East Coast
Severe thunderstorm warning for southern Waikato
Thunderstorms moving around the North Island are forecast to be moving towards southern Waikato at about 5pm.
Work to protect Gisborne's fragile water supply to lose funding
A report presented to the council lays bare a stark warning that plant and animal control gains could be lost.
Temporary fix to 'pretty significant' landslide expected in one week
A temporary fix to a large landslide which destroyed part of a road between Wairoa and Gisborne on Tuesday is expected in a weeks' time. Audio
'Cruel blow': Gisborne road closed again by massive slip
A large landslide swept away a section of road between Wairoa and Gisborne on Tuesday night, cutting off about 1500 residents in the Hangaroa area.
Large section of East Coast back road collapses, motorists warned to use alternative route
Tiniroto Road has previously seen damage from flood events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Mixtape: Toni Huata
Our guest picking the music over the next hour is composer, champion of Maori music and vocal powerhouse Toni Huata. Audio
Gisborne beach to close for emergency pipe repair
Urgent repairs to Gisborne's wastewater outfall pipe will close a section of Midway Beach for at least five days.
Owners of euthanised Gisborne dog: 'We have so many precious memories'
The owners of a dog mistakenly put down by Gisborne District Council staff are calling for an end to the controversial killing method used on their pet.
Yellow stickers going missing from cyclone-damaged homes
Yellow stickers attached to the front of unoccupied cyclone-damaged homes in Te Tai Rāwhiti have been mysteriously disappearing.
Flood warning for Waipaoa river near Gisborne; ferries affected
Gisborne has issued a flood warning for the Waipaoa River near the settlement of Te Karaka.
Council worker resigns after mistakenly putting down family's pet dog
The Gisborne animal control officer responsible for killing a family's beloved pet dog by mistake has resigned.
'Grievous' error: Council puts down Gisborne family's pet dog
Gisborne District Council says it is investigating the "very unfortunate incident".
'We're expecting the worst of the rain to come through today'
Heavy rain warnings are in place for the Gisborne and Eastern Bay of Plenty region with the worst of the downpour expected this morning. Audio
Heavy rain on the way for Gisborne, eastern Bay of Plenty
Flood-weary Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty are next in line for heavy rain - after the lower South Island was battered last week.
Gisborne library patrons lash out at 'threatening' new fence
Elderly Gisborne residents are furious a new council safety fence has blocked their shortcut to the library.
Gisborne gets the hottest September day on record
Gisborne is experiencing its hottest September day on record, topping a previous high set in 1955.
Govt approves funding for flood resilience work in Tai Rāwhiti
The government has approved $15 million to raise about 200 homes at risk of future flooding - more than half of them in the Tai Rāwhiti settlement of Te Karaka.
More than $13m in cyclone funds will not be touched until 2024
The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund will not be open for applications until early next year, but affected communities say that money is needed now.
Taonga species planted at Ruatōria aerodrome to increase flood protection
Two thousand native trees have been planted by Ruatōria locals to protect their aerodrome from flooding.
East Coast beach residents cut off by slip
Access to Waihau Bay, also known as Loisels, has been cut off since the weekend of 24 June.