East Coast
The not so glamorous life of flower farming
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, on how growing flowers helps her juggle a busy young family while keeping her close to her roots in horticulture. Audio
Father of child who fatally shot hunter pleads guilty
John Atkins, 44, was shot in the forehead and died during a hunting trip in Tolaga Bay.
Gisborne farmers fight for cyclone bridge rebuilds
A collection of Gisborne families are still anxiously awaiting updates about council-owned bridges destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, cutting them off from public roads.
Gisborne forestry firm's plan to battle woody debris
A Gisborne forestry firm plans to install three steel debris nets to reduce the amount of woody debris clogging waterways after severe storms.
Shifting times for sheep in Wairoa
A changing climate and shifting land use has prompted Wairoa sheep and beef farmer Dave Read to develop a new breed of low-input sheep. Audio
Tokomaru Bay's leaky landfill fix in line to be fast tracked
Repairs to Tokomaru Bay's leaking landfill are desperately needed, say the residents who head out to collect the rubbish it strews on their beaches during severe weather events. Local…
Call for government to prioritise emergency management reforms
"They need to get on with it because we're getting more events these days," Wairoa's mayor says.
Father of child who allegedly shot hunter charged with manslaughter
John Atkins was out hunting with friends when he was fatally shot by a member of another party.
Biker with 'lit incendiary device' spotted outside Gisborne police station
The person was seen at 4.50am as a police unit was leaving the station, on Gladstone Road.
Man arrested for threatening two women with firearm
The 29-year-old is due to appear in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow.
Transitioning Tai Rāwhiti away from forestry
Experts are urging the government to put more effort into helping the region transition to more sustainable land use and other economic opportunities. Audio
From steering tractors to the helm of Leaderbrand _replacer_
Richard Burke, the man behind one of New Zealand's biggest horticulture groups, is looking forward to returning the reigns to the family which founded the business as it celebrates 50 years. Audio
The town cutting back on road cones
The council is hoping to reduce costs while it repairs roads that crumbled during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kerry Worsnop on a better approach to policy
Nuffield scholar and former Gisborne District Councillor Kerry Worsnop on how policymakers can better work with those on the land. Audio
Gisborne mayor wants to keep controls on forestry rules
The mayor of Gisborne wants reassurances her council will not lose its ability to apply strict rules to forestry on vulnerable land. Audio
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, but new rules about slash are threatening its survival.
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, and new rules about slash are threatening its survival. Audio
East Coast mayors call to make Eastern Institute of Technology a standalone institution
EIT was critical to their recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, the group of mayors said.
A cut above Couple making 'one of a kind' knives
Jacinda and Richy Sheridan have carved out a niche for themselves, making hunting and farm knives using deer antlers. Audio
Environmental group challenges forestry claims
Gisborne forestry firms are claiming economic strain from tight regulations, but environmentalists say the forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.
