Emergency Services
Family harm reports rise in cyclone-devastated areas - 'People are under pressure'
Family harm incidents are on the rise in Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay - the two regions worst affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Work to clear damaged roads making progress
Work to repair the extensive damage to roads throughout the North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, is making progress.
Sections of six highways in Hawkes Bay and Tai Rāwhiti remain completely closed, while… Audio
Body found above Dart River near Glenorchy
A body has been found during the search for a missing hunter in steep terrain in Otago.
One killed in crash in Waitomo District
One person has died after a crash between a motorbike and a car in the Waitomo District, in Waikato.
'We are indebted to them': FENZ pays tribute to firefighters who died in Muriwai slip
Fire and Emergency has paid tribute to the firefighters who died this week as a result of a slip on Auckland's west coast.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Muriwai street evacuates with risk of slip
An emergency order went out today for residents of a Muriwai street to evacuate immediately. The suburb on Auckland's west coast was hit hard in the cyclone and the land is unstable. The community… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Emergeny alert in Gisborne as water fails
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has risen to eight and is expected to climb. Gisborne residents have been told to use water only for drinking and flushing the toilet due to a failure in a water… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay surf lifesavers now need support, new gear after rescues
The toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has risen to seven.
Many communities - some still isolated - are reeling after flash flooding ripped through their homes.
Dozens of volunteer surf lifesavers assisted… Audio
Woman rescued from Pakowhai says devastation unbelievable
A woman rescued from Pakowhai near Hastings says the devastation caused by the flooding there is unbelievable.
On Tuesday, Natalie Morgans and another 11 other Pakowhai residents gathered on a roof… Audio
Second firefighter caught in Muriwai landslide has died, Fire and Emergency says
The second firefighter caught in the Muriwai landslide has died in hospital, Fire and Emergency says.
Massive operation to reach people in Esk Valley, Awatoto
The massive operation to reach people continues.
Police are working through about 3000 reports of people who can't be contacted, but they stress some of those may be multiple reports about the same… Audio
Cyclone: Extra search and rescue workers in Hawke's Bay
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… Audio
Helicopter pilot on what he's seen in Hawke's Bay
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… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Update from Gisborne
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… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Most communication lines down in Napier
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… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hastings update
Hastings and Napier are still having issues with infrastructure after Cylone Gabrielle.
The regions were hit hard by the storm.
Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Kim Hill from Hastings.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Death in Gisborne linked to floodwaters
A fifth person has been confirmed dead in Cyclone Gabrielle, and police fear the huge storm may have taken even more lives.
The latest death, announced this morning, is a person in Gisborne who is… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Rescue operations continuing - Minister
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has risen to five, with the discovery of a body in floodwaters in Gisborne.
Authorities are working to establish whether there have been any more fatalities… Audio
Widespread devastation: Gabrielle in pictures
The full picture of the devastation from Cyclone Gabrielle is becoming clearer today. We've collected photos from RNZ journalists and readers from across the regions.
Body found in search for missing Muriwai firefighter
A body has been found by searchers looking for a missing firefighter under a collapsed house in Muriwai.
It's been more than 24 hours since Dave van Zwananberg went missing beneath the wreckage.
A… Audio
