New Zealand'Stress being released': Scientists monitor earthquake clusterA Government agency has recorded 34 earthquakes in the same spot this week.07 Aug 08:03 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.6 earthquake near RuatōriaGeoNet received 116 reports of the quake by 1.25pm.28 Jul 01:56 AM
New ZealandBig $142,857 Lotto win for small East Coast communityThe Four Square Ruatōria store manager said it felt great for a community member to win.28 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast15 Apr 04:45 PM
New ZealandProp to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' books15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom tin shack to toast of the town: The NZ city with an incredible business leader24 Nov 05:37 PM
KahuService academy students to march with veteransEast Coast rangatahi are honouring their tīpuna for Anzac Day.23 Apr 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFight over ex-AB's rugby ground - locals want sport banned on Māori battlefield siteA battle heats up over the home ground of a grassroots All Blacks rugby hero.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really dumb': NZ legislation leads East Coast medicinal cannabis company to export overseas"The industry has been created, but doesn't serve businesses that want to support NZ."27 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
KahuEast Coast MPs unite to help whānau burialsBurials have been delayed for up to six months because of the water table.07 Aug 07:23 PM
New ZealandRugby on edge: Two promising players suffer critical injuries mid-gameBoth players were transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.25 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuRuatōria's Radio Ngāti Porou 'a beacon for the future'The radio station's headquarters are in the small town of Ruatōria, north of Gisborne.13 Jun 01:49 AM
KahuNgāti Porou leader Selwyn Tanetoa Parata awarded knighthoodNgāti Porou Knight Selwyn Parata talks about his life08 Jun 06:25 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than othersWeather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.15 May 02:43 AM
NPCCyclone Gabrielle: Road destruction set to hit Heartland rugby heroes hardRugby - a unifying force on the East Coast - will be hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle damage.16 Mar 12:27 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgony and ecstasy: How rugby heroes triumphed over on-field tragedyA day of deep sorrow ended in a day of joy for rugby fans on the East Coast.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Emotional haka after rugby player dies during East Coast match'There are people crying tears of happiness and people who are crying tears of sorrow.'23 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandRugby player collapses, dies during celebration match, cup final goes aheadPlayers and spectators were left shocked after a player collapsed.23 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMum goes from stop-go sign operator to roading bossBreaking gender barriers is a serious business for East Coast pathfinder Kat Kaiwai.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging times ahead': Real costs of devastating North Island storms emergeLong clean-up ahead and millions in uninsured crop and stock loss.29 Aug 07:27 PM
RugbyHosea Gear selects Coffin for East CoastJosh Coffin leaves king Country Rams to play for Ngāti Porou East Coast in Heartland comp.25 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandTop Gear: How ex-All Black reignited provincial rugby battlersNgāti Porou East Coast went 54 games winless - but were still winners amongst their fans.21 Jun 02:00 AM
Kahu'I want some justice': Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over endless leasesContractual arrangements have stripped Māori landowners of control of their whenua.04 Jun 08:47 AM
New ZealandCostly road to recovery: Roading bill after three-day storm could top $50 millionParts of State Highway 35, hammered by March's storm, have been described as a "disgrace".24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Heartland warning after multiple rest home deathsHealth boss says rest home deaths highlight risks to 'vulnerable population'.04 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Life lessons from Les - 103 not outWWll veteran Les Morice has a peaceful recipe for a long and healthy life.15 Nov 02:27 AM
