Investigators will begin combing through the wreckage of a plane crash that killed two people and cut power to 20,000 homes in the Gisborne region.

The pilot who died in a plane crash near Gisborne today, George Anderson, has been described as "an extraordinary, funny, vibrant young man.

Long queues have formed at two petrol stations in Gisborne apparently driven by an earthquake predicted posted on Facebook.

GNS Science says the probability of a big quake has increased following the Kaikoura earthquake.

Police have reached the site where a light plane has crashed near Gisborne today.

It could be two or more days before the Gisborne area gets power after a light plane crashed into power lines this morning, cutting electricity to the city.

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

A tractor has flipped in a crash with a truck on the outskirts of Gisborne this morning.

Govt says a public message about unusual seismic activity under the North Island was not a cause for alarm.

It may be time to put away the togs - scorching temperatures on Wednesday aren't likely to be repeated today, the MetService says. While

Temperatures in some parts of the country have climbed over 30 degrees before midday.

Now the North Island is on the move as a massive silent quake strikes Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.

Primary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.

A person is in custody after police found a suspected P lab yesterday.

Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has reignited the debate about the name Poverty Bay, suggesting the Maori name should be added. But some locals say that doesn't go far enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has reignited the debate around the use of the name Poverty Bay, suggesting the Maori name Turanganui-a-Kiwa should be added. But some locals say that doesn't go far enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gisborne police are searching for a Taser, after a holster became dislodged during a struggle with youths who shot fireworks at officers.

Gisborne Real Estate agent George Horsfall, 23, is helping other young people buy their first home, as he has just done. The region has New Zealand's second highest proportion of mortgage holders under 30. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Gisborne catering company, Black Fig, have created their own, local meal delivery service. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gisborne catering company, Black Fig, have created their own, local meal delivery service. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

East Cape was shaken by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake last night. GeoNet reported a preliminary magnitude after the shake just before

The Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer 'coast to coast' ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer ‘coast to coast’ ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Minister of Education Hekia Parata will be making a big move after she finishes her role in government next year.

Congestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.

A petition to have one of Wairoa's main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road residents want it sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Emaciated dogs have been uplifted from a Ruatoria property after a visitor discovered them tied up next to the decomposing body of another dog.

The old Raupunga store burnt to the ground on Thursday morning. Wairoa chief fire officer Grant Duley said they were called to property

A man understood to be struggling to save his son from drugs and mental issues is now facing possible charges over the fatal shooting