East Coast
Cyclone and flood recovery support must be fiscally sustainable - Robertson
New Zealand needs to prepare for the reality that weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary floods will continue to happen 'more and more', the finance minister says. Audio
Reopening of SH2: Bailey bridges, boulders, dented rails and mist
The devastated stretch of SH2 between Napier and Wairoa has reopened, and reporter Kate Green drove the highway to get an early glimpse of how it lies now.
Gisborne Hospital nurses to strike over growing workloads
Ward 5 nurses say staff shortages have resulted in untenable workloads, burnout and resignations.
Gisborne bar granted permission to open near kura
The decision comes despite strong opposition at a recent hearing.
What effects did Cyclone Gabrielle have on native species?
Silt is clogging the rivers, birds are in the wrong place, and trout are in the drains. The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle have been devastating to native species.
'Affront to our ancestor': East Coast sports club seeks lease renewal on burial site
An East Coast sports club wanting to renew its lease on land it shares with a Māori burial site has sparked frustration from pockets of the community who call it a desecration.
Hastings post-cyclone recovery bill set to top $2 billion
The Cyclone Gabrielle recovery bill in Hastings is estimated to top $2 billion, once farms and orchards in the wider region are taken into account.
Coastal shipping route between Napier and Gisborne 'a success'
The Rangitata has made 13 trips between the two North Island cities in its first month of operation, transporting vital supplies after road closures caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
Whaitiri's defection 'small-fry' compared to losing Ardern - Davis
Labour's Kelvin Davis has brushed off the shock departure of Meka Whaitiri, while her leader has called it an "awakening". Audio
Neighbours stressed out by logging yard operating outside of consent conditions
A Gisborne logging company operating in an area shared with residential addresses has drawn the ire of locals.
Funding boost for silt removal in Hawke's Bay, Tai Rāwhiti
The government is putting $172 million into cleaning up silt and debris from Cyclone Gabrielle.
'There's no timeline': Communities in limbo awaiting categorisation of cyclone damage
East Coast residents are frustrated with the pace of decision making following Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Extreme danger' at beaches until after winter
Gisborne beaches will not be cleaned of woody debris until after winter despite the district council labelling the issue one of "extreme danger".
'They are my whānau': Willie Apiata heads $200K fundraising effort for cyclone-hit iwi
The Victoria Cross recipient auctioned off his medal to help an East Coast iwi.
Fibre hanging in the trees: How telcos are reconnecting Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti
Telecommunications companies say it's still a "very fragile" situation, and long-term fixes need to be found.
Iwi partnership aims to reduce cases of children being put in care
An East Coast iwi is partnering with the government to give iwi and local groups more say in decisions about uplifiting children.
Forestry companies undertake beach clean-up at Tolaga Bay
A third large scale beach clean-up funded by two major forestry companies has begun at Tolaga Bay.
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, and more going up
A sizeable chunk of state housing is on flood prone land, with more builds being put on land expected to flood in the future.
Red Cross defends pace of donation spending in wake of cyclone and floods
The organisation wants to avoid repeating mistakes it made following the Christchurch earthquake.