East Coast
'There's no timeline': Communities in limbo awaiting categorisation of cyclone damage
East Coast residents are frustrated with the pace of decision making following Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Extreme danger' at beaches until after winter
Gisborne beaches will not be cleaned of woody debris until after winter despite the district council labelling the issue one of "extreme danger".
'They are my whānau': Willie Apiata heads $200K fundraising effort for cyclone-hit iwi
The Victoria Cross recipient auctioned off his medal to help an East Coast iwi.
Fibre hanging in the trees: How telcos are reconnecting Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti
Telecommunications companies say it's still a "very fragile" situation, and long-term fixes need to be found.
Iwi partnership aims to reduce cases of children being put in care
An East Coast iwi is partnering with the government to give iwi and local groups more say in decisions about uplifiting children.
Forestry companies undertake beach clean-up at Tolaga Bay
A third large scale beach clean-up funded by two major forestry companies has begun at Tolaga Bay.
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, and more going up
A sizeable chunk of state housing is on flood prone land, with more builds being put on land expected to flood in the future.
Red Cross defends pace of donation spending in wake of cyclone and floods
The organisation wants to avoid repeating mistakes it made following the Christchurch earthquake.
Wellington's Haywards Road to close for work
Widespread delays are expected across the Wellington Region and Coromandel Peninsula as major highway closures begin this week.
Saga ends for historic building, sold to Gisborne iwi for $1
A heritage building Gisborne District Council placed on private property without the landowner's permission has a new home with a Tai Rāwhiti iwi.
No sign of abandoned boat owner one year after vessel washed up
An East Coast harbour master is calling for changes to the country's boat ownership rules after a man abandoned his vessel and successfully evaded authorities for 12 months.
Controversial East Coast barge facility ‘getting close’
A group hoping to establish a controversial barge facility at the northern tip of the East Coast is confident it will get the project across the line in the coming months.
'It could have been a lot worse': Father's warning after girl trapped under log at beach
The father of a 10-year-old girl in hospital after being crushed by a massive log at a Gisborne beach is warning other parents to be on the lookout for the dangers posed by woody debris. Audio
Businesses on edge as Cyclone Gabrielle grants in huge demand
Demand far exceeds the funding available, but none have been given anything close to the per business cap.
Health will suffer with increasingly severe storms - experts
Climate and health experts warn storms like Cyclone Gabrielle will have increasingly devastating public health consequences as the world warms.
Ombudsman preparing for increase in complaints following cyclone
The Chief Ombudsman says he expects a rise in complaints on the back of extreme weather events, but it could take some time for frustration to boil over into a noticeable spike.
Census taskforce targets cyclone-hit Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
People living in flood-affected parts of Tai Rāwhiti might receive a knock at the door in the coming weeks.
'Stoked': Transportable homes arrive for some cyclone victims
Relocatable homes have arrived in Tairāwhiti, providing a welcome boost for some of those displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Section of main East Coast highway to close as heavy rain hits
Part of Tairāwhiti's main coastal highway will close tonight, as Easter travellers flood the roads and heavy rains are forecast, with no date for its reopening.
Large numbers of police out watching Easter drivers
Police will be out in force this Easter watching for dangerous drivers, and those travelling on cyclone-damaged roads and in heavy rain are advised to be cautious.
