East Coast
Only a little slash on the Gisborne's northern beaches - council
A recent drone assessment of beaches at Tolaga and Tokomaru Bays showed them to be relatively free from new slash.
Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines festival kicks off
Record rain hasn't dampened the spirits of thousands of festival goers, and Drug Foundation staff say they're "slammed" by the numbers they're testing.
No-swim notice causes stink ahead of Rhythm and Vines
All patrolled beaches in Gisborne have closed as the popular New Year's music festival kicks off in soggy conditions.
Slash debris, swimming bans darken Gisborne beach holidays
Gisborne District Council chief scientist Murry Cave said it was disappointing the waterways have been clogged again.
Weekend weather: Clearer skies on the way
Much of the country can look forward to brighter skies this weekend, with temperatures into the 30s expected for Central Otago for Saturday.
One killed in SH35 crash, holiday road toll at three
The crash on Te Araroa Road, between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway, was reported to police at 11.15am.
Gisborne council eyes medium-density housing
The council is working on a blueprint for the future housing needs of the growing city, which will help guide plans for areas such as Kaiti, Elgin, the city centre, and Awapuni.
Woman charged with murder over death of Wayne Dewes
A 27-year-old is due to appear in court today over the killing that occurred on 28 October.
Nearly two years on, Hawke's Bay marks post-cyclone milestone
The months following the cyclone were a "massive challenge", the taskforce lead says.
'Standing next to you': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne District Council opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, citing a lack of tangata whenua input.
New technology could keep communications going during disasters
A new type of technology will connect Tai Rāwhiti communities to civil defence during disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Audio
'Serious injuries' after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 35
The highway is blocked in Hiruharama and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Wairoa Star's iwi owner on how to save local media
Community newspapers facing closure across the motu are asking Tātau Tātau O Te Wairoa for help. Audio
Police seize gang shirt from man who took person to hospital after crash
The incident came as police continue to arrest gang members of patches.
Our Changing World: The Ngutukākā Festival
Our Changing World goes in search of one of Aotearoa’s rarest plants – the stunning kakabeak, or ngutukākā.
Its clusters of bright red blooms, each shaped like a parrot’s beak, make it a popular… Audio
Some Gisborne roads may revert to unsealed, amid budget cuts
Some of Gisborne's asphalt roads will be switched to unsealed as the district council looks to save money, and public meetings have been held to discuss the impact.
Our Changing World – MRI research at the Mātai Medical Research Institute
The MRI technique advances coming out of the Mātai Medical Research Institute in Gisborne have been described as ‘pioneering’, ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘world leading’. Claire Concannon speaks to chief… Audio
Unconscious person pulled from water off Gisborne coast
A rescue helicopter winched a medic to the unconscious person.
Parliament: Our haunted House
Most people might not call Parliament a normal place, but some call it a paranormal place.
Police name victim in Gisborne homicide
Police are investigating the death of Wayne Tamahori Dewes, who was taken from a Gisborne house to hospital with severe injuries but later died.
