Homes fall down hill at Karekare Beach, road washed away
It's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey
It's a beautiful community and this is an absolute tragedy, says Sir Bob Harvey
The bridge on Rakaiatai Road, near Dannevirke is no match for the swollen Manawatu River. Video / Supplied
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused power outages across Auckland, damaged homes and has isolated parts of the region due to landslips and flooding. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
The entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.
Helicopters and boats are being used to access stranded residents in the region.
Strong winds buffeting Auckland mean it's not yet safe for inspectors to look at tower.
Slips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
Emergency services are scrambling to get to people stranded on roofs after heavy flooding.
Cyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region leaving one firefighter missing, and residents in Kumeū inundated again. Video / NZ Herald
This is the third time in NZ history a National State of Emergency has been declared.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty signed a national state of emergency today.
MPs met today to discuss a break from Parliament in light of the unprecedented storm.
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island and wild winds and rain lash the region.
The navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.
Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.
It's all about using what you have and making the best of it.
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused devastating damage to regions around the North Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island, including severe flooding in the Coromandel region.
Cyclone Gabrielle floods Dargaville . Video / Amy Milne
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island and wild winds and rain lash the region.
A firefighter is missing and another is critically injured after a landslide occurred in Auckland’s west coast beach settlement of Muriwai. Video / NZ Herald
Gisborne mayor pleads for residents to save water and limit travel.
Matthew Davison was trying to reach Hahei but was met with devastation across Coromandel.
Flooding has occured in many areas around Auckland as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Hayden Woodward
Although the intense rain is over, that does not mean it is dry.
A couple in Piha ran for their lives when the hillside behind them began to collapse.
This chaotic season must lead to change.
Footage captured of the slip in Muriwai at 12.30 am on the 14/02/23. Video / CeeBee_NZ
Waka Kotahi is urging people to stay off the roads if possible until the cyclone passes.