4.4 earthquake hits Gisborne region amid cyclone onslaught
The quake struck 25km west of Gisborne at a depth of 22km.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: East Coast prepares for severe weather, families evacuated, roads flooded
People on the East Coast have begun evacuations in preparation for more bad weather.
'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beach
Oliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.
Worker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissal
The young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.
Six times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on record
Parts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.
Gisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industry
A boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.
Boy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operations
The youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.
Beach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debris
The youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.
Foresters call for independent inquiry into general 'mass failures' in East Coast storms
Young, weak soils and climate change combo results in huge general "resilience" issue.
Woman on life support after car crashes through house, hitting her while she ate dinner
The woman had sat down to a meal when a car came crashing into her home.
'They probably don't want or need it': East Coast braced for more rain
The area is still reeling after ex-cyclone Hale wreaked havoc last week.
'Be prepared': Warning to brace for new storm, residents at fresh cut off risk
Tairāwhiti residents have been told to have enough supplies for at least three days.
Weather: Second cyclone forming, battered East Coast faces 28-hour sub-tropical deluge
A second cyclone is forming, East Coast set to be hit with more rain this week.
Risky river crossing: East Coast resident cut off by storm heads out for supplies
Makatote residents were left with no supplies after the storm cut them off from main town.
‘East Coast disaster’: Environmental group calls for inquiry into forestry practices
An environmental group is centring on the forestry industry for the damage to East Coast.
Cyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'
Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.
Trapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highway
Today the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.
'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debris
In an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.
Cyclone Hale: Brave rescuers free family from submerged ute
They formed a human chain to pull the family from the ute in Ruatoria's Kopuaroa stream.
Saving history: All Black’s passionate mission to save ‘taonga’ of the East Coast
Cost of restoring and saving historic East Coast site could top $8 million.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
Nine youths arrested following spate of car break-ins
Four of the alleged offenders are under 13 and have been referred to youth services.
Gisborne musicians singing to win $10,000 on 5 Minutes of Fame
Gisborne's Five Minutes of Fame finalists.
Local Focus: Gisborne school bringing history to life
Tūranga Tangata Rite's new school building to become school syllabus.
Man seriously injured, wife traumatised after violent bashing by intruders seeking alcohol
His wife is traumatised after four men bashed the man at his home in Gisborne.
Local Focus: Inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs
Gisborne youth get real-world entrepreneurial learning.
Local Focus: Frocks on Friday getting people talking
Gisborne wāhine dress up to bring awareness to mental health.
Family's grief after US tourist killed on dream trip to NZ with 'love of his life'
Nicholas Simon loved the outdoors, and his last day alive was spent surfing, family say.
Local Focus: Gisborne, Wairoa and Ōpōtiki women get first dibs at Muster
Gisborne, Wairoa, and Ōpōtiki locals will be first to buy Shepherdess Muster tickets.
American tourist, 25, killed in car crash north of Gisborne
The 25-year-old man from Colorado was on a month-long holiday in Gisborne.
Agony and ecstasy: How rugby heroes triumphed over on-field tragedy
A day of deep sorrow ended in a day of joy for rugby fans on the East Coast.
Four seriously injured in Gisborne crash
Police were called to Matawai Rd in Te Karaka at 5.20pm.
Minister asks WorkSafe to explain why no inspector sent to forestry death
Michael Wood expressed his sympathies to Jason Rawiri's family.