Heavy rain, strong winds and plunging temperatures
MetService is urging people to make the most of any good weather today, as heavy rain and strong…
Remote NZ city now most expensive to rent
“A limited housing supply, worsened by weather events and a rise in short-term rentals for contractors, means quality…
Gisborne: How New Zealand’s most isolated spot became its priciest rental market, costing a fortune
Gisborne, a remote city on New Zealand’s east coast, has unexpectedly become the nation’s most expensive place to…
Five Gisborne marae to move to safer ground with Govt support
Five Gisborne marae impacted by severe weather in early 2023 will move to safer locations with the support…
Why Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules
Two-thirds of the Gisborne public have opposed relaxing the local alcohol policy rules in the city centre, citing…
Police crackdown on ‘senseless gang violence’ in two NZ regions
A “significant operation” is underway across Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay in relation to gang activity, police say. Today,…
National Geographic names NZ regions for climate change initiative
Tūranganui-a-Kiwa is one of two New Zealand locations selected to take part in a global climate adaptation initiative…
Gisborne residents angered over Wainui Beach access closure
Residents are challenging the district council on its lack of consultation after it removed stairs and created a…