East Coast
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
Bacterial 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
Devastated farmer finds some cows got stuck swimming to safety
A Gisborne farmer is counting the loss to his livestock after several of his cows died as they tried to escape floodwaters. Audio
Forestry inquiry welcomed by sector groups
After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio
Wairoa's Mātangirau sings loudly for Day Two of Te Matatini
The second day of Te Matatini brought another 15 groups, including Wairoa's kapa Mātangirau - who journeyed through mud, break-downs and broken roads.
Health Minister details services for cut-off East Coast
Dr Ayesha Verrall describes access to health services for some cyclone-hit communities as a "an incredibly challenging situation" but says provisions are being made. Audio
Long road ahead to reinstate normal water supply to Gisborne
Gisborne industries could be waiting around two weeks before they can begin operating again as the desperate state of the city's water situation was hammered home at a meeting.
Air NZ boss says cheaper airfares at least year away, despite profit
Some cyclone-ravaged parts of the country are having to rely heavily on air travel due to damaged roads. Audio