East Coast
Commercial building fire in Gisborne prompts evacuation
Police say the building on Cochrane Street in Elgin caught alight about 7pm on Thursday.
'A lot of hurt in this area': Gisborne couple say council let their community down
A Gisborne couple tasked with an eye-watering clean-up feel they were neglected by the district council.
Police still seek man who disappeared during Cyclone Gabrielle
Police are renewing their appeals for sightings of a man who disappeared about the time Cyclone Gabrielle hit Hawke's Bay and the East Coast.
Forestry contractors left without work to be relocated
Forestry estates in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay have suffered significant damage.
New flight service allows some to avoid damaged roads between Gisborne and Ruatoria
A new flight service has been launched on the East Coast giving vulnerable communities the ability to avoid damaged roads in the region. Audio
Gisborne's Tāiki e! bringing together communities for solutions
When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Tai Rāwhiti's rangatahi jumped in to lend a hand.
Forestry waste from council-owned plantation big factor in cutting off Gisborne's water supply
Slash and whole trees from Gisborne District Council's joint-venture forest appear to have played a significant role in damaging the city's main water supply during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What does recovery look like for Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay?
A multi-sector rural coordination group met in Gisborne yesterday to draw up a blueprint to help farmers, growers and families work through the monumental challenges left in Cyclone Gabrielle's wake… Audio
Relentless rain forces resident to evacuate from three places
The relentless rain has finally eased over Gisborne, and families evacuated from Mangapapa are looking forward to a night at home.
Families evacuated, roads closed as flooding hits Gisborne suburb
Several families left or were evacuated from the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa overnight. Audio
Police revise number of uncontactable to five, Gisborne man considered missing person
The number of people uncontactable after Cyclone Gabrielle has been revised after a new report was made.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tradies working for free in Te Karaka
Tradies have been working for free in Te Karaka out of what they describe as a labour of love to help their community.
Heavy rain warnings issued for Marlborough, North Canterbury, possible future cyclones closely watched
Regions across the country are preparing for more rain as MetService issues a number of severe weather warnings.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Size of debris dam illustrates huge challenges ahead
First person - Flying over Te Tai Rāwhiti shows the scale of the job ahead to restore access between Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia Springs, writes Ashleigh McCaull.
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no… Audio
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no…
AudioBacterial diseases thriving in post-cyclone conditions
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers to be alert as case numbers rise.
Fighting spirit from Tai Rāwhiti farmers: 'We will make something better'
One farmer says his farm got "smoked" but it will be a chance to build back in a more environmentally sustainable way.
'It's unreasonable': Residents fume over being left to dispose of cyclone silt
Gisborne people clearing silt from flooded homes and businesses are not impressed with the council's solution on how and where to dump it.
Forestry industry braces for reform: 'We do agree things need to change'
There is "no magic wand" to sort the forestry slash problem but a robust science-based inquiry may help, an industry boss says. Audio
