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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
East Coast residents still struggle to contact friends, family
People in cyclone hit areas on the East Coast are still struggling to get in touch with family and friends.
This Gisborne woman says the hardest thing about the storm has been not being able to… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: No weather warnings as storm moves on
After one final dosing of rain across parts of the country overnight - Cyclone Gabrielle looks to be well and truly on its way out.
Thunder storm warnings for many of the flood inundated areas was… Audio
Concerns for RSE workers still missing after Cyclone
Approximately 91 Tongan RSE workers have been rescued or evacuated out of the 300 across Hawke's Bay in the central North Island during the severe flooding event that has brought parts of New Zealand… Audio
How to deal with fallen trees post Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle has left several North Island towns destroyed beyond recognition, but it wasn't just the intense rain that caused the devastation. The strong winds uprooted trees, downed power lines… 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.
Stories of hope amongst ruin in Hawke's Bay
Heartbreaking stories of people who have lost everything are emerging as the devastation Cyclone Gabrielle brought upon Hawke's Bay becomes clearer.
Essentials, including water, trucked into Gisborne
There are multiple hazards on State Highway 2, which remains closed to the public.
Text-only updates for residents in Tairāwhiti, Coromandel, Hawke's Bay
With communities in cut-off regions having limited reception, here's RNZ's text-only updates on what those in Tairāwhiti, Coromandel and Hawke's Bay need to know.
'Devastating at our age': Distraught grower faces starting orchard from scratch
Growers are pleading with the government for a recovery package after Cyclone Gabrielle turned vast swathes of fertile land into pulp.
Gisborne mayor warns taps could 'run dry' in a couple of days
With communications still down, it is not clear if her "urgent" message is getting through. Audio
3544 reports of people uncontactable as searches continue
There were 3544 reports of people uncontactable by 2pm today, as police and search and rescue teams prioritise those unaccounted for or in areas isolated by flood waters. Look back over RNZ's blog.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Police prioritise searching for those uncontactable, isolated
There were 3544 reports of people uncontactable by 2pm today, as police and search and rescue teams prioritise those unaccounted for or in areas isolated by flood waters.
Devastation revealed - Gabrielle in pictures
The level of devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been further revealed on Thursday, as previously cut off communities are reached for the first time in days. We've collected photos from RNZ…
Watch: Hipkins gives latest update in Cyclone Gabrielle aftermath
People should be prepared for the number of fatalities in the wake of the cyclone to increase, the Prime Minister says.
The signs a tree might fall
Even as Cyclone Gabrielle loosened its grip on Aotearoa, trees kept falling - many are wondering whether trees near them might fail.
Isolated Tairāwhiti communities anxious as kai supplies run low and power remains off
The Ruatōria shop services all the communities around it but as supplies run low and the area remains without power, Tairāwhiti councillor Rawinia Parata is concerned it will soon become an urgent…
Cyclone Gabrielle: Gisborne mayor urges city to conserve water
Fresh supplies are finally arriving in Gisborne, via limited road assess to the south and a NZDF ship due to dock higher up on the East Coast later on Thursday.
But water reserves are low and the… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Thursday emergency update from PM Hipkins
At Parliament the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is sharing the latest details of the emergency response after Cyclone Gabrielle. Video, Audio
