Wild weather in Gisborne

The east coast prepares for gale-force winds and heavy rains.

A lone fisherman braves the beginnings of a prolonged and heavy period of rain on an old rail bridge over the Turanganui River near the Port of Gisborne. Photo / NZPA

Image 1 of 10: A lone fisherman braves the beginnings of a prolonged and heavy period of rain on an old rail bridge over the Turanganui River near the Port of Gisborne. Photo / NZPA