East Coast
Gisborne pools closed after asbestos found
Asbestos has closed the outdoor pool at Gisborne's Olympic Pool Complex after the same substance halted repairs and has kept doors shut on the indoor pool.
New mortuary waste bylaw a 'nationally significant milestone'
A "respect and dignity" bylaw has been passed in Gisborne banning the culturally abhorrent practice of sending mortuary waste to sea.
'It was chaotic' - Police looking at improvements after search for 3yo
Gisborne police say the large number of people who helped search for three-year-old Axle near Tolaga Bay last month may have made the search "chaotic".
Students use marae as base after flooded school shuts
Students at a school in Tokomaru Bay will be learning from a marae while their buildings are repaired after horrific flooding.
Caravans and shipping container swept away in East Coast flooding
When flood waters swept away a caravan from Rick Whaitiri's property in Tokomaru Bay on Sunday morning, he thought the house might be next.
East Coast flood damage worse than expected, says MP
Yesterday's flood-swollen rivers in Tokomaru Bay, north of Gisborne, triggered memories of the destruction caused by Cyclone Bola in 1988, East Coast MP Kiri Allan says.
Community rallies to clean-up after East Coast weather chaos
A major clean-up will begin today on the East Coast where heavy rain flooded homes, a school and washed away roads. Audio
Big clean up for Tokomaru Bay
Major clean-ups are underway in several parts of the North Island, after days of severe weather. In South Auckland, more than 60 homes are unliveable, and a few-hundred damaged, following Saturday… Audio
Tokomaru Bay flood evacuees
Kathryn speaks to Tokomaru Bay residents affected by flooding in the area, including Rick Whaitiri - from Arthur Street in Tokomaru Bay who says it was like a dam burst through his property, washing… Audio
Clean-up begins in Tokomaru Bay
A big clean-up is underway in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast following a weekend deluge of more than 200mm of rain in 24 hours. Kathryn speaks to Gisborne Regional Civil Defence Group Controller David… Audio
Campers claim plan to close site north of Gisborne a breach of rights
Campers who make their home at a point north of Gisborne over the summer say a proposal to close the site will not protect it from erosion, nor protect their health and safety.
Crime prevention group keen to increase security camera coverage
A crime prevention trust in Gisborne aims to double its vision over the next decade through more security cameras across the region.
Pharmaceutical firm admits modifying protected wetland
An East Cape pharmaceutical company has admitted planting mānuka over at least a hectare of "regionally-significant wetland" and taking water without consent.
Native forests barriers to protect East Coast waterways
An East Coast forestry project will see native forest barriers planted along the coast to protect waterways in future storms. Jesse talks to eLandNZ managing director Sheldon Drummond. Audio
Bad debt: Gisborne District Council writes off $773,000 in unpaid rates
A Gisborne district councillor has questioned whether writing off more than $770,000 in unpaid rates can be avoided.
Surfing the massive storm swells on the East Cape
Authorities on the east coast warned locals to stay away from the water late last week, due to the huge storm swells. But an experienced group of Gisborne surfers did the exact opposite. Blair… Audio
Veteran Māori broadcaster stunned by pilot's perfect announcements in te reo
A pilot's perfect use of te reo impressed a passenger so much that he asked to meet him and was blown away to discover the pilot wasn't Māori, but simply endeavouring to learn and use te reo as much… Audio
Tui Keenan's Gisborne hunting trips changing lives
Former Gisborne police officer Tui Keenan tells us about sharing her skills with local whanau and rangatahi - teaching them how to forage, hunt and fish. Audio, Gallery
Rua Bioscience with Manu Caddie
Rua Bioscience Co-founder Manu Caddie is with Justine Murray and talks about setting up the business, providing employment in their community, and what advice he has for Māori or Iwi interested in… Audio
Gisborne councillors question “huge” rates increase for rural townships before voting it in
The disparity in recent rates increases is being questioned by Gisborne councillors.
