‘Worse than Gabrielle’: Locals where dead fishermen found describe horrible rescue conditions
The wild weather had been the worst one local had seen in three decades.
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Tairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weather
Gisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
The 4-year-old is in a stable condition after undergoing two surgeries.
Coast hammered: Widespread damage left in storm's trail
Southerly storm closed roads, caused self evacuations and widespread power outages.
400 Wairoa homes impacted by flooding, highways closed across Hawke's Bay
The storm-hit East Coast begins to emerge from heavy rain, flooding and gale-force winds.
East Coast spared worst of flooding: debris being cleared, some power outages
East Coast communities are keeping a close eye on weather conditions after heavy rainfall.
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Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
Te Karaka community evacuates as river hits 7.5m
About 90 evacuate to Gisborne; others to Te Karaka Area School for safety.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
Cut-off farmers get specialised first aid training, as repairing bridges is taking time
Ongoing wait taking a mental toll on stricken farmers.
Storm sees roads closed in Tairāwhiti, sewer valves opened
Heavy rainfall and strong wind warnings remained in place overnight.
Investment deal now signed for Eastland Generation with Obayashi
'Great example of how New Zealand and Japanese companies can successfully collaborate': PM
Sellout bull sales at all three Gisborne studs
'Loyal buyers went to town and secured all they were after.'
Gisborne letter writers like Grey St changes and trail extension, worry about fast-track bill
Gisborne letters: Liking Grey St changes, trail extension, worried about fast-track bill.
Ocean rescue mission: Two in water, one missing
Urgent efforts made by sea and air in atrocious conditions
We're back: LPSC Traktion of old send warning
Paikea pipped Girls' High in the Gisborne club hockey game of the weekend.
Search continues for fishing boat missing off Māhia with three Gisborne men on board
The 7m craft and its occupants failed to return from a fishing trip on Monday afternoon.
Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge
Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
Massive clean-up after East Coast holiday park flooded
Floodwaters went through the Te Araroa camp yesterday morning and evacuations came close
Gisborne students nab awards at Shakespeare festival
Most Promising Actor and dance awards for Gisborne students at Shakespeare festival.
Hipkins in Tairāwhiti: Listening tour part of policy review
Labour reviews policies post-defeat; Hipkins focuses on listening tours.
A Budget for all New Zealanders with highlights for Tairāwhiti: Dana Kirkpatrick
OPINION: A Budget for all New Zealanders with highlights for Tairāwhiti - MP Kirkpatrick.
Tangihau bull smashes NZ record sale price: $135,000
'Unreal result' in total clearances at Tangihau, Orere stations
From Gisborne to Saracens: Burke's rugby journey continues
Burke to join Saracens after NPC season with Canterbury.
Waikohu, YMP power to Gisborne premier victories
Waikohu too strong for OG Whāngārā; YMP brush aside Gisborne Girls' High.
Eastland Port's Robb named PRINZ Young Practitioner of the Year
'It’s a privilege to humanise the hard-working people behind the gates at the port.'
Wood build-up over two decades being removed from remote East Coast beach
Wood build-up over two decades being removed from remote East Coast beach.
Tairāwhiti women leading way in forestry safety
'That has to be a win for women and for our communities.'
Last of the Cancer Society daffodils for Māhia’s Mev
Long-time supporter of cancer fight in honour of late friend.
Let the games begin at Māhia's new sports courts
'It’s been a long-held dream for the community.'
East Coast studs primed for Angus bull sales
The region's Angus studs set to sell around 400 young bulls
Dave Read: 'Permanent forests' will leave a huge carbon liability for future generations
OPINION: Radiata-to-natives plan looks like greenwashing.