Latest from Gisborne

No power in Gisborne area for days

It could be two or more days before the Gisborne area gets power after a light plane crashed into power lines this morning, cutting electricity to the city.

Are councils prepared enough for oil spills?

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

What a scorcher! Temperatures hit 34C

Temperatures in some parts of the country have climbed over 30 degrees before midday.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Freezer meals Gizzy style!

Gisborne catering company, Black Fig, have created their own, local meal delivery service. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Wairoa residents sick of dust

A petition to have one of Wairoa's main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road residents want it sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Wairoa residents sick of dust

A petition to have one of Wairoa’s main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road is just one of several rural roads residents want sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Horror crash: Driver escapes grave injury

For heavy transport driver Archie Simons of Hastings there was no option but to ride out a terror out-of-control moment and hope for the best.

Kiwi soldier honoured a century on

A century after his death, the family of Second Lieutenant Alexander Ormond have finally been able to honour his sacrifice.

Star springs surprise for Kiwi drama teacher

An inspirational drama teacher who travelled from Gisborne to England to see actor Jeremy Irons perform in a play had a welcome surprise at its conclusion.