East Coast
Council turning to greener wheels to cut emissions
Gisborne District Council is making the switch to environmentally friendly vehicles as a step in reducing its carbon footprint.
Japanese forestry firm fined after waste washed into waterways
A $152,000 fine imposed on a forestry company whose waste washed into a river should be a strong warning to the industry, says Gisborne District Council chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann.
Farmers fear loss of millions as slip repair wait continues
Waikura Valley farmers face missing out on millions in income during one of their most lucrative seasons of the year following a road slip three months ago.
"Even when talking about Māori things, Pākeha voices carry more weight with Pākeha listeners"
Assoc. Prof. Avril Bell & Anne McGuire talk about what Pākeha identity means with Alex Perrottet. Audio
Armed patrols end following Wairoa shootings
No arrests, but armed patrols have stopped in Wairoa 10 days after shots were fired at a police officer's house and a station.
Council opts for wind turbine in building's $6.8m upgrade
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is emphasising its environmental leadership with the refurbishment of its Whakatāne base.
Dirty tidal pool 'dangerous for children' - scientist
The Heads tidal pool in Whakatāne is set to remain in its current unsatisfactory state for a third summer despite two years of public criticism.
Endeavour replica arrives in Gisborne
The replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour ship made its way into Turanganui-a-Kiwa today, greeted thousands of spectators and about 50 protestors. Audio
Endeavour won't get pōwhiri in Gisborne
Four major iwi from the Gisborne region have announced they will not hold a pōwhiri for the replica of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour which is set to arrive next month. Audio
Waka Trust Practise Ocean Sustainability
The kaupapa of the Tairawhiti Waka Voyaging Trust is to educate as many students and visitors about the history of polynesian navigation. Chairman of the trust is Waka builder and navigator Te… Audio
How should we remember contested history between Māori and Pakeha, and what should museums do about it?
In this fourth panel discussion Tairawhiti Museum director Eloise Wallace talks with cultural heritage expert Karl Johnstone. Alex Perrottet is in the chair. Audio
Seafront rocks protecting homes may be removed, residents told
Gisborne residents whose seafront properties were damaged by spring tides at the weekend are being warned rocks temporarily put in place to keep the sea at bay may have to be removed.
Newspaper published gratiutiously racist letter
The Media Council has ruled that a published letter to the editor in the Gisborne Herald was an abusive comment and has upheld a complaint.
'Retreat' may be on the cards for Gisborne coastal residents
The Gisborne District council says it will work with residents to figure out how to deal with coastal erosion at Wainui Beach.
Waka Hourua described as a 'floating classroom'.
The double hulled waka or voyaging canoe Tairawhiti is described by its builder as a 'floating classroom'. Te Aturangi Nepia Clamp is determined to teach students and visitors about the history of… Audio
It's the “Aha!” moments which reveal how much Māori and Pakeha relations have changed
In this third panel discussion, Dr Jill Chrisp and Karen Johansen discuss with Alex Perrottet how their life together is affected by their families being on the opposite sides of Gisborne history. Audio
Two charged after recent spate of tagging in Gisborne
Two men have been arrested in Gisborne after a recent spate of tagging in the city.
Concerns after Gisborne beach mass erosion from Spring tides
Residents from three beachfront properties at Wainui, Gisborne, have had to leave their homes after Spring tides caused mass erosion yesterday.
Buzzy bees and hidden histories mark out two paths to self-awareness
Alex Perrottet talks with "recovering racist" Andrew Newton and local body candidate Meredith Akuhata-Brown about race, colonisation, and identity. Recorded on location in Gisborne's Smash Palace. Audio
Written off: The true cost of road deaths
At least one person is dying every day on our roads on average, and it's costing the country more than $5bn a year. Given that annual figure is more than we spend on transport infrastructure each… Video, Audio
