East Coast
Rhythm and Vines could cope with Covid-19 outbreak, organiser says
The government is using an outbreak at a music festival as a scenario for how its Covid-19 resurgence plan might work over summer - and R&V says it's ready.
Buoying the spirit of Tokomaru Bay
Work has finally started to restore an old wharf at Tokomaru Bay on the East Cape. A committed band of locals has been working for years to raise money for the rebuild which they hope will… Video, Audio
East coast campers warned not to disturb nesting birds
Campers and other beachgoers on the North Island's east coast are urged to be wary of nesting shorebirds in and around the Gisborne district.
Mortuary waste bylaw a first in NZ
A trade waste bylaw will for the first time in New Zealand be used to stop the "culturally offensive" practice of mortuary wastewater being discharged into rivers and the ocean.
Figuring out Forests
Kees Weytmans audits forests so that buyers and forestry companies can be sure of the volume and quality of trees coming off the hills. Audio
Shoring up salad supply
At the height of the season Gisborne's Leaderbrand can churn out 90,000 packets of salad a day Audio
Māori wards 'best for our democracy' - Kiri Allan
The law around Māori wards is discriminatory, East Coast MP Kiri Allan says, as activists petition the government for an urgent change in legislation.
New varieties of avocado developed in Gisborne
A Waerenga-a-Hika couple has developed three new varieties of avocado that are attracting interest around the world. Audio, Gallery
$100k reward for info on suspicious fatal fire near Gisborne
Police have been investigating the case since 2013 and believe the fire was deliberately started to kill the 88-year-old.
He Waharoa - A Māori kaupapa approach to mental health.
He Waharoa uses a Mātauranga Māori approach (understanding and knowledge) as part of their health services in Gisborne. Justine Murray joins Nick Tupara who talks about how the practice of art can… Audio
Offers made for Gisborne's Endeavour models
Gisborne's Endeavour saga continues as "propositions" roll in to the community group which has been gifted back one of the controversial 200kg models.
'The trend is of concern' - School leavers with no qualifications rises
The number of teenagers leaving school with no qualification rose for the second consecutive year in 2019, with boys and Māori worst affected, Education Ministry figures show.
Tairāwhiti Museum refuses to exhibit Endeavour model
Tairāwhiti Museum has refused to accept a controversial model of Captain James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, saying it is both "impractical" and "incompatible" with its policies.
Gisborne property values 'through the roof' - valuer
A three-year revaluation of the district for rating purposes shows the average value of residential properties has increased by 64 percent since 2017.
Smooth Avocados
Imagine a perfect avocado every time...Gisborne's David and Judi Grey have developed new varieties they say produce just that. Audio, Gallery
Toilet tax: Gisborne school 'gobsmacked' by wastewater rate proposal
The principal of Gisborne's largest primary school is "gobsmacked" by a proposed change to the rating system which could double fees as it is billed for most of its toilets.
A Dog's Day Out
Former SPCA welfare officer Bernice David-Goodwin runs a doggie day-care with a difference. She takes Gisborne dogs on excursions - sometimes 23 at a time! Audio, Gallery
Independent water users in Gisborne oppose 'unjust' rate change
East Coast residents who rely on their own septic tanks and water systems say a change in rates is "unjust and inequitable".
A toast to Gisborne Wine
The former chair of Gisborne Wine, Annie Millton is hoping New Zealanders will visit the region to experiece the seclusion, its beaches and its fine wines. Audio
Pandemic-proofing Gisborne Hospital
Gisborne Hospital will undergo "major" works to future-proof against an outbreak of Covid-19 and possible future pandemics.
