Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
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Players ditch footy boots for gumboots to help families who lost everything
Kind-hearted football player describes Cyclone Gabrielle damage as 'unbelievable'.
Some heroes do wear capes: 'Superman' flies over cyclone damage
Man wears a Superman suit to keep the spirits up at the dig-out around his home.
'I haven’t seen them': Residents hit hard by cyclone fear for friends; 13 still 'uncontactable'
Puketapu man says while houses can be replaced, cyclone loss of life "very sad"
Shane Te Pou: Public servants deserve thanks for their mahi
We need our public servants more and more. They deserve credit, not criticism
'At breaking point' - Couple with baby twins ‘lived out of a chilly bin’ for 11 days
The family finally had someone show up on Saturday afternoon to restore power.
Neil Finn and Lorde's impromptu cyclone relief gig raises $200k
The relief concert brought more than $200,000 from ticket sales alone.
Offroaders race to ‘apocalyptic’ cyclone disaster zone to help those in need
A kind-hearted Kiwi talks of the devastation he saw during a mercy dash to Hawke's Bay.
Cyclone-hit family received ‘no warning’ for hours, were preparing to seek refuge on roof
When the warning came through to evacuate, it was too late for some Esk Valley residents
Live: Floods, slips hammer Auckland; kids trapped; road closures; heavy rain set to hit Hawke's Bay
PM scheduled to meet with community organisations, emergency response teams and mayors.
Opinion: Pleas from a resilient Hawkes Bay - don't forget about us
Hawkes Bay has been completely devastated by the fallout from Cyclone Gabrielle.
John Roughan: We need to see the scale of the disaster
When you can see the boundary of a disaster it becomes easier to deal with it.
Diana Wichtel: 'Radio has its own unique, intimate place in the conversation'
Diana Wichtel Radio has its own unique, intimate place in the conversation
Cyclone Gabrielle: Infrastructure to trump housing in possible $13b repair
Rebuild unlikely to have a big impact on reversing the slowdown in residential building.
Hawke’s Bay winegrowers: ‘We’re down but not out’
Some in the industry say it will take years to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
West Auckland residents call for voluntary buyouts after repeat flooding
Some properties have experienced flood-damage up to eight times since 2021.
Salmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North Island
Leptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."
Civil Defence working long hours in rural Gisborne with no end in sight
Civil Defence team work long hours to support affected whānau in Te Karaka.
Miracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher
Miracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher
Generators, satellite phones, and more: Red Cross thanks Kiwis, updates on how money is being spent
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
NZ Red Cross thanks Kiwis for Cyclone Gabrielle support
The NZ Red Cross thanks everyone for their generosity and kindness following Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Red Cross
A dinghy, two pools and a cyclone: Storm foils Wairoa bridge fix
Innovative repair that saved Te Reinga Bridge undone by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Two disasters have are parallels, with similar lessons to be learned
It will take a lot longer than people realise to recover
Political Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible builders
Main parties good with the political firefighting required to deal with disasters, but ...
Esk Valley's flood history reminder of risks
Flooding in Esk Valley is no secret, but when disaster strikes we ask the same questions.
'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concerns
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
Watch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's Bay
NZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDF
Watch: Navy divers get Gisborne drinking water flowing
An eight-person team from HMNZS Matataua restored Gisborne’s water supply flow, in some of the most challenging environments they have ever faced. Video / NZDF
Wairoa mayor says looting ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’
Craig Little hits out at "disgusting" looters, calls for long jail sentences.
Live: 'Absolutely bucketing down' - Esk Valley may evacuate; 23 'uncontactable' in HB; Mobster arrested in Napier
More wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Northland
Thunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.
Sir Rod Stewart announces third NZ show, Napier show to proceed after cyclone
The rock legend has also assured fans his Napier show is "proceeding as scheduled".