Gisborne community group had been left waiting in the wings since 2019, when their council lease lapsed.
Thu, Mar 7
City considers closing restaurants at midnight instead of 2am and banning advertisements outside liquor stores.
Fri, Mar 1
In an email, the chief executive of Te Aitanga a Māhaki said he did not dislike the mayor but found her actions arrogant and disingenuous.
Sat, Feb 24
One woman was stuck in her wheelchair as floodwaters rose to her neck during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Tue, Feb 20
John Campbell looks at the implications of a decision for a company that owns and manages 95,000ha of New Zealand forestry.
Fri, Feb 16
As the first place in the world to see the sun, the proposed Buddhist monument aims to "spread peace and harmony throughout the world".
Thu, Feb 15
Those gathered at Omāhu Marae were visibly moved as a song was sung — reflecting on the past year.
Wed, Feb 14
Police and her family had expressed concerns for her wellbeing.
Mon, Feb 12
Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell said the money will go towards the removal of sediment and debris left behind.
Sun, Feb 11
Gone but far from forgotten, the work of the departed Meth Free Tairāwhiti coordinator is continuing through collaborators and friends.
Wed, Feb 7
A warning remains in place for lobster caught between Hicks Bay and Mahanga Beach near Mahia.
Fri, Jan 26
Quick co-ordination of locals and an incoming tide contributed to preventing the pod becoming stranded on the beach, says charity Project Jonah.
Sun, Jan 21
Former Midway SLSC athlete Olivia Corrin said it's a "dream come true" after winning the third round of the gruelling surf sport series.
Thu, Jan 18
New Zealand was lashed by extreme weather in 2023, taking a number of lives and leaving destruction in its wake.
Tue, Jan 2
One positive from the devastation is the power of the communities who came together to recover.
December 15, 2023
"A number of issues" and areas for improvement identified for extreme weather events, including accessible communications from government agencies.
December 13, 2023
It comes after two Mongrel Mob members and an associate were arrested after searches were carried out in recent days.
December 7, 2023
Elected members heard about upcoming plans which would help the community ditch private vehicles in favour of healthier, more sustainable transport.
December 1, 2023
"Every time we think we get ahead, we just get hammered," one grower told 1News.
November 28, 2023
It comes as one person was killed and another was seriously injured after a car collided with a landslide south of Wairoa yesterday morning.
November 27, 2023
John Campbell takes a look at the region in desperate need of powerful representation, with two new MPs voted in.
November 26, 2023
Public consultation has begun over a strategy to accommodate a population increase of 8700 people over the next 30 years.
November 22, 2023
The man was first observed and then apprehended by police at a marine reserve, when a police dog located a hidden sack of crayfish.
At the moment, a severe weather watch is in place for the region – but it's "very likely" to be upgraded to a warning.
A low pressure system moving over the north of the country today is set to dampen much of the country until late Tuesday.
November 19, 2023