Auckland Region
As it happened - cyclone updates: Death toll rises to at least eight
The number of deaths linked to the winds, landslips and floodwaters caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has risen to eight, with another death near Napier. See how the day unfolded with RNZ's live blog.
'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: Friday's response in pictures
Civil Defence, NZDF and countless community organisations are doing what they can to help. See how the clean-up is going with RNZ's photo gallery.
Land movement detected at Muriwai street, residents told to leave
Auckland Emergency Management is asking residents of a street in Muriwai to leave after detecting land movement under houses.
Gabrielle damage prompts worry about rapid growth in Drury
"Where's all that stormwater going to go?" asks a businessman whose premises were flooded on Valentine's Day.
Vector Auckland still connecting homes across the region
There is still a number of homes in the Auckland region who have not had their power restored after cyclone Gabrielle hit the area earlier this week. Simon McKenzie is the CEO of lines company Vector… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Todd Niall in Auckland
The focus of Cyclone Gabrielle devastation has moved further south, but it leaves behind mounting issues in the north. Auckland, Stuff Senior Auckland Affairs Journalist Todd Niall outlines the… Audio
Resident questions future of houses in slip-hit Muriwai
Residents in a coastal community in West Auckland have been left fearing for the future, after cyclone Gabrielle brought tons of land down in slips, leaving some homeless.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Piha residents isolated and angry
On Auckland's west coast, Piha resident, Mark Mitchinson says locals are cut off and some are stuck in their houses, he says North Piha is still underwater and some people feel like they've been… Audio
West Auckland homes still trapped by slips
Some residents in the Waitākere Ranges area near Titirangi are still dealing with no power or water, closed roads and limited mobile coverage. 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.
Two women, man facing 72 charges over sex, ill-treatment offences at care facility
A 72-year-old woman is among three arrested and charged over alleged historical offending at a contracted care facility in Auckland.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Dealing with dangerous trees
Now to West Auckland, where bush clad Muriwai, Karekare, Piha and other settlements on the coast have been hard hit. Arborist companies are literally working around the clock to fell and clear trees… 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
Auckland motorway prisoner escape: Police arrest third man
The remaining prisoner who escaped with two others on an Auckland motorway last week has been arrested, police say.
Supplies may be flown into Auckland's isolated west coast communities
Auckland Emergency Management may fly supplies in to areas of the region's west coast with no power or road access.
Muriwai slip: Body found in search for trapped firefighter
A body has been found by searchers looking for a missing firefighter in Muriwai, on Auckland's west coast.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How is your region affected?
Cyclone Gabrielle has severely impacted electricity supply and communications in parts of the North Island as it now heads southeast. Check how the situation is unfolding in your region. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Water outages for some Auckland residents
Residents in several parts of Auckland have been asked to conserve water and to prepare for further water outages. Water treatment plants in Muriwai, Helensville and Wellsford have been affected by… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Damage to Auckland roads unprecedented
Auckland Transport says damage to roads in the region is unprecedented. Stacey van der Putten is the agency's executive General Manager Safety. Audio
