Weather
Power outage in Napier likely to continue for some days
A lines company says power may be out to some of Napier for two weeks but not for most people. Audio
Pilots help restore power, communications in Hawke's Bay
Helicopter crews in Hawke's Bay are flying generators that will be used to reboot cellphone towers into remote locations.
Families search for news on isolated East Coast farms
As Cyclone Gabrielle moves away from New Zealand, thousands on the east coast are left dealing with the aftermath that is causing anguish and logistical problems.
How to get the best out of impaired communication networks
There are limited communications out of areas severely affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in the central North Island.
Thunderstorm, hail could be on way as North Island braces for more wild weather
The North Island could be in for more stormy weather, with a thunderstorm watch in place from 3pm until 10pm Thursday. Audio
Te Karaka "completely flooded"
In Te Karaka, inland from Gisborne, 500 people were evacuated at 5am on Tuesday, heading for safety on higher ground.
They were left stranded for more than a day with no communication.
It's an area… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland community leader - 'Where's the Council?'
Butterbean founder and Auckland community leader Dave Letele says there's no let-up in the support needed for thousands of flood-affected Aucklanders. He says government agencies and Auckland Council… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Further evacuations in central Hawkes Bay
People living on Drumpeel Road, Otane, in Central Hawke's Bay are being asked to "leave their properties immediately" and head to the CHB Municipal Theatre. Fire and Emergency services are on route… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ Reporter Lauren Crimp
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ Reporter Lauren Crimp reports live from Hawkes Bay region . Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Dargaville experiences more flooding
Late yesterday the Kaipara District Council warned residents who live along River Road, and Victoria and Logan Streets, as well as side streets and Finlayson Park Avenue to leave there homes, as high… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Latest on how long the power will be out
Some Napier households are being warned power will be out for at least another two weeks. Of about 40-thousand homes without power across Hawke's Bay, almost 32,000 of those are in and around Napier… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: New thunderstorm threat for affected regions
Metservice has issued a Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. Metservice forecaster Lisa Murray joins Kathryn for an update. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp
RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp is at the Civil Defence Centre in Hastings. A helicopter has gone to Wairoa this morning with star link comms and supplies, and there will be more going today. Wairoa is… Audio
North Island possibly in for more stormy weather
The North Island is in for more stormy weather on Thursday, with a new thunderstorm watch in place from 3pm.
Thunderstorms could be severe for northern and central parts of the North Island… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tail coming back for South and North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle is well off the coast of the country but her tail is coming back to flick up parts of the South and North islands.
Metservice is forecasting isolated showers across the North… Audio
Deputy PM: comms a major issue for parts of North Island
So three days after Monday's devastating cyclone, thousands of people across Tairawhiti, Hawke's Bay, Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel remain cut off, without power or cell phone coverage. At… Audio
Coromandel's Tairua locals stranded by blocked roads
At last, many Coromandel residents were able to enjoy a hot meal and a cold beer yesterday when the lights flickered on for the first times since Sunday night . But they're being warned that the… Audio
HUHA sets up temporary shelter for displaced animals
Animals have also been left homeless and shaken during Cyclone Gabrielle. To find out how they're being helped we visited HUHA at their temporary base at the Dog Exhibition Centre in South Auckland… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Fears cyclone death toll will rise, as body seen floating in water
A man helping chopper crews pluck people from roofs in flood-hit Hawke's Bay believes the death toll is likely worse than reported, having seen at least one body floating in water he could not reach.
What residents in Tairāwhiti, Coromandel and Hawke's Bay need to know
RNZ understands communities in cut-off regions have limited reception, here's what those in Tairāwhiti, Coromandel and Hawke's Bay need to know.
