A total fire ban was introduced across Tairawhiti today as the region dries out rapidly and the fire risk rises daily.
It came into force from 8am.
The introduction of a prohibited fire season means n...
The newest recruit into the swelling ranks of the superstock class at Gisborne Speedway Club finished runner-up in the prestigious Superstock World Invitational 240 championship on Saturday night at t...
Nick-of-time intervention by an Eastland Network contractor prevented what could have been a tragedy last night after a stationwagon took out a power pole and live lines came down on Back Ormond Road....
The paid surf lifeguards who have kept an eye on water users at the main Gisborne beaches over the peak of summer finished their duties yesterday in what has been a rescue-free season for them.
The do...
Tairawhiti police have been trialling the use of e-bikes this summer as part of increased accessibility and visibility in the community and they say it has worked a treat.
In 2020 police trialled the ...
The week ahead will see some high temperatures in the Gisborne district and people are being asked to be aware of their water use.
MetService forecasters predict the mercury will hit close to or over ...
Tairawhiti police will focus on more harmful drugs like methamphetamine and synthetics instead of aerial cannabis operations.
But police will still target commercially grown cannabis, said area comma...
Stockcar racer James Clarke (29G) made the final of the New Zealand Stockcar Championship at the Meeanee Track in Hawke's Bay on Saturday night.
Clarke's effort was huge, given there were 244 cars inv...
A small portion of the top of East Cape continues to experience significant soil moisture deficit with the potential to develop into a drought, says the latest Hotspot Watch from the National Institut...
A MAN was arrested last night after he allegedly shattered windows on the Gladstone Road side of the Gisborne Police station, causing several thousand dollars worth of damage.
Police said the man, who...