East Coast
East Cape residents assess damage amid aftershocks
Cracks in houses and fallen chimneys are among the damage being reported by East Cape residents as they cope with continuing aftershocks. Video
East Coast still feeling aftershocks
Aftershocks are still being felt on the East Coast, after a 7.1 earthquake hit off the East Cape this morning. The quake struck at 4.40am about 130km north-east of Te Araroa and was 55km deep. We get… Audio
Hicks Bay crayfisher getting ready to go out to sea
Hicks Bay crayfisher John Campbell junior is down on the beach now getting ready to go crayfishing. Audio
Taharora Marae local says about 25 moved away from coast
Taharora Marae local Haro McIlroy is up on a hill above Waipiro bay with about 25 others who have moved away from the coast. Audio
Hick's Bay residents are gathering in Hick's Bay Lodge
Residents from Hick's Bay just north of Te Araroa, have headed straight up the hill to their assembly point at Hick's Bay Lodge Audio
Latest on quake from our Gisborne correspondent
Our correspondent in Gisborne, Murray Robertson, has the latest. Audio
Earthquake strikes off East Cape
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of East Cape.
Gisborne fishers want town basin protected
Recreational fishers in Gisborne are building a case for a marine park to cover the town basin to protect it from commercial interests. Video, Audio
Power cut to hundreds of homes
Hundreds of homeowners in Taupo and Hawke's Bay remain without power after a wintry weekend of snow, wind and freezing temperatures. Rangataiki Tavern owner Duncan Klaus is one of them. Video, Audio
Gisborne the city of two people, one story
A red-faced Captain Cook looked over the Turanganui River last week in the latest in a spate of vandalism which has triggered debate on the Māori perspective on the explorer.
The Sweetness of the Kumara
In part one of this four part series, Te Ahi Kaa seeks out a variety of interpretations of whakatauki or proverbial sayings, this week Kaore te kumara e korero ana mo tona ake reka, The Kumara doesn't… Audio
Statues of Captain Cook repeatedly vandalised in Gisborne
Statues of Captain Cook are being repeatedly vandalised in Gisborne. Josh Wharehinga from the Gisborne District Council explains why tensions are high. Audio
Small quake hits near Waipukurau
A Hatuma resident felt a rumble sweeping through his home as a small earthquake hit the East Coast of the lower North Island.
He Tāonga kōrero - Spectrum in Te Araroa 1989
The producers pf documentary series Spectrum covered a range of stories that captured the essence of the country over 44 years. Te Ahi Kaa digs into the Spectrum vaults and features stories from Alwyn… Audio
People power: communities and change
Locals in an East Coast community have helped reduce child maltreatment by tackling the problem themselves, rather than waiting for outsiders to come help. Audio
Council knew Waihi Dam breached consent
A company whose damaged dam poured silt into Wairoa waterways had been breaching its resource consent for years.
Mother jailed for killing baby over crying
A young mother who killed her baby by shaking him when she couldn't cope with his crying has been sent to jail for two years.
Regional Wrap
Feijoa harvesting's underway, at Ruatoria on the East Coast the ewes are in good nick for the ram and a young Taranaki dairy farmer is gearing up for National awards. In the South Island, fruit… Audio
Protest becomes 'victory' for Carl's Jr workers
Planned protests have been called off after offers to compensate Carl's Jr workers disadvantaged by the sale of a restaurant in Gisborne.
Whairiri Ngata welcomed home for the last time
The skies opened above Hiruharama Marae last night, torrential rain poured down as about 100 mourners welcomed broadcaster and author Whai Ngata home to Ruatoria. Audio
