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Juha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in future
Opinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.
Opinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.
Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
Hawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.
Auckland woman distressed and in shock after losing her home in the storm last night.
A huge tree comes down in Epsom, Manukau Road. Video / Supplied
An aerial view shows extensive flooding in the Hawke's Bay region. Video / Photography by Corena
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
People in a worker scheme in Hastings have been trapped on a roof since 8am this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Hardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.
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
'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'
Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
MPs met today to discuss a break from Parliament in light of the unprecedented storm.
Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.
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.
Thousands are without power after widespread damage to the electricity network.
Forests, roads, parks and schools were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
Man who went missing amid Cyclone Gabrielle’s full force this evening has been found.
The Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.
Flooding in Whitianga as high tide approaches. Video / Mike Scott
Heavy winds and monster waves hit the upper North Island as Cyclone Gabrielle moves in, how the bad weather’s affecting our transport and roads and the death toll in Turkey and Syria rises in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
“At the moment there is no need for residents to evacuate."
North Islanders have been warned to be ready for the worst.
The cyclone heading toward New Zealand is expected to bring dangerous conditions to the North Island and parts of the South. Video / NZ Herald
It's all hands on deck with sandbags as big waves and rain bear down on the region.
Civil Defence will release details of evacuation centres as they are needed.
Expect severe gales, destructive winds and monster waves.