East Coast
A Side Hustle in Saffron
Haley Heathwaite was looking for something "a bit different and a challenge" when deciding on a crop of her own to grow alongside her job with a Gisborne seed company. She chose saffron, the precious… Audio
East Coast continues to shake with 6.1 aftershock
The east coast of New Zealand is continuing to feel strong aftershocks today following yesterday's earthquakes.
People 'pretty quick' to act after tsunami warnings - Civil Defence
A Civil Defence official says word-of-mouth was vital in getting out evacuation orders in the Bay of Plenty following a tsunami warning.
Five-week wait for Tairāwhiti driver licence tests
The wait for driver licence tests in Gisborne is at least five weeks, leaving rural East Coast residents trying to enter the workforce in limbo.
Birds vs Birds
Gisborne Grape grower James Millton encourages territorial birds to visit his vineyards during the harvest in the hope they'll see off others intent on pecking his grapes. Audio
Trees, Trees, Trees
Willy and Kelsi Haenga's Gisborne-based business, FarmCare, is plugging a gap helping busy farmers plant trees to keep waterways clean and stop erosion. Audio
Plan to stop disposing of mortuary waste in the sea
A new system has been designed to respect cultural wishes and dispose of mortuary waste at a site in a Gisborne cemetery. Ian Ruru who leads the KIWA group to guide the council, explains the system to… Audio
'One on One' with Reverend Canon Chris Huriwai
Justine Murray is in Gisborne and joins Reverend Canon Chris Huriwai of the Mihinare faith. Audio
The story of Eastwoodhill Arboretum
During a family holiday in Gisborne last weekend, Jesse happened upon the Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Eastwoodhill Arboretum curator Martin Weaver shares the story. Audio
Historical Māori kōiwi bones unearthed by erosion in Nūhaka
Ngāti Rakaipaaka iwi confirmed the remains were historical and from an urupā known to be in the area.
Māori health leaders gear up for 'people focused' vaccine roll-out
Face-to-face contact will be key to connecting those "invisible" in mainstream services to the Covid-19 vaccine, Māori health leaders say.
Wairoa police armed after spate of incidents
Police in Wairoa are now carrying firearms after multiple incidents in in the East Coast town yesterday.
More than $470k forfeited after Gisborne meth bust
Police have won the forfeiture of more than $470,000 in cash seized from a meth bust in Gisborne.
Gisborne vaccine rollout planned, authorities prompt vigilance
Health authorities in Tairāwhiti have called for continued vigilance after a confirmed community case of Covid-19 in Northland.
Wairoa takes stock of risks for next decade
The effects of climate change, along with changing demographics, government-led water reform and the impacts of Covid-19 are "key issues" that need to be considered in the 2021-31 long term plan, a…
Gisborne public facilities vandalised over holiday period
Public facilities in Gisborne have been hit by a spate of vandalism and theft over the holiday period.
Police search for teen last seen at Rhythm and Vines festival
Police and search and rescue teams are today looking for Fletcher Wong, last seen walking out of the admissions area at the festival site at 2am yesterday.
Man missing since Christmas Day found alive after car crashes
A man who went missing between Papamoa and Gisborne on Christmas Day has been found by police.
Liquor ban kicks off in Gisborne ahead of New Year's Eve
A widespread, temporary liquor ban has kicked in throughout the Gisborne area ahead of New Year's Eve.
Rhythm and Vines could cope with Covid-19 outbreak, organiser says
The government is using an outbreak at a music festival as a scenario for how its Covid-19 resurgence plan might work over summer - and R&V says it's ready.
