The Gisborne road with ‘hundreds’ of crater-sized potholes
Rural Gisborne residents say “hundreds” of crater-sized potholes are causing vehicles and trucks to swerve across the centre…
Wastewater plants struggle as east coast towns battered by Cyclone Vaianu
A number of areas have seen their wastewater systems overwhelmed this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu’s impact peaked along…
One-third of stores tested broke law
Around a third of Gisborne vape stores subject to compliance checks last year were found to have broken…
Man charged over fatal crash near Gisborne, name of deceased released
A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash near Gisborne on Friday. At the…
Subtropical low to bring heavy rain, strong winds and high seas
A subtropical low moving south towards New Zealand is expected to bring widespread heavy rain, strong winds and…
SH2 reopened near Gisborne after fatal crash
One person has died following a serious crash which caused “extensive delays” on State Highway 2 near Gisborne…
Two charged with murder of Gisborne man
Two men have been charged in relation to the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne last year. Maangi,…
Gisborne principal says liquor store turned a bus shelter into ‘day club’
A Gisborne school principal is opposing a liquor store’s licence renewal as she says the area has become…
Gisborne cycleway rail track gap to be filled after cyclist’s accident
A disused railway line that intersects with a popular Gisborne cycleway is being filled after a cyclist suffered…
Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year
Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of…
Why a rare looping low is set to hammer the North Island’s East Coast
A “significant low” set to loop back over the East Coast is shaping into a long spell of…
Police urge caution after ‘tragic’ 48 hours on roads across NZ
Police are urging drivers to “slow down, stay alert and make safe choices” after fatal crashes in both…