Latest fromGisborne District
Councillor Tupara questions 'why it is an issue' over low meeting attendance rate
Nick Tupara's attendance fell from 87.2% in first year of term to 41.2% since October.
The Pulsing Brain: Advanced MRI tech by NZ researchers reveals brain micro-movements
Mātai Medical Research contributes to special issue of UK Royal Society's journal
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
Tsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultation
Northland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.
On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.
Calls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.
Submissions now open on NZTA review of SH35 speed limit increases
The public can now make submissions on speed limits for sections of the highway.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Wairoa’s McNabbs gear up for Pork Pie Run, raise $38k for KidsCan
'Real celebration': Mini fans' charity drive raises thousands for KidsCan
‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.
Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
Gisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule
The filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.
‘You killed our family’, grandmother tells Muriwai driver sentenced for killing teen
Driver sentenced for killing Madison Chamberlain on Muriwai Beach while high on MDMA.
Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.
Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti
Architectural brilliance: Hawke’s Bay projects vying for awards
Commercial, educational, hospitality, housing, interior and public architecture honoured.
‘Disappointed’: Residents warn of representation impact in electorate proposal
About 1300 voters may move to the Napier electorate for the 2026 election vote.
‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinic
A nurse and paramedic staff the monthly clinic kaupapa, called Poua te Ora.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalate
The owners found their stolen boats hidden in mangroves up the Waitangi River.
Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.
Napier electorate could expand into East Coast
Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.
How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b
Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.
‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.
‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmers
Police get special powers to act in sorting out gang conflict in the district.
Convicted murderer death in custody: Police failed in duty of care
Martin, 63, was found dead in her Gisborne cell on November 23, 2023.