East Coast
Road funding cuts for emergency events: Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned NZTA's proposed policy changes would reduce emergency funding.
'Give it a go': Plea to Gisborne residents over controversial Grey St trial
Gisborne residents are being urged to see how it goes when it comes to the Grey St trial, a temporary structure aimed at encouraging locals to cycle and walk more.
Portaloos needed at Gisborne's new Kāinga Ora homes
The plumbing issues were found just weeks after emergency housing residents moved into the 31-home Worsley St development.
Gisborne considers training volunteer teams for emergency response
Establishing an emergency response team in Gisborne could be "another tool in our toolbox", Mayor Rehette Stoltz says.
Returned Wairoa land to be used for cyclone recovery workers
Iwi and hapū in Wairoa are celebrating the first return of whenua to their hands.
Gisborne mass brawl deaths - Grandmother of slain man says she forgives
The grandmother of a man killed at a Gisborne birthday party that erupted into violence says she's forgiven those police allege are involved.
Gisborne party brawl: Man charged with murder
A 29-year-old Gisborne man has been charged with two counts of murder relating to the deaths of Chrysler Stevens-Mark - who was celebrating his 21st birthday - and his 30-year-old cousin Kane Te Paa.
Threatening call that forced schools into lockdown was a hoax, police say
Two young people are being spoken to about the matter and there are "no ongoing safety concerns".
Police warning lifts for residents in East Coast township
Officers are looking for a person who fled after being signalled to stop.
'Frantically busy' junior doctor on duty when elderly patient died
The doctor said he was the only one on duty for "more than 50" patients the night an elderly man died, in a case criticised by the Health and Disability Commission.
GIrl, 16, rescued after suffering medical event in Whirinaki Forest Park
Rescuing the unwell teen from the bush was just one of many operations a local rescue helicopter team conducted last week.
Liquor plan risks creating 'desolate wasteland' - restaurateur
A prominent business family hopes "common sense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.
International auditor to do more checks after damning East Coast report
An international forestry auditor has spoken out about a visit to the slash-damaged East Coast region last year.
Dry weather a double-edged sword
A lack of rain on the North Island's East Coast may be good for the area's fruit and vegetable growers - but the dry is starting to bite for pastoral farmers.
Beach dig relating to man who vanished during Cyclone Gabrielle underway
Excavators can be seen digging up a section of beach north of Napier and police have confirmed the area is being searched.
'We will not be silenced': Gisborne council backs Māori wards
Gisborne District Council has shown its support for retaining Māori wards as the government looks to bring back binding referendums.
Brothers turn rivals as they compete for top farmer title
Brothers Callum and Archie Woodhouse have been named the top two finalists in this year's East Coast Young Farmer of the Year competition. We catch up with the siblings as they prepare for the next… Audio
Knife found at scene of deadly Gisborne brawl
Detectives say it is among a large number of items that have been.
Rock lobster industry voluntarily lowers quota to aid fishery's recovery
Habitats of the Gisborne spiny rock lobster have been impacted by increased sediment deposition as a result of extreme weather including recent cyclones.
'We're a silent minority': Disabled Strategy 10 years out of date
Members of the disabled community in Gisborne have met with the council to address the city's disability strategy being 10 years out of date.