Two houses have collapsed in Muriwai as Cyclone Gabrielle hits Auckland.
Piha on the city's west coast was cut off last night by slips and flooding.
Meanwhile, residents living near the historic 30-metre-high Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower in Mt Eden tower were told last night to urgently evacuate because of fears it will collapse.
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown denied our request for an interview, but North Shore Councillor Richard Hills spoke to Corin Dann.
