Findings show that Civil Defence were overwhelmed by the scale, pace and magnitude of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Re-count puts Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti ahead of Te Ahi a Tahurangi
The double-hull waka, replicas of the craft used for long-distance voyaging, will travel from Te Ika-a-Māui to Kaiteretere for Te Hau Kōmaru, a week-long festival.
Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel has endorsed a report slaming the civil defence response to Māori during Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay.
Gisborne City Council mayor Rehette Stoltz claims Gisborne is a safe place, but that's not the case according to some locals.
Rainbow crossing painted over by Destiny Church protestors.
Warkworth police concerned about welfare of leopard tortoise and a green iguana nicked from the Ti Point park.
"Gisborne is a tight-knit community and will get through this."
A safe space in the heart of Kaitāia has opened its doors wide this week to welcome people needing after-hours mental health support.
Māori ward councillor Rawinia Parata said the wards were proving their worth, value and competence every time they came to the table.