East Coast
Thousands of dollars raised for whānau after deaths of three fishermen
The tragic deaths of three East Coast fishermen has sparked an outpouring of support from the fishing community across Aotearoa.
Wairoa households still cleaning up after last month's flood
The head of a Wairoa distribution centre says they are receiving up to 50 requests a day for basic needs and clean-up items. Audio
Wairoa housing help scheme launches
A service to help flood-affected Wairoa residents with housing came into force on Tuesday.
Mapping Tai Rāwhiti's worst eroding land
Gisborne District Council plans to designate high-erosion areas where farming and forestry must cease.
East Coast farmers 'feel forgotten'
Farmers in Te Tai Rāwhiti have made huge progress since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on the region last year. However, successive severe weather events mean the work is far from over. Audio
East Coast farmers 'feel forgotten'
Farmers in Te Tai Rāwhiti have made huge progress since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc on the region last year. However, successive severe weather events mean the work is far from over.
AudioEast Coast floods: Tragic week to linger long after waters recede - MP
Roading contractors and damage assessors are working through Matariki weekend after the severe flooding.
Lime juicing company 'just vanished' in flooding
Di Downey fled as the waters rose around her, blindly dodging logs and debris in the dark. Audio
Toasts for 'good Kiwi blokes' as community gathers to grieve fishermen
Tatapouri fishing club members have described the deaths of their friends as tragic, heartbreaking, and unbelievable.
Thousands donated to a family left 'devastated' after fishing tragedy
Friends of one of the three fishers set up a fundraising page to help his family pay for an unexpected funeral. Audio
Tairāwhiti farmers 'in limbo' as rain cuts them off from roads
With bridges to their properties destroyed, the farmers - many of the elderly - feel like their lives are at risk.
Gisborne river levels rise, second flood warning issued
Flights to Gisborne tonight have been diverted, and residents living near Hikuwai and Waipaoa rivers are being alerted to flood warnings.
Missing Gisborne fishermen: 'It is heartbreaking'
The three missing fishermen face second night at sea as the Gisborne community continues to wait anxiously for news.
Search for missing fishermen postponed
It's unknown if fishermen spotted in the water made it to a life raft dropped in the area. Follow updates with RNZ's blog.
Missing fishermen: Hopes boat pushed ashore during stormy conditions
Those missing are members of the Tatapouri fishing club and "very experienced" fishermen. Audio
Search for missing fishing boat in Gisborne 'challenging' due to conditions
The fishing boat - believed to have two people on board - has not been in contact with the coastguard in Gisborne since it left shore on Monday morning.
Fishing boat with two on board missing off Gisborne coast
A fisherman on another boat said he had turned around "because it was pretty gnarly".
Heavy rain and gales for Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay
Orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for the north-east of the North Island.
Truck rolls, delays on SH2 near Wairoa
The accident happened just after 7am Tuesday at Whakaki, leaving logs strewn across the road.
'Piripi is just mischief'
Piripi Takurua - who sprang to fame last year in The Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru, AKA Phillip - is back for another season of mischief. This time, he's heading across the ditch, reports Pōkere Paewai… Video
