East Coast
Piri Sciascia: performing arts, language and Te Māori
Kim Hill talks to Professor Piri Sciascia, ONZM, retired recently as Deputy Vice Chancellor Maori at Victoria University of Wellington. He was one of four recipients of Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka at… Audio
Missing yacht found near Cape Runaway
An inexperienced 20-year-old sailor has been found off the East Coast by an air force helicopter.
Gisborne mayor's $20 koha 'does not translate into an offence'
Police say no offence was committed by Gisborne mayor Meng Foon when he placed money on a table at a Father's Day function last week. Audio
Quakes continue to shake East Coast
The East Coast of the North Island continues to be rattled by earthquakes, with two sharp shocks this morning.
Friends find missing 81-year-old's body in ute
An elderly man's friends have found his body in a car down a bank on the same road he lived on, after he was missing for five days.
Complaint laid over Gisborne mayor's $20 koha
A complaint under a rule not upheld since the 1920s has been laid against Gisborne's mayor for what he says was a donation at a party. Audio
Gisborne Mayor investigated for shouting drinks after complaint
Gisborne's mayor Meng Foon is under investigation for shouting drinks, after placing money down on a table at a Father's Day function last week. Audio
Raising the alarm when quakes strike
Reports of a post-quake tsunami on the way caused near-panic around Gisborne 10 years ago, and prompted a promise it wouldn't happen again. Did the authorities and the media get it right when a closer…
Strong aftershocks rattle East Coast
More strong aftershocks have rattled the East Coast with a 5.7 tremor among the shakes in the early hours of the morning.
Demolition of historic DOC building at Lake Waikaremoana begins
Demolition of the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre next to Lake Waikaremoana has now begun, despite protests from a group of architects and artists. Audio
East Cape braced for more aftershocks
Nervous East Cape residents are bracing for more strong aftershocks as the region continues to rumble, with another 4.2 shake in the early hours of the morning.
Big aftershocks need decisive action residents told
East Cape residents are being urged to look out for signs of powerful quakes and act decisively if a long or strong aftershock does strike.
Jack Lasenby: children, the bush, and writing
Kim Hill talks to Jack Lasenby, the author of many books, most notably the Uncle Trev and Harry Wakatipu stories for children. His new book, illustrated by Bob Kerr, is Grandad's Wheelies (Puffin)… Audio
East Cape quake: Civil Defence defends response time
Civil Defence has defended its response time to this morning's magnitude 7.1 earthquake, saying it did trigger an alert warning. Video
East Coast hit by biggest quake in 20 years
The East Coast was hit by its biggest earthquake in 20 years this morning, cracking houses and triggering a tsunami warning. Sharon Brettkelly reports from Hicks Bay. Video, Audio
East Coast residents flee to higher ground after quake
People rushed to higher ground this morning after a magnitude 7.1 quake struck off the East Coast. Video, Audio
Aftershocks continue after 7.1 quake rattles East Coast
Aftershocks are continuing in the East Coast where a 7.1 magnitude quake this morning damaged homes, triggered a tsunami warning and closed schools. Video, Audio
East coast quake
Concerns about the slowness of the issuing of a tsunami warning have been aired following this morning's 7.1 earthquake off the North Island's East Cape. Audio
Today's quake East Cape's most dramatic in years
Today's earthquake was the most dramatic the East Cape has seen in recent years, but large quakes in the area are nothing new.
East Cape residents assess damage amid aftershocks
Cracks in houses and fallen chimneys are among the damage being reported by East Cape residents as they cope with continuing aftershocks. Video
