Cyclone Gabrielle: Can NZ afford response to latest disaster?
Capacity constraints, rather than access to cash, to hamper the cyclone response.
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Letters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpers
OPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.
'Inland tsunami’: Man died at home despite attempts to save him as floodwaters surged
John Coates was an extremely well known local of the Te Karaka community.
''Outlandish claims': No evidence of large number of cyclone deaths, PM says
'It’s no good to anybody speculating' about how many people have died, PM Hipkins says.
Slips on scenic drive trap residents
Slips on scenic drive in near Waiatarua have trapped residents since Tuesday. Video / NZ Herald
'Scariest moment of my life': Rescuers brave falling trees to carry injured woman to safety
"At one point she looked at me and said ‘I can’t feel my legs’."
Man ‘dug for hours’ to free partner after slip destroyed home
Killed in the slip was Shona Wilson, mother of three teenagers.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Vodafone & Spark offer free data, Chorus grapples with gorge as it struggles to reconnect Gisborne
UFB network operator suffers double whammy. Mobile service latest.
Police officer assaulted at checkpoint, 4500 people uncontactable
Power is set to gradually return while 4500 remain uncontactable in the Eastern District
Lakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
Focus: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response
Focus Live: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: PM Hipkins on confronting visit to Esk Valley
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to the media after visiting search and rescue staff in the Esk Valley, Hawke's Bay. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Emergency Management Minister in Napier
Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty speaking after talking to displaced people in Napier. Video / Mark Mitchell
Volunteer army set up amid heartbreak in Esk Valley disaster zone
'People are on the positive, optimistic side helping each other out.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: Parapara may reopen on Saturday
The highway between Whanganui and Raetihi remains closed due to slips and fallen trees.
Slips see more West Auckland homes isolated; Muriwai street evacuated
Essential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.
Essential supplies delivered to Auckland communities
Supplies are being delivered to communities that have been isolated by landslips and flooding, such as Piha, Karekare, Te Henga Bethells Beach, and Muriwai. Video / Auckland Emergency Management
Flooding has 'catastrophic' effect on livestock
The floods have brought 'absolutely harrowing' tales of people's animals drowning.
Focus: Fire and Emergeny CEO gives statement after deaths of two firefighters
Fire and Emergency CEO Kerry Gregory delivered a statement about the death of Muriwai Volunteer Firefighter Craig Stevens. Video / NZ Herald
'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefighters
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof
“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."
A huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousands
Extra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents
'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."
Chris v Chris: the weekly verdict on the showdown of Luxon and Hipkins
Cyclone Gabrielle made for a very uneven playing field
Slash at Tolaga Bay forces Navy ship with supplies to divert
Ongoing problem of forestry waste forces Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui to reroute.
Robertson on Cyclone Gabrielle - further support 'in coming days'
The Finance Minister is speaking to the Auckland Business Chamber today.
Watch: HMNZS Manawanui Navy ship drops supplies to Tokomaru Bay
The navy ship HMNZS Manawanui is due to arrive in Gisborne on Friday after dropping off food and water at Tokomaru Bay on Thursday. Video / NZDF
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Resident questions future of houses in Auckland’s slip-hit Muriwai
Muriwai residents left in fear after Cyclone Gabrielle triggered landslides.
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.
Focus Live: Luxon talks to media from Orewa
National Party leader addressed the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle while visiting surf life savers at Ōrewa Beach. Video / NZ Herald