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Focus: Minister for Emergency Management surveys devastated rural areas
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty surveyed devastated rural areas in the Tararua and Central Hawke's Bay districts today. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Residents in flood-ravaged Wairoa cut-off
Residents in the cut-off town of Wairoa describe the moment Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Video / George Heard
As an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting
81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away
Focus: Locals fear looters in flood-stricken Puketapu
Community meeting in Puketapu with residents wanting to set up roadblocks. Video / Mike Scott
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourist puts holiday on hold to help those who lost everything
Tourist joins volunteer army helping Hawke's Bay residents who lost everything in cyclone.
Isolated Māori communities at risk of being forgotten in response
Māori communities in rural areas are being left without resources to meet their needs.
Cyclone Gabrielle: ‘Those that have power, be careful with your usage’ - Napier mayor
There was cheering and clapping in the streets of Napier as power came on yesterday.
In pictures: New images show extent of devastation in Esk Valley
Scenes of destruction remain four days after deadly floods in valley north of Napier.
Flood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMs
First up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.
AA Insurance receives thousands of weather-related claims, expects many more
The company expects there will be a surge in claims as power and services are restored.
Landslide risk still high in Piha and Muriwai; push to fix power, water continues
About 20 homes evacuated in Piha last night, and an exclusion zone remains in Muriwai.
Saturday promised a return to normality for Hawke's Bay - but the blue sky betrays us
OPINION: Instead of historic planes dancing in the blue, the sound of choppers blurs.
Flooded Hawke’s Bay cemetery exposes graves, bones in Omahu
Omahu residents are dealing with exposed graves and bones found in the debris.
Don’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis says
PM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?
Whānau asked to exercise caution as Hawke’s Bay urupa desecrated by floods
Whānau are returning to Omahu as the community grieves.
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
'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."
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
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.
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
'Sound is terrifying': Land still moving in Piha
Some Piha homes remain hanging precariously over huge slips, others are still flooded.
Watch: Defence Force delivers vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay
NZ Army Captain Ben Kimber describes his experience landing in Napier’s port and then distributing vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay residents. Video / NZDF
Cyclone Gabrielle: West Auckland homes still trapped by slips
Two major slips have trapped several homes along Scenic Drive, Titirangi.
‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighter
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
Stories of hope amid Hawke’s Bay cyclone ruins
At an evacuation centre people are in tears describing their harrowing experiences.
'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue
After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.
Second firefighter killed in cyclone, Hawke's Bay recovery & Princess Anne on tour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 February, 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle claims another life, the desperate search for victims in cut-off regions continues, and Princess Anne continues her tour of the motu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.
Focus: Family home in Karekare destroyed by cyclone
The remains of the Karekare home of Amber and Paul Rhodes. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclone Gabrielle: The biggest Hawke's Bay weather catastrophe in living memory
Three HB deaths, homes lost, bridges wrecked, no power. The effects will continue.
Watch: Devastation in Gisborne following Cyclone Gabrielle
A bridge in Gisborne is a mangled wreck following Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / George Heard / Supplied