Watch: Cyclone Gabrielle batters the North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle is inching towards the North Island causing power outages, large waves, and fallen trees. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclone Gabrielle is inching towards the North Island causing power outages, large waves, and fallen trees. Video / NZ Herald
The PM is grounded until flights return in a cyclone-ravaged Auckland.
'These winds are expected to produce widespread damage ... and could lift roofs."
A major slip smashed into the property north of Thames during the last month's deluge.
DoC has shut many of its North Island campsites and huts as the storm approaches.
John Longson said he spent last night 'petrified' by the storm.
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty and Acting Director Civil Defence Emergency Management Roger Ball provides an update on the national response and planning for Cyclone Gabrielle.
Crews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.
With surprise performances, technical difficulties and wild weather, the star saw it all.
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
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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.
Focus Live: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins gives update on cyclone Gabrielle
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.
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