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Cyclone Gabrielle: floods, evacuations and more in Gisborne
In Gisborne, there has been extensive flooding, causing evacuations and the loss of city's water supply. Heavy machinery is being brought into remove woody debris from two bridges in Gisborne which… Audio
'A lot of families displaced, a lot of homes without power' - PM
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says it has been "a very big night for New Zealanders", particularly in the upper North Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Key priorities for Govt
A state of national emergency has been declared as Cyclone Gabrielle continues to cause destruction across the te ika a Maui - the North Island. The declaration, signed at 8.43am, applies to… Audio
'This is a significant disaster with a real threat to the lives of New Zealanders'
Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty says Cyclone Gabrielle has had major impacts across most of the North Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Who to call, what to do if the roof comes off or windows smash
As emergency services respond to callouts across cyclone battered regions, residents may find themselves in a position of having to deal with damage themselves.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Esk Valley residents rally for rescues
Residents of the Esk Valley in Hawke's Bay have been badly affected by flooding, with many forced from their homes. Kathryn speaks with Greg Miller, the chef at Linden Estate winery in Esk Valley, on… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: RNZ reporter Kate Green in Gisborne
We've heard stories of absolute devastation coming out of Tairawhiti this morning, and also once again - the anger and frustration over the mess caused by forestry slash. Gisborne, and many other part… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Telecommunications systems cut
The cyclone is causing major telecommunications outages. Gisborne in particular is completely isolated this morning with internet and mobile phone lines out. Paul Brislen is head of the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawkes Bay farms and vineyards damaged
Bruce Wills from Federated Farmers describes the situation from his farm in Roys Hill in the Hastings District. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Flooding and land slips isolate some Auckland regions
There has been widespread power outages, flooding, slips, and damage to properties after Cyclone Gabrielle lashed the North Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tolaga Bay farmer
Tolaga Bay farmer Bridget Parker says she's at the end of her tether coping with forest waste creating floods that destroy their land. Three major flood events have now impacted her farm in the past… Audio
Tolaga Bay farmer on Cyclone Gabrielle: 'It's total f****** carnage'
Three major flood events have impacted Bridget Parker's farm in the past year and she's at the end of her tether.(Contains strong language) One of Kathryn Ryan's favourite interviews of 2023. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Evacuated residents following slip in
A volunteer firefighter remains trapped inside a collapsed house in the beach suburb and another is in a critical condition after being caught in a landslide. All residents in Motutara Road and Domain… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force joins Muriwai rescue
The Defence Force has deployed specialist teams to respond to the devastation of the cyclone - they've been involved in rescuing people from Muriwai this morning. Colonel Mel Childs, Defence Force… Audio
Firefighters trapped, injured in Auckland's Muriwai house collapse
A firefighter is trapped inside a collapsed house in Muriwai and another is in a critical condition. Audio
Interislander Aratere ferry temporarily loses power during crossing
Two weeks after the Interislander ferry Kaitaki broke down off the coast of Wellington, its sister ship the Aratere broke down while entering the Tory Channel destined for Picton yesterday afternoon.
…Power, communications out in Tairāwhiti
Reporter Kate Green says the East Coast is scrambling to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle after power and communications were taken out.
Civil Defence is using satelite phones to communicate.
All eftpos… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: National State of Emergency declared
The Emergency Management Minister has declared a National State of Emergency.
Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty says it is an unprecedented event.
"Since Sunday, NEMA have been in close… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Reporter evacuated in Hastings
RNZ In Depth reporter Anusha Bradley lives in Te Awanga, east of Hastings, and has had to evacuate her home as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tairāwhiti communications out
Communications in Tairāwhiti region are effectively blacked out, knocking out the internet and other systems.
Fire and Emergency says it has lost radio and cellphone contact with its ground teams in… Audio
