East Coast
Rhythm and Vines attendees leave Gisborne road covered in rubbish
A Gisborne resident has told RNZ she was shocked to see the build-up of rubbish on the ground during Rhythm and Vines.
Too many drink-drivers caught leaving Rhythm and Vines - police
Police say too many drink-drivers caught leaving the Rhythm and Vines music festival let everyone down.
Data gap raises concern over housing for former prisoners
A lack of data held by the Department of Corrections on accommodation for former prisoners has raised concern among law and criminology experts.
Cyclone-battered East Coast rolls out red carpet for Rhythm and Vines crowds
The festival is celebrating its 21st birthday, and up to 30,000 people are expected to attend over three days.
'It's going to be a three-to-four year recovery, $1m-$1.5m probably' - station owner
Ten months after Cyclone Gabrielle, bad weather has left the recovery for many East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers stuck in the mud.
'Increased water insecurity': Danger looms for Gisborne's supply
A swathe of challenges face the Tai Rāwhiti freshwater supply including climate change, scarcity and wastage.
Cyclone-damaged roads and highways breaking up just weeks after being repaired
Locals are questioning the quality of bitumen used to repair the roads, disagreeing it could be weather-related. Audio
Rangatahi turning Cyclone Gabrielle-destroyed power pole into pou
Hawke's Bay youth are turning a power pole broken during Cyclone Gabrielle into a pair of pou, under the guidance of a local carving master. Audio
Cyclone-hit Great Walk to reopen in new year
The storm washed out parts of the track, flooded huts and wrecked a cable bridge.
'Tired' animal control officer killed Gisborne dog Sarge, inquiry finds
An investigation into the death of a Gisborne dog at the hands of council staff has detailed the sorry state the animal was returned to its owners in.
Tairāwhiti 'elves' busy helping out
Santa's elves have been busy in Tairāwhiti, creating wooden toys for deserving kids this Christmas. The toys are made during the year by members of the Gisborne Woodturners Club for Operation… Audio
Fears for growers' income if boggy ground prevents maize planting
Soggy ground conditions have left arable growers on the East Coast struggling to get maize in the ground.
East Coast pilot saves wedding day after commercial flight cancellation
A groom has made it to Auckland in time for his own wedding, after a desperate call to the owner of a small East Coast airline.
Rocket Lab aims to launch new mission next week
New Zealand company Rocket Lab is doing a dress rehearsal later today for its latest satellite mission.
'He gets it' - PM impresses locals on first official visit to cyclone-battered area
Luxon drove the crumbling SH2 with a handful of MPs on Friday morning to reach the small town, gauge progress of its recovery, and learn what it needs from the new government.
'She deserved more': Family of woman missing 4 years hope review will provide answers
Jamie Kaiwai was last seen four years ago and her car was found with the keys in the ignition at Tolaga Bay wharf.
Consultation fatigue taking toll on Gisborne tangata whenua
The stress of "consultation fatigue" is being felt by tangata whenua, according to two Māori ward councillors who have spoken out at recent meetings.
Treatment of man seeking HIV medication 'inappropriate' - report
A man trying to discreetly seek preventative HIV medication says he was humiliated by Gisborne Hospital staff and denied the drug.
Slip blocking State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa
Waka Kotahi says the highway was closed between Putorino and Kotemaori just before 4am Sunday, and there is no detour available.
Gisborne councillor apologises to mayor over meeting comments
A Gisborne district councillor has apologised to the mayor after criticising the council's approach to risk.