
Hero in a dozer: Flood disaster averted by contractor's actions
Not all heroes wear capes. Some drive bulldozers.
Not all heroes wear capes. Some drive bulldozers.
Gisborne's Fifties Forward fitness class soon to celebrate 30th anniversary
Man's injuries no accident, say police
Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.
East Coast road damage includes lanes suddenly falling into rivers.
Gisborne area boutique winery founded by prominent vintner Nick Nobilo has been sold.
New flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.
Settled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.
Road closures, power outages and a 'boil water' notice continue after days of flooding.
DJ Laura Lush is the creator of Ninth Wave Sound, a feminist sound system.
Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan has arrived in the region.
Mercy dash for sick kaumātua stuck on property which now resembles an "island".
Residents were evacuated overnight and hundreds are still without power.
Civil Defence official tells East Coasters to brace for another rough night
Flood-prone East Coast residents urged to evacuate now or 'prepare to ride out the storm'.
'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'
A severe weather warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Taupō.
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said Tokomaru Bay had been 'cut in half' due to damage on the bridge.
"If the farm goes, so does the school" - Toby Williams, Federated Farmers.
"For someone that walked with so much greatness, he was a humble man."
The civil defence warning comes as heavy rain is forecast next week.
Overseas returnees move to Gisborne for a better family life.
Music lovers will be able to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary in December.
A Rhythm and Lines fundraiser in Gisborne will feature 3 hours of non-stop line dancing.
"I wasn't ready to go, I wasn't going without a fight."
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.
Health authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.