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'Brilliant job': Prominent Tai Rāwhiti voices heap praise on Kiri Allan
The work of former justice minister Kiri Allan has been praised by a number of prominent Tai Rāwhiti voices in the aftermath of her political career falling apart.
'Of course this is possible': Green Party doubles down on perpetual lease promise
The Green Party's promise to abolish perpetual leases under a new policy has been welcomed by the beneficial owner of locked-up East Coast land.
Cyclone-affected Gisborne resident returns home, months on
A Gisborne man rescued from his property in dramatic fashion during Cyclone Gabrielle is finally back on his land, albeit in a temporary home.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Gisborne couple remaining positive despite losing home
A Gisborne couple are preparing to move out of their home of decades, after it was labelled Category 3.
‘We haven’t forgotten’: Māori landowners continue fight against perpetual leases
For 100 years, land at Tokomaru Bay has been locked up under archaic legislation, shutting Māori landowners out of what is rightfully theirs. But one woman is refusing to give up the fight to get it…
Gisborne council scientist provides sobering update on region
Gisborne District Council's principal scientist Murry Cave has one word to describe the state of Tai Rāwhiti - fragile.
'Horrendous': Sewage from council pipes closes medical centre
A Gisborne medical centre has been forced to close after torrential rain forced raw sewage back up its pipes into toilets and sinks.
'They're over it': East Coast doing it tough as multiple households cut-off
Civil Defence in Tokomaru Bay has expressed concern for around 40 families in surrounding areas who have been cut-off over the weekend due to flooding and slips.
'There's mud everywhere' - Inside a Category 3 home
The front door is still locked out of habit, but the home was gutted of its contents by Cyclone Gabrielle, turning the interior into a mud pit.
No timeline for cyclone-affected Gisborne homes
Gisborne property owners affected by Cyclone Gabrielle still have more questions than answers about payouts and mitigation.
Controversial East Coast barge facility misses out on fast-tracked consent
The establishing of a controversial new barge facility in a small East Coast town has received a setback after failing to obtain a special government consent referral.
Win for Gisborne health advocate importing medication
A Gisborne woman living with stage four lung cancer has successfully petitioned the government to make changes to a proposed law change impacting her chances of survival.
'A beacon for the future': Inside the world of Radio Ngāti Porou
Radio Ngāti Porou's headquarters in Ruatōria may not look like your typical radio station, and that's probably because it isn't.
‘We won’t stop’: Medicine petition delivered to Parliament
A "mum from Gizzy" fighting proposed medicine law changes is buoyed by the support she received during a recent trip to Parliament to present her petition.
'Just don’t give up': Gisborne residents brace for winter in temporary accommodation
Residents of a "forgotten" Gisborne road are bracing for winter in caravans and makeshift living arrangements as they wait to get back into their homes.
‘Complex task’: Gisborne mayor wants to move fast on cyclone-affected homes
Gisborne's mayor says her region needs "significant help" as it recovers from eight severe weather events across a 20-month period.
Race Relations Commissioner calls for action over poor Māori health outcomes
Meng Foon said Māori continue to bear the brunt of inequality, the result of historic injustice that led to poverty.
Gisborne bar granted permission to open near kura
The decision comes despite strong opposition at a recent hearing.
'Affront to our ancestor': East Coast sports club seeks lease renewal on burial site
An East Coast sports club wanting to renew its lease on land it shares with a Māori burial site has sparked frustration from pockets of the community who call it a desecration.
‘Well known issue’: Calls for compulsory desexing of Gisborne cats
Animal advocacy groups are calling on Gisborne District Council to require mandatory microchipping and desexing of cats in hopes it will stop feline numbers from ballooning.
Neighbours stressed out by logging yard operating outside of consent conditions
A Gisborne logging company operating in an area shared with residential addresses has drawn the ire of locals.
'Extreme danger' at beaches until after winter
Gisborne beaches will not be cleaned of woody debris until after winter despite the district council labelling the issue one of "extreme danger".
Thousands sign cancer patient's petition to stop medicine import ban
A Gisborne woman living with terminal lung cancer is continuing her fight against proposed changes to the country's medicine legislation, one signature at a time.
Saga ends for historic building, sold to Gisborne iwi for $1
A heritage building Gisborne District Council placed on private property without the landowner's permission has a new home with a Tai Rāwhiti iwi.
No sign of abandoned boat owner one year after vessel washed up
An East Coast harbour master is calling for changes to the country's boat ownership rules after a man abandoned his vessel and successfully evaded authorities for 12 months.