Weather
Metservice's Heath Gullery updates on overnight weather
Thousands of people across the north island have endured another night without power and cellphone coverage. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the damage from Cyclone Gabrielle was the most… Audio
'Completely isolated' Wairoa only has one day's food, Civil Defence says
Wairoa is completely cut off overnight and only has one day worth of food and enough drinking water for two days, Hawke's Bay Civil Defence says.
Woman dies after bank collapses on home
While severe weather is forecast ease in most places before dawn, a woman has died in Putorino, Hawke's Bay, after a bank collapsed onto her home.
Rural Hawke's Bay residents scramble onto roofs to avoid flooding
"We're wet, it's raining," Pakowhai's Kevin McCormack says. "I've never seen anything like it." Audio
Person critically injured after tree falls near Auckland playground
A person is in a critical condition after a tree fell near Madills Farm, a popular playground in Kohimarama, central Auckland.
Widespread damage: Cyclone Gabrielle in pictures
The breadth and scope of flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle has been unprecedented. We've collected photos from RNZ reporters and readers from across the regions.
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazelhurst
Mayor of Hasting Sandra Hazelhurst gives us the latest update on the situation in her area. Audio
NZDF rescues sailor from ocean in midst of Cyclone Gabrielle
A lone sailor found himself drifting out to sea near Whangarēi when the anchor cable snapped on his catamaran during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Stranded seasonal workers helicoptered to safety
Seasonal workers found themselves stranded on rooftops in Napier, as Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island's eastern coast.
Hawke's Bay officials reach out to NEMA saying they can't cope with massive damage
The plea comes as the Wairoa River burst its banks and flooded an area that is home to half the town's population.
Severity of damage 'not been seen in a generation' - PM
At least 2500 people have been displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle this week, according to the latest estimates.
'It's just been smashing the house': Residents face massive cleanup of damaged properties
Major landslides have taken out houses in the West Auckland community of Muriwai.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Crownthorpe local describes flooding
Rebecca Ferguson is a wedding dress designer who runs her business from her lifestyle block not far from the RSE workers in nearby Crownthorpe.
She told Lisa Owen there's been no break in the… Video, Audio
Tongan RSE workers flee to roof to escape cyclone flooding
Cyclone Gabrielle hammered Hawke's Bay on Tuesday. In Hastings dozens of Tongan RSE workers were rescued after being stranded on the roof of their accommodation for most of the day.
Some were even… Video, Audio
Most of Coromandel still cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle
Much of the Coromandel remains cut off tonight with thousands still without power, for some it will be their third night in total darkness.
Our reporter Leonard Powell is in Tairua talking to… Video, Audio
ANZ urges storm-affected customers to get in touch
New Zealand's biggest bank is offering support for customers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Firefighter caught in collapsed Muriwai home
Major landslides have taken out houses in the West Auckland community of Muriwai and the search is still continuing for a trapped firefighter.
Power is out, people have been told to move out and many… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Transpower details latest power outages
The government says there are 225,000 people without power across the country.
Energy Minister Megan Woods says it's the largest disruption to eletricity infrastructure since Cyclone Bola - which hit… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Gisborne urged to save water
Gisborne has been battered in the Cyclone Gabrielle, and residents have been warned it could be days or weeks before power is fully restored.
Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz says there are more than… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hastings couple rescued after hours on roof
In Hastings on Gilligan Road, residents have been forced to crawl on to their roofs, chased by rising flood waters.
Kevin McCormack and his wife were waiting for several hours on their roof before a… Video, Audio
