O’Connor, Kaupapa Māori Reporter

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Lifestyle

No 8 Squadron on patrol

As Anzac Day nears, Wynsley Wrigley looks into the story of No 8 General Reconnaissance (GR) Squadron operating at Darton Field (now Gisborne Airport) during World War 2. He also recounts the sad tale of RAF armourer Cliff (Molly) Morgan who was...

Wynsley Wrigley

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Lifestyle

Stunning perennials

Add charm to your garden with delphiniums, boasting tall, elegant spikes of vibrant blooms in lavender, blue, pink and white hues. Delphiniums (Delphinium grandiflora) are best known for their tall striking columns of massed double and semi double...

Gisborne Herald

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Lifestyle

Grandma’s Cheesy Delights

These school holidays, treat yourself to these delightful cheese puffs—a perfect home-made snack for cosy moments with loved ones. This recipe is from my grandmother, who was one of the best bakers I have ever known. She would make these cheese...

Gisborne Herald

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Travel

Mystery and myth at Moeraki

Missing the chance to feast at Moeraki’s now-closed Fleur’s Place, Jo Ferris at least knew the famed boulders would be there in all their glory – only to discover they didn’t quite live up to expectations. This small South Island fishing...

Gisborne Herald

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Focus on the Land

‘Exceptional work’ for farm forestry

Gisborne’s Kees Weytmans was the joint winner of the Joll Hosking Award for exceptional work for the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association at the association’s annual conference in Hawke’s Bay last week. Mr Weytmans won it jointly with Te...

Diana Dobson

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