Focus: Cyclone Gabrielle death toll reaches nine
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has reached nine people as emergency teams continue to search for missing people. Video / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Mike Scott
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Omahu residents are dealing with exposed graves and bones found in the debris.
Focus: Flooding leaves hospital without power, water or road access
A remote hospital accommodating dementia patients in the tiny East Coast town of Te Puia Springs has been left without power, water and any physical way out since Monday. Video / George Heard
Local Focus: Donations flow into Tomoana Showgrounds in Hawke’s Bay
A lot of goods have been donated and volunteers are busy sorting it out.
'It's a mess here': Plea for help to clean up Wairoa marae
Takitimu-Waihirere marae in Wairoa needs urgent help with clean-up.
PM Chris Hipkins - 4500 people still uncontactable; nine dead; cheers as power back on in Napier
Hipkins is due to speak at 5.30pm.
Puketapu Bridge collapses
The Puketapu Bridge collapses under the weight of the water. Video / Matt Wheatley
Man ‘dug for hours’ to free partner after slip destroyed home
Killed in the slip was Shona Wilson, mother of three teenagers.
Unvaccinated worker told he read too much bulls**t on internet
Worker claims boss said he was brainwashed and read too much bulls*** on the internet.
Whānau asked to exercise caution as Hawke’s Bay urupa desecrated by floods
Whānau are returning to Omahu as the community grieves.
Police officer assaulted at checkpoint, 4500 people uncontactable
Power is set to gradually return while 4500 remain uncontactable in the Eastern District
40 schoolgirls evacuated hours before deadly Eskdale floods
The girls are 'safe and sound' following the flooding.
No rest for the wicked: Working to help after Hawke's Bay cyclone
Good Wood keeps working in hopes of helping others during Cyclone Gabrielle's aftermath.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastation in Akitio
The Tararua District beach community of Akitio was ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Potentially thousands of HB residents yet to be contacted - PM; reports of more victims
Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed an eighth victim.
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Volunteer army set up amid heartbreak in Esk Valley disaster zone
'People are on the positive, optimistic side helping each other out.'
Influencer's cyclone fundraiser sparks warning
Influencer's fundraising campaign prompts advice on best way to help.
Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay: An army of volunteers pitch in
Random acts of kindness help Hawke's Bay people recover.
Nick Stewart: Hard-hit regions should be priority for rebuild funds
OPINION: Stop vanity projects and concentrate on providing essential aid.
'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof
“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."
'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'
"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."
Live: 'We have no water' in Gisborne, morgue at Napier port; seventh body found
Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed a seventh victim.
Outreach mission to communities expands
More emergency response teams headed to Whetakura, Te Uri and Pongaroa today.
Local Focus: Grateful campers keen to help with cleanup
Freedom camper Wade Mannell wants to return the favour.
Temporary morgue set up at Napier Port amid fears over cyclone victims
It is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Swipe before and after - satellite images reveal extent of flooding in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has been devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Napier resident tells of devastation and isolation
Paula described the town as 'eerie' as helicopters and Army trucks swamp the city.
Live: Morgue set up at Napier port; seventh body found; 37,000 HB homes powerless
State of emergency still acute in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay, PM says.
MetService says summer rainfall levels historic with three red level events in a month
Many areas of the North Island had experienced their wettest-ever start to the year.
'Beautiful little cherub': Parents’ desperate efforts to save 2yo swept away in flood
'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.
'Need all the love we can get': Pregnant mum's tribute to 2yo killed in flash flood
'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'
Hope amongst ruin
Stories of hope and community are emerging amidst the heartbreak and wreckage. Video / RNZ
Stories of hope amid Hawke’s Bay cyclone ruins
At an evacuation centre people are in tears describing their harrowing experiences.