East Coast
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.
'Nasty bacteria' in Gisborne awa thought to be making paddlers sick
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles expects a research project will find links between sick waka ama paddlers and untreated sewage discharged into Gisborne rivers.
'Stop the barge': Outcry over proposal for East Coast barging facility
A Māori trust is trying to forge ahead with a proposal for coastal shipping on the East Cape despite calls from marae, hapū and even its own beneficiaries to stop.
Maunga to Moana adventure update
There's been a mammoth effort taking place over the last few days between Ruatōrea and the sea! Audio
Tologa Bay police on finding missing 3 year old boy, Axel
The Tologa Bay community is celebrating after a missing three year old boy was found alive and well this morning. Richard Reeves the local constable who tells Jesse about the moment the boy was… Audio
Toddler found alive after night alone in the bush
A 4-year-old boy who went missing in rural East Cape yesterday afternoon has been found alive. Hundreds of search and rescue volunteers were involved in the search. RNZ reporter Amy Williams talks to… Audio
Person dies in crash near Gisborne
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash near Gisborne last night.
Unknown number of port workers refusing Covid-19 vaccine
Port workers around New Zealand who may be handling international goods are declining the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a Gisborne health boss.
Gisborne's Olympic Pool redevelopment 'frustrating at times', mayor says
Gisborne District Council has announced a "new approach" to the build of its $46 million Olympic Pool Complex after facing higher costs, longer timeframes and a location change.
Illegal dumping: Gisborne councillors come up with plan to cut fly-tipping
Illegal dumping is rife in Gisborne and across New Zealand as ratepayers constantly foot the bill for waste abandoned on beaches, roadsides, parks and city streets.
'No military payloads': Rocket Lab accused of breaking promise to Māhia locals
Controversy is brewing over Rocket Lab's work at Māhia Peninsula in the Hawke's Bay.
