Weather
Govt looking at targeted help for those hit hardest by cyclone
Further short-term relief measures to help those hit by floods and the cyclone will be announced soon, the Minister of Finance says.
'They love her': Cows respond to farmer's plea to swim for their lives
"Come on girls, come here," Kylie McIntyre urgently calls. In the foreground a herd of cows fights against the current, focused on her voice.
Widow pays tribute to community minded firefighter who died in Muriwai
The firefighter who died after getting trapped in a slip on Auckland's west coast was an extraordinary man who cared for others in times of pressure, his widow says.
Napier residents criticise 'total disorganisation' of flood response
Napier residents are angry at how long it has taken to restore power, internet and cellphone reception.
Gabrielle's missing: From newborns to the elderly
With hundreds of reports of people being uncontactable after the fury of Cyclone Gabrielle, there are many more anxiously waiting to hear if they are okay.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Black Barn vineyards' Kim Thorp
Black Barn vineyards' Kim Thorp gives us an update from the Hawke's Bay Region. Audio
Lydia Price in Puketapu update
Earlier this week we spoke to Lydia Price in the small settlement of Puketapu in Hawke's Bay. It's been severely impacted by water levels from the Ngaruroro River and Tutaekuri River which rose above… Audio
Floodwaters at Waiohiki fast enough to smash cars into houses
When the floodwaters rose south of Napier in Waiohiki, the flow was so fast and deep it swept cars right through homes.
160 people gathered at the local marae where they were looked after, as waters… Audio
Supplies needed in cyclone-hit Tairāwhiti
In Tairāwhiti many roads are impassable - they've been washed away, or covered by slips, silt and water.
Food supplies are limited and residents are asked to conserve water.
Māni Dunlop spoke to… Audio
Watch: Latest advice and updates from Hawke's Bay Civil Defence
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence says its priority for Thursday is establishing contact with communities that have been isolated since Cyclone Gabrielle hit the region. Audio
Wairoa residents suffering floods, damage, isolation
Supplies are on the way to the isolated district of Wairoa, after fears that food and drinking water would run out.
But communications are mostly still down and people have been struggling to reach… Audio
More bad weather bearing down
More bad weather is bearing down on already devastated communities today, as rescues and evacuations continue.
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for Wairarapa where many roads are impassable… Audio
Power outage in Napier likely to continue for some days
A lines company says power may be out to some of Napier for two weeks but not for most people. Audio
Pilots help restore power, communications in Hawke's Bay
Helicopter crews in Hawke's Bay are flying generators that will be used to reboot cellphone towers into remote locations.
Families search for news on isolated East Coast farms
As Cyclone Gabrielle moves away from New Zealand, thousands on the east coast are left dealing with the aftermath that is causing anguish and logistical problems.
How to get the best out of impaired communication networks
There are limited communications out of areas severely affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in the central North Island.
Thunderstorm, hail could be on way as North Island braces for more wild weather
The North Island could be in for more stormy weather, with a thunderstorm watch in place from 3pm until 10pm Thursday. Audio
Te Karaka "completely flooded"
In Te Karaka, inland from Gisborne, 500 people were evacuated at 5am on Tuesday, heading for safety on higher ground.
They were left stranded for more than a day with no communication.
It's an area… 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
Cyclone Gabrielle: Further evacuations in central Hawkes Bay
People living on Drumpeel Road, Otane, in Central Hawke's Bay are being asked to "leave their properties immediately" and head to the CHB Municipal Theatre. Fire and Emergency services are on route… Audio
