Alex Campbell has lived and farmed at Hangaroa for a long time. He survived the fury of Cyclone Bola in 1988 and Cyclone Gabrielle this year. He talked to Avneesh Vincent about the differences between the two storms, the impact of forestry in the area and farm practices.


Perfect day for latest cruise ship visit to Gisborne
The cruise ship Regatta came calling on Saturday on a perfect Gisborne summer day – the first of two visits to these waters by the ship in the space of four days. Over 350 passengers on board came ashore to enjoy a trip on steam train Wa165, cycle...