East Coast
Second day of school disrupted for Gisborne students
A school principal in the Gisborne region is hoping flood waters have receded enough for school to open today. Audio
Hundreds remain stranded in town near Gisborne
The Gisborne region is facing a clean up this morning as roads closed most of yesterday finally open after flooding. Audio
Rain eases in Gisborne, communities still cut off
The small township of Te Karaka, west of Gisborne, is still cut off this evening after heavy rain and extensive flooding forced the closure of State Highway 2. Audio
Man trapped with broken leg - up a tree
A Gisborne man is recovering in hospital with a broken leg after being trapped metres up a willow tree he was trimming.
Warnings remain in place for East Coast of NZ
Warnings remain in place for coastal areas of New Zealand after yesterday's massive earthquake off the coast of Chile which sent tsunamis racing across the Pacific. Audio
Tension over East Coast oil exploration
Māori on the East Coast are gearing up to oppose plans to explore for oil and gas off Gisborne. Audio
School hooks up neighbours with UFB
An isolated kura on the East Coast of the North Island is to share its ultra-fast broadband with the community at a reduced cost.
East Coast Maori starting to mobilise against oil exploration
Maori on the East Coast are starting to organise in opposition to plans to explore for oil and gas off the coast of Gisborne. Audio
Council approves Waiapu River agreement
The Gisborne District Council has unanimously approved an agreement with Ngati Porou to jointly manage the Waiapu River and its tributaries.
Ron Crosby: kupapa
Blenheim author and former court lawyer, whose interest in exploring the bush and back country areas of New Zealand led to an interest in writing on New Zealand history. His new book is Kupapa: the… Audio, Gallery
Ruatoria residents' fight for bank rewarded
A credit union's decision to provide banking facilities has been met with relief by residents after Westpac decided to close the only bank left in town.
Wairoa, Gateway to the Galaxy?
While many small towns around New Zealand struggle to retain businesses, people and jobs - others like Wairoa in Hawkes Bay has its sights set on attracting new business from outer space. The town… Audio
East Coast Hapu warn they could challenge forestry standards
Hapu on the East Coast warn proposed national standards for forestry could breach their Treaty settlement. Audio
More erosion is predicted for Gisborne
The Gisborne District Council is concerned planned new forestry rules will undermine the years of work they've been doing to reduce erosion on the East Coast. Audio
Arapata Hakiwai
Arapata Hakiwai is the Kaihautu at Te Papa Tongarewa leading Matauranga Maori and the museum's engagement with iwi. He manages the Repatriation Programme, responsible for the recent return of human… Audio
Gisborne freight companies struggle to get trucks out
The road closures both north and south of Gisborne have been a headache for freight companies getting farm produce to the markets and ports, and supplies back to the city. Audio
Hundreds without power around Gisborne
Hundreds of homes and farms in the Gisborne area are facing another cold night without power. Audio
Power being restored to most households in Gisborne
About 500 customers are still without power in the Gisborne area. Audio
Road closures, power cuts continue on East Coast
Hundreds of people in the Gisborne area face another cold night without power. Audio
Listener Feedback to Saturday 4 July 2015
Noelle McCarthy reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 4 July 2015. Audio
