New Zealand‘We watched our town basically get drowned’- Community devastated to find homes goneAllen wept with the community last night, 'feeling their pain, anguish and anxiety'.15 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Hawke’s Bay floods - Amazing photo shows horse stranded on roofAnimals were forced to find any refuge they could as floodwaters rose.15 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Latest on Tairāwhiti GisborneProperties in Gisborne being assessed for storm damage, people asked to save water.14 Feb 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New Zealand‘We are totally cut off’: Gisborne Mayor, all roads in and out of region closedGisborne mayor pleads for residents to save water and limit travel.13 Feb 07:59 PM
New Zealand4.4 earthquake hits Gisborne region amid cyclone onslaughtThe quake struck 25km west of Gisborne at a depth of 22km.13 Feb 07:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: East Coast prepares for severe weather, families evacuated, roads floodedPeople on the East Coast have begun evacuations in preparation for more bad weather.13 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beachOliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.11 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandWorker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissalThe young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.08 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on recordParts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industryA boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.26 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandBoy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operationsThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.26 Jan 04:50 PM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debrisThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.26 Jan 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForesters call for independent inquiry into general 'mass failures' in East Coast stormsYoung, weak soils and climate change combo results in huge general "resilience" issue.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman on life support after car crashes through house, hitting her while she ate dinnerThe woman had sat down to a meal when a car came crashing into her home.18 Jan 08:48 AM
New Zealand'They probably don't want or need it': East Coast braced for more rainThe area is still reeling after ex-cyclone Hale wreaked havoc last week.17 Jan 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Be prepared': Warning to brace for new storm, residents at fresh cut off riskTairāwhiti residents have been told to have enough supplies for at least three days.16 Jan 08:28 PM
New ZealandWeather: Second cyclone forming, battered East Coast faces 28-hour sub-tropical delugeA second cyclone is forming, East Coast set to be hit with more rain this week.15 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandRisky river crossing: East Coast resident cut off by storm heads out for suppliesMakatote residents were left with no supplies after the storm cut them off from main town.14 Jan 12:04 AM
New Zealand‘East Coast disaster’: Environmental group calls for inquiry into forestry practicesAn environmental group is centring on the forestry industry for the damage to East Coast.13 Jan 05:10 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandTrapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highwayToday the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.12 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debrisIn an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.11 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandCyclone Hale: Brave rescuers free family from submerged uteThey formed a human chain to pull the family from the ute in Ruatoria's Kopuaroa stream.09 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandSaving history: All Black’s passionate mission to save ‘taonga’ of the East CoastCost of restoring and saving historic East Coast site could top $8 million.08 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNine youths arrested following spate of car break-insFour of the alleged offenders are under 13 and have been referred to youth services.21 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne musicians singing to win $10,000 on 5 Minutes of FameGisborne's Five Minutes of Fame finalists.21 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandFatal truck crash blocks SH35, Hicks Bay on East CoastThe road has now been cleared.19 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne school bringing history to lifeTūranga Tangata Rite's new school building to become school syllabus.12 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured, wife traumatised after violent bashing by intruders seeking alcoholHis wife is traumatised after four men bashed the man at his home in Gisborne.20 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneursGisborne youth get real-world entrepreneurial learning.18 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talkingGisborne wāhine dress up to bring awareness to mental health.10 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandFamily's grief after US tourist killed on dream trip to NZ with 'love of his life'Nicholas Simon loved the outdoors, and his last day alive was spent surfing, family say.05 Nov 08:43 AM
