Moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Bay of Plenty

Hundreds remain stranded as urgent supplies dropped off

Those cut off included about six to eight groups of holidaymakers, as well as residents.

Massive redwood tree crashes through Rangitikeī family home

Severe overnight winds brought down the massive tree onto the rural Hunterville property, leaving the house badly damaged but all occupants safe.

Hastings residents to pay cyclone recovery rates for next 16 years

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, the Hastings District Council was facing a $230m recovery bill.

Drivers told to stay off Hutt Valley roads amid flooding

Hutt City Council advised residents on Heather Grove and parts of Riverside Dr to leave their homes.