Multiple licenced gun owners have been arrested after they bought a large number of firearms, suspected to have ended up on the black market.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Aug 29
Police were called to a reported disturbance at an address on Winter St at around 6.50am on Tuesday.
Wed, Aug 27
Police were called to an address on Winter St in Mangapapa this morning after receiving a report of disturbance coming from the home.
Tue, Aug 26
Slow earthquakes off the North Island's east coast may be triggered by faults formed millions of years ago, a new study suggests.
New Zealand
Wed, Aug 20
Care given in the case of a toddler's 2018 death from sepsis shock caused by a bacterial infection in the lung has been criticised by the Health and Disability Commissioner.
Health
Mon, Aug 18
The SPCA is concerned about the increase in roaming dogs in some areas and says a lack of desexing could be a contributing factor.
Sat, Aug 16
Ngāti Oneone take day and night shifts to keep a fire burning at a shed they inhabit as part of their “Reclamation of Whenua” movement.
Te Ao Māori
Thu, Aug 14
Kerekere is campaigning to become a Māori ward district councillor in Gisborne’s upcoming local elections.
Fri, Aug 8
Tairāwhiti has the highest smoking rates in the country, and a sharp increase in youth vaping.
Sat, Aug 2
Thames Coromandel District Council said some roads remain blocked today due to slips, downed trees and debris.
Wed, Jul 30
More than 450 incidents of roaming stock was reported in just one year on Gisborne's local roads and state highways.
Tue, Jul 29
Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km south of Tokomaru Bay at a depth of 12km at 4.17pm on Friday.
Fri, Jul 25
The largest was a magnitude 3.9 which struck at 4.15pm and was described by Geonet as "moderate".
Sat, Jul 12
Gisborne Council says it will remove red-stickers when the owner can prove the damage has been fixed.
Sat, Jul 5
Heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings are in place for various parts of the country.
Thu, Jul 3
Members of Ngāti Oneone have inhabited Te Pā Eketū Shed, a warehouse-sized property on Gisborne’s Hirini St, for almost two months.
Fri, Jun 27
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones raised the idea and seems to have the support of the PM.
Politics
Wed, Jun 25
A Tairāwhiti hapū unveiled a pou whenua over Matariki weekend, marking the beginning of its journey to relocate and rebuild its marae after it was destroyed.
The council has proposed an extension to the existing alcohol ban area and to create a new ban in the Kaiti area.
Sat, Jun 14
MetService meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo told 1News a deep flow was expected to pass across the country late Wednesday into Thursday.
Tue, Jun 3
Gisborne residents call proposals 'a slap in the face' amid forestry concerns.
Environment
Sat, May 31
Almost half of the hospital roles are vacant, leading to exhaustion among staff.
Tue, May 27
Environmentalists are pleased with the outcome but believe these issues should be addressed through stronger regulations.
Police said several people were allegedly assaulted in and around Gladstone Rd and Lowe St on Saturday afternoon.
Sun, May 25
The 36-year-old fled on foot towards Whakarau Rd as an officer walked him to a police vehicle.
Wed, May 21
