New ZealandHousing advocate takes aim at council over cyclone displacementToitu Tairāwhiti Builtsmart director Willie Te Aho has worked tirelessly to house people.25 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandExhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hearsHealth bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.22 May 07:46 AM
PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$10m for clean-up of woody debris good start but more needed: councilThe forestry industry could still be made to help cover costs of the clean-up.15 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery package: Councils, Opposition reactCyclone Gabrielle's devastation is still being felt across NZ - but now there is hope.14 May 11:54 PM
KahuNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM
KahuTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
PoliticsGovt announces new classrooms, schools ahead of Budget 2023 revealPrime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered the news at a Wellington school this morning.14 May 09:45 PM
PoliticsMore classrooms to be built; poll shows coalition likely election outcomePM Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti are expected to make the announcement.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this weekBoth islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.14 May 06:24 AM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
PoliticsGisborne mayor blasts land-use inquiry report critical of council, commissioners recommendedThe report has brought an intense and swift reaction from Gisborne District Council.12 May 05:12 AM
KahuGisborne bar granted permission to open near kuraThe bar will open near the school despite strong opposition at a recent hearing.12 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandInteractive map shows bird's-eye view of flooding, silt damage in Hawke’s Bay and TairāwhitiMap was created by Dragonfly Data Science in partnership with Social Wellbeing Agency.04 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandNorthland business making emergency homes for cyclone-hit families in TairāwhitiSite Scope has delivered four transportable homes so far with eight more to come.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentIkea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more landMinisterial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.03 May 05:30 AM
PoliticsKiri Allan speaks on Meka Whaitiri meeting; waka-jumping law not triggeredThe bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.03 May 03:37 AM
New Zealand'They looked after me': Willie Apiata gives back to the cyclone-impacted East CoastThe Victoria Cross recipient has raised $200,000 for cyclone-impacted families.29 Apr 08:59 PM
KahuKura kaupapa airs opposition to new Gisborne barMāori kaupapa school opposes new beer bar hoping to open just three doors down.28 Apr 12:06 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman critically injured in crash near GisborneTwo cars collided this morning.27 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandOne critically hurt in Gisborne regionTwo cars collided, leaving one critically hurt and another with minor injuries.26 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pickleball popularity peaks in GisbornePickleball Gisborne goes from a handful of players to over 150 members.26 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandWoman living with terminal lung cancer continues fight over proposed changes to medicine lawLast Friday, Theresa Zame set up a petition to amend the Therapeutic Products Bill.25 Apr 02:47 AM
PoliticsWill you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide futureConsultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAccusations surface of Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere ‘bullying’Five people break ranks to speak out about Tai Rāwhiti-based MP's behaviour.17 Apr 07:39 PM
New Zealand‘High’ risk of water pipe failure found before cyclone - reportOfficials already knew the main supply for East Coast city was vulnerable.16 Apr 06:23 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: CrossFit pair qualify for Brisbane championshipGisborne master athletes, Debbie Hutchings and Tamera Nelson, prove age is just a number.14 Apr 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Stoked’: Relocatable homes arrive for some Tairāwhiti cyclone victimsWhānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.08 Apr 10:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Isolated and alone while losing his legsGisborne resident Josh Grant talks about his lonely brush with death.08 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandVanished in the cyclone: Where is Joseph Ahuriri?Joseph Ahuriri's planned several-hour trip to Napier is now a missing persons case.07 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect this Easter long weekend“Friday will be the best day of weather, with only light wind and high cloud."07 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandEaster weather: What's in store for the long weekendThe South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.06 Apr 10:12 PM
