
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Crews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.
WeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
MetService says this week should be cooler than the sweltering and humid heat of late.
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.
Local hospitality providers are expecting a busy week ahead with the games in town.
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Second major rain-maker expected to hit Auckland hardest between midnight and dawn.
Hawke's Bay gets a break after an extraordinary downpour.
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Today the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.
It comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.
In an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.
MetService is monitoring whether we will be hit by another cyclone next week.
More weather warnings have been issued as a subtropical system nears.
It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.
Settled weather is forecast for many on the first day of 2023.
The south swelters as holidaymakers sweat.
Thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
It's difficult to forecast this far out, but there is hope yet.
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.