29 Jan 2026

Around the motu: James Pocock, Editor of the Gisborne Herald

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 29 January 2026
Firefighters, one carrying a young girl, assist residents down a flood hit road covered with woody debris

Firefighters assist residents in flood hit Te Aroroa Photo: Fire and Emergency NZ

James discusses rescues at Te Aroroa during the recent flooding, a Swiss marathon runner's success after being  stranded at the Waioweka Campground by slips and the 8 year old who was joint winner in a $40,000 fishing prize.