East Coast
Spate of scrub fires blamed on steam locomotive
A passing steam locomotive has set several fires alight in scrub this afternoon in Gisborne.
Hurt versus history: Critics, fans debate future of Endeavour models
Two controversial Endeavour models in Gisborne symbolise "hurt and trauma" for some, while for others they mark a point in history which they say should not be "suppressed".
Rise of 'conspiracists' hits immunisation rates
Misinformation and rumours about vaccinations are among the reasons Tairāwhiti's immunisation rates are falling, medical professionals say.
Two decade battle for dental services for East Coast teens
An East Coast principal has called out health authorities for their "long-term ineptitude" towards delivering a quality dental service for Ngāti Porou teenage students.
Uawa Exhibition highlighting forestry damage on the East Coast
Damage to Uawa beach in Tolaga Bay caused by the forestry industry is the focus of an exhibition opening at Page Galleries in Wellington today. Artist John Walsh explains the exhibition to Jesse. Audio
Tama Waipara shares his Festival kaupapa: "We are of this place and its people"
Artistic Director Tama Waipara on Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival opening this weekend and celebrating the vast creativity of the East Coast and its people. Audio
Gisborne water rescue during wild weather weekend
Jesse speaks to Paora about how he and his father managed to get to safety after things went wrong out on the water. Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 3: Debates and Te Turu o te Wiki - Waiariki and Ikaroa Rāwhiti
Election campaigning is now in full swing. Party People tell us who they thought did well in the debates this week, including whom they think won when Jacinda and Judith went head-to-head. Audio
Rival to Shrek the sheep found in Gisborne
A farmer has been on the tail of 'Gizzy Shrek' for about four years before finally managing to catch her at Wairakaia Station. Audio
Shrek 2 found in Gisborne
Her fleece is 60 centimetres long and she has been evading capture for years. Audio
Police, family concerned about missing Bay of Plenty woman
Police are appealing for sightings of a Tauranga woman who has been missing for more than a week.
Māori Battalion veteran Epineha Ratapu dies aged 98
One of the last few remaining members of the Māori Battalion who saw action in Italy, the Middle East and Japan has died.
'Getting Better' podcast - Tairāwhiti
Emma Espiner Emma meets the creators of Mahi a Atua - a ground-breaking, kaupapa Māori approach to mental health, and talks to one whānau about how it has helped them build resilience in the face of… Audio
Massive increase in Gisborne blocked pipes amid alert level change
Since Wednesday, there has been a 600 percent increase in blocked pipes across the local system and residents are being reminded the system can only handle the 'three Ps'.
Major sewer blockage disrupts traffic in Gisborne
Fat and rags have almost completely blocked a Gisborne sewer - the city's second major blockage in just a few weeks.
Do models of the Endeavour belong in Gisborne?
Debate is raging over whether Gisborne should display models of the historic British ship, the Endeavour.
Finger limes: A new venture for Gisborne growers
We've all heard of limes, but have you heard of finger limes? They're known as 'citrus caviar'. Audio
Tairāwhiti
Emma's in Tairāwhiti, where "by Māori, for Māori" has the potential to be more than just a slogan in healthcare. Audio
Chatting at the exit: departing MPs talk parliament
Gareth Hughes and Clare Curran have each seen four parliaments, and a lot of politics. We have highlights from our chats with the outgoing Green and Labour MPs. Audio
Chatting at the exit: departing MPs talk parliament
Gareth Hughes and Clare Curran have each seen four parliaments, and a lot of politics. We have highlights from our chats with the outgoing Green and Labour MPs.
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