East Coast
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
History with Dr Grant Morris
Today Dr Grant Morris looks at the history of flooding on the East Coast. Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on the east coast of the North Island. NZ has a long history of flood… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle worsens Gisborne's housing crisis
The massive storm damaged scores of homes, motels are full in the city and more than 560 people are on a waiting list for social housing.
Midweek Mediawatch - cyclone talkback backlash
Midweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock talks to Susana Lei'ataua about coverage of Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction - and the backlash against talk radio hosts who played the disaster down early on. Also… Audio
Helpers 'literally taking a load off shoulders' in water crisis
Water is a sought after resource in Gisborne where restrictions mean many on town supply are going without showers, and turning the washing machine on is a distant memory.
The painstaking effort for businesses to stay open in Gisborne's water crisis
Business owners in the cyclone-hit city are desperate to keep their doors open during the water crisis and are resorting to filling buckets and drums to do so.
Volunteers work tirelessly to deliver supplies to cut-off communities
East Coast volunteers and authorities are scrambling to get much-needed supplies into the right hands as about 100 communities in the area remain cut off.
Donations and goodwill sent from around Aotearoa
Donations and messages of goodwill have been flooding in from around the country for devastated Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Auckland communities.
Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-up
Overstayers in cyclone-hit regions should be granted an amnesty, a Tongan community leader says. Audio
Gisborne neighbours band together to clear silt and sludge
Cleaning up the flood silt is like scooping up sludgy stinky cow pats, one Gisborne resident says after Cyclone Gabrielle, as he reflects on regrowing his garden.
Forestry's uncertain future on the East Coast
Cyclone Gabrielle has once again highlighted the problem of forestry slash and the damage it does. Audio
Post-cyclone updates: PM calls for calm after rumours on crime in flooded areas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins responded to reports of crime in flood-ravaged areas and people setting up community checkpoints to deal with incidents.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tolaga Bay waiting for cleaning essentials
A Tolaga Bay leader says they need basic supplies like cleaning equipment, skips and a dump that is open so people can start clearing sludge from their homes. Audio
Silt poses health risk, wear a mask when cleaning up, Civil Defence warns
People helping to remove silt from communities hit by Cyclone Gabrielle are being warned it is a health risk and they should wear masks.
Temporary villages on the cards for homeless in East Coast - MBIE
Thousands of people displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle will need new forms of temporary accommodation, an official believes. Audio
'Err on side of caution': Council opts to red-sticker nine houses in Gisborne
Nine homes in Gisborne have been red-stickered following Cyclone Gabrielle and a further 149 yellow-stickered.