Live: 'Our house is shaking like crazy' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; trains, schools cancelled; thousands without power
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
“At the moment there is no need for residents to evacuate."
Incredible footage of monster waves at Hahei Beach, Coromandel as Cyclone Gabrielle makes its way toward Aotearoa. Video / Matthew Davison
Video footage around the North Island shows the early heavy swells and winds from Cyclone Gabrielle.
All the information from AEM, Metservice and Auckland Council you need to know as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on Auckland. Video / NZ Herald / AEM / Auckland Council
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Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
Aucklanders have rushed to stores to stock up on essentials as the cyclone approaches.
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle could be seen at Ruakaka Beach on Northland's east coast. Video / Rhys Graham
Rough seas, strong winds and heavy rain hit Whangarei. Video / Supplied
Fears cyclone could bring another round of road closures to Coromandel Peninsula.
Long queues for sand, supermarkets and support as residents prepare for the storm.
Evacuation centres are today being opened as category three Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Evacuation centres are today being opened as Category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Evacuation centres are today being opened as category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Aucklanders fill their sandbags at Westgate road in preparation for cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Supplied
Focus Live: Auckland Emergency Management gives update on cyclone Gabrielle
Queues have already started to form as householders prepare for the storm.
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
The cyclone heading toward New Zealand is expected to bring dangerous conditions to the North Island and parts of the South. Video / NZ Herald
While panic buying is low, retailers are preparing for Cyclone Gabrielle's worst.
Civil Defence will release details of evacuation centres as they are needed.
Civil Defence will be closely monitoring the situation over the weekend.
Expect severe gales, destructive winds and monster waves.
Large waves and a storm surge are expected to affect northern and eastern coastlines.
'The corner of our property went. We saw it go and heard it. It’s just a big thud.'
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Harbourmaster says boaties have only today, tomorrow to ensure their vessels are safe.
The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.
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