Tairāwhiti
Wairoa's Mātangirau sings loudly for Day Two of Te Matatini
The second day of Te Matatini brought another 15 groups, including Wairoa's kapa Mātangirau - who journeyed through mud, break-downs and broken roads.
Health Minister details services for cut-off East Coast
Dr Ayesha Verrall describes access to health services for some cyclone-hit communities as a "an incredibly challenging situation" but says provisions are being made. Audio
Call for amnesty so overstayers can help with cyclone clean-up
Overstayers in cyclone-hit regions should be granted an amnesty, a Tongan community leader says. Audio
Gisborne neighbours band together to clear silt and sludge
Cleaning up the flood silt is like scooping up sludgy stinky cow pats, one Gisborne resident says after Cyclone Gabrielle, as he reflects on regrowing his garden.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tolaga Bay waiting for cleaning essentials
A Tolaga Bay leader says they need basic supplies like cleaning equipment, skips and a dump that is open so people can start clearing sludge from their homes. Audio
Gisborne businesses begin to reopen - but with water restrictions
Civil Defence has spelled out which Gisborne businesses can open under water restrictions and what rules they must follow.
A view from above: surveying the damage in Tairāwhiti
RNZ reporter Kate Green joined a Civil Defence fly-over in Tairāwhiti as the crew surveyed the extent of cyclone damage and unchecked zones.
Forestry slash at beach: 'It is a terrible tragedy'
The death of a child on a slash-covered beach could have been prevented, residents say, and the tragedy has reignited calls for action on forestry slash. Audio
More heavy rain expected for Gisborne as Cyclone Hale cleanup continues
The state of emergency could soon be lifted, as Tairāwhiti authorities work to restore basic services to communities reeling from Cyclone Hale as more rain threatens.
Tairāwhiti tops hazardous drinking list
Tairāwhiti has the highest hazardous drinking rate in the country according to a report presented to Gisborne District Council.
Tairāwhiti locals fed up with impact of constant storms
Locals say Tairāwhiti has had a constant hammering of bad weather - with at least five storms in the past year shutting off roads and cutting off communities.
Gisborne flooding partially closes State Highway 35
Flooding in the Gisborne region has closed State Highway 35 in two places between Hicks Bay and Te Araroa, and between Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia Springs. Audio
Fake bookings hamper Tairāwhiti vaccination efforts
More than 1000 fake vaccination bookings have hampered efforts to get people jabbed in Tairāwhiti, the region with the lowest Covid-19 vaccination rates.
Cardiology care closer to home for East Coast
A cardiology team in Gisborne is crediting stronger relationships with Ngāti Porou for the success of recent remote clinics.