East Coast
Forestry damage: 'I do understand the anguish'
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says he understands the anguish of farmers in the Gisborne region whose land has been damaged by flood-borne logging debris. Audio
Government keeping close eye on East Coast
Meka Whaitiri, MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti, and associate forestry minister, says a planned upgrade of last week's event in Tolaga Bay means the area will get more financial and technical support. Audio
Gisborne area prepares for another deluge
The Gisborne area is bracing for more heavy rain just a week after flash flooding hit Tolaga Bay. Our reporter Anusha Bradley joins us live. Video, Audio
More rain and wild weather hitting parts of NZ
Civil Defence is monitoring major rivers in the Gisborne area as more heavy rain is due in the region still saturated by last week's flooding. NIWA's forecaster, Chris Brandolino tells us what is in… Audio
A river of debris
Last week's torrential rain dumped one million tonnes of forest debris on Tolaga Bay farms. Even mature trees wouldn't have stayed standing in those conditions, forest experts say. Audio
A river of debris
Last week's torrential rain dumped one million tonnes of forest debris on Tolaga Bay farms. Even mature trees wouldn't have stayed standing in those conditions, forest experts say.
AudioIs this the end for forestry on the East Coast?
The chief executive of New Zealand's leading forestry service provider PF Olsen says the weekend's heavy rain in Tolaga Bay could spell the demise of forestry in the area. It comes as Minister Shane… Video, Audio
Months-long cleanup for Tolaga Bay after flash flooding
Tairawhiti Civil Defence Emergency manager Louise Bennett says the cleanup is going to take months, after flash flooding hit Tolaga Bay. Audio
Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
Family rescued from roof: 'We've lost everything'
A Tolaga Bay family who escaped a flash flood by climbing on their roof have been reunited with their dog almost three days after he was swept away in his kennel. Nina Maraki talks to Sharon… Video, Audio
Insight: Policing Domestic Violence - A New Direction
Anusha Bradley takes a look at a new approach to policing family violence. Audio
Domestic violence callout every four minutes in NZ
Police figures reveal there is a domestic violence callout every four minutes.
NZ medicinal cannabis product hits $2m in crowdfunding
Investors rushing to buy into what could be the country's first medicinal cannabis producer caused the crowd-funding site Pledge Me to crash for a two nights in a row. Audio
Tiny Island with big history on display
Portland Island is a tiny speck of land opposite the Mahia Peninsula with a rich history. An exhibition at the Wairoa Museum celebrates the island's history. Jenny Roper explains why the island is so… Audio, Gallery
Gisborne's P crisis
Gisborne has a desperate need for a methamphetamine detox and rehab centre with support for P users in the region stretched to breaking point. Audio
Gisborne woman's gang intimidation
Yesterday we covered a story published in the Gisborne Herald about a woman who stood up to gang members and was advised to leave town after a year of intimidation. Social justice advocate and… Audio
Gisborne woman told to leave town
A woman who stood up to gang members has been advised to leave town after a year of intimidation. Criminal barrister Jonathon Krebs says this is a very unusual situation. Audio
East Coast escapes worst as Hola moves away
The Gisborne region appears to have escaped unharmed from the remnants of Cyclone Hola overnight.
Gisborne braces for former tropical Cyclone Hola
MetService is warning the east coast of the North Island will get a battering later today or overnight. RNZ reporter Anusha Bradley says Gisborne locals are prepared, but not overly concerned. Audio
Gisborne Civil Defence on standby as Hola looms
Gisborne Civil Defence is on Standby with Cyclone Hola expected to hit overnight Audio
