Morning Report

Some growers in Hawke's Bay have just seen for the first time the devastation from the Cyclone to their orchards.

Catherine Wedd is the National Party's candidate in Tukituki and has sat on the New… Read more Audio

Authorities are looking at "exploring alternative options via sea or air" for fuel supplies in areas hard hit by the cyclone.

Service stations are only slowly reopening and parts of Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

Eighteen extra search and rescue workers have been sent to Hawkes Bay to help with firefighters efforts.

Hundreds of people have been saved since the region was flooded on Monday, but Fire and… Read more Audio

The Defence Force now has 700 people helping with the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, up from 200 on Tuesday night.

A fleet of NH90 helicopters have been assessing damage, helping with rescue… Read more Audio

The death toll in Cyclone Gabrielle has risen to five, with a body being found in Gisborne flood waters.

There are concerns the death toll could rise further, with about 1400 people being reported… Read more Audio

Hospitals in Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay have managed to remain in operation despite power and internet outages.

Gisborne Hospital only has a week of fuel to run its generators, but is able to access… Read more Audio

Napier's mayor is reminding those who are worried about friends and family that access to internet and phone services remains limited for many. 

Kirsten Wise says it is difficult to get information… Read more Audio

Foodstuffs is asking everyone in the North Island to only buy what they need at the supermarket while they try to get essential stock out to cut-off regions. Supplies have been sent by helicopters… Read more Audio

A strong earthquake centred off the Kāpiti Coast last night has been upgraded to a magnitude 6-point-3.

The long, strong quake hit around twenty to eight, 50 kilometres north-west of Paraparaumu and… Read more Audio