East Coast
Forestry back up and running
The heart of the Gisborne economy is beating again as the forestry industry is back in full swing under alert level 3.
Gisborne train link not justified, says KiwiRail
The figures don't stack up for reinstating the train line between Gisborne and Wairoa, KiwiRail boss Greg Miller says.
DHB expects higher demand for services under alert level 3
Demand for health services is expected to surge as Tairāwhiti emerges from the Covid-19 lockdown, the DHB's chief executive says.
Dr Haare Williams on Tikanga Māori
Former broadcaster, author and educator Dr Haare Williams provides an insight into the practices of Māori culture, he argues that women should take up speaking rites on the marae, normally reserved… Audio
A Conversation with Dr Wayne Ngata - Tikanga Māori
Marae are only as strong as it's people, that's according to Dr Wayne Ngata who agrees that Tikanga Māori is in the most part about doing what is practical. In the wake of the Covid 19 lockdown many… Audio
Covid-19 spurs Gisborne rates rise rethink
Councillors will go back to the drawing board next week on whether to increase, freeze or reduce rates.
Community support to block bach owners
Holiday makers heading to Mahia for Easter will be turned away at a Covid-19 community checkpoint.
Redeployment starts for East Coast forestry workers
The government has allocated $100 million to help redeploy workers affected by Covid-19 with those in the Gisborne-Tairāwhiti region the first to be helped.
Gisborne youth: Bring back free GP checks at schools
Gisborne youth are calling on the district health board to reverse a decision to stop free school-based GP appointments.
Gisborne rail link left out of draft New Zealand Rail Plan
The Gisborne-Wairoa rail line has been left out of the draft New Zealand Rail Plan, which sets the government's 10-year vision for rail.
‘Abhorrent’ Gisborne mortuary waste discharge to end
A project to stop Gisborne mortuary wastewater from being discharged into the sea and rivers is expected to be completed next March.
East Coast community rallies together amid disruption to logging
Whānau in the East Coast have been digging into their own pockets to provide food and financial support to those affected by major logging disruption in the region.
IronMāori CEO to contest Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat
The Māori Party has named its candidate to contest the East Coast and Wellington Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat in September's election.
$8.3m PGF boost for Mahia peninsula
Rocket Lab says the $8.3 million Provincial Growth Fund investment in Mahia roadworks will allow the space company to launch 120 rockets a year.
Broken arm latest in string of falls on Gisborne city footpaths
A woman faces weeks off work after tripping over a "rogue" paver on Gisborne's main street and breaking her arm. Video
Gisborne water use soars and supplies low, following heatwave
Gisborne residents are being urged to conserve water following a record-breaking heatwave, as the council ponders further water restrictions.
Gisborne freedom camping under review after complaints
Problems with freedom camping in Gisborne city and up the coast at Makorori have prompted Gisborne District Council to review its camping regime.
Gisborne's quake-prone buildings off register due to council staffing
A lack of staff is the reason Gisborne District Council is yet to add the region's earthquake-prone buildings to a national register, established following the devastating 2011 Christchurch quake. Video
Reinstated Wairoa to Napier rail line should bring growth
A train loaded with logs will make its way along the Wairoa to Napier line tomorrow, for the first time in eight years.
Guns seized in another arrest over East Coast tensions
Another person has been arrested as police crack down on gangs on the East Coast.
