Wairoa

Five gang members – a mix of Mongrel Mob and Black Power - were arrested and charged with a range of offences, including possession of offensive weapons, amid continued gang violen

The government commissioned the urgent review after more than 400 properties flooded when heavy rain pelted Wairoa on 26 June.

Two “urgent” reviews into what caused the flooding of Wairoa in June are expected to be completed soon.

Despite challenges and delays to repair projects in Wairoa, Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa are working tirelessly to get whānau home.

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust has this week handed over six kaumātua flats that were severely damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle and have since been repaired.

Acting Tairāwhiti Area Commander Inspector Darren Paki said he was pleased with the progress of the investigation.

Wairoa Police have arrested four gang members in relation to a brawl after a Wairoa rugby match on Saturday afternoon.

Wairoa will see additional policing teams after the rugby match on Saturday turned sour, with many people landing in the hospital.

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little called the gang brawl that occurred Saturday after a rugby match, which saw multiple people injured, “an embarrassment”.

Timber frames, a bath and a shower are all that remains in Marie Tuahine’s home after it was left severely damaged by June’s flood.