Tornadoes strike several US states killing four people
The violent twister was seen plowing through neighborhoods and business districts.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourists 'key' to rebooting economy, council's multimillion-dollar weekly roading spend
Documents have revealed more of the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery phase.
New Lotto millionaire plans to use winnings to aid cyclone recovery
A Hastings woman claimed a $1 million Lotto prize.
Napier City Rovers' moving gesture to Cyclone Gabrielle victims
The football team honoured victims with black armbands and on-field showings.
'Thank you to our friends' - Fijian troops head home after a month in Hawke's Bay
Fijian troops have spent a month in NZ helping in the clean up after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Flood damage: How and where we build needs to change
OPINION: It is clear the risk of damage from climate change has increased in recent years.
Quarter of mortgaged properties in Auckland vulnerable to flooding
The Reserve Bank concludes NZ banks are resilient to isolated climate events.
Watch: Tornadoes rip through Mississippi, killing dozens
Tornadoes have ripped through Mississippi, killing dozens. Video / AP
Wine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone relief
Auckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.
A dog's life after the storm
Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.
'Magnet': She lost everything in two of NZ’s worst catastrophes
Dee Southall lost a home in Christchurch and another in Cyclone Gabrielle.
Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition fundraising for flooded playcentre
Not even a cyclone could stop the second Giant Pumpkin Competition.
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence boss was on leave for tramping trip when cyclone hit
Ian Macdonald was 'out of mobile coverage'.
Life in cut-off Tūtira: A month on, choppers are still a lifeline
Daily life has taken on a new look after Cyclone Gabrielle in the cut-off community.
Truck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to Napier
About 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.
Dave Letele: I'm having trouble sleeping as I really wonder how these people can get on
The community champion flew to cyclone hot spots and doesn't like what's he's seeing.
New footage emerges, fresh clues on movements of missing Joseph Ahuriri
The man's daughter pleaded for anyone in the area with security cameras to contact her.
Fijian troops helping in Hawke's Bay, post-cyclone, get a taste of Kiwi life
Fijian troops here to help post Cyclone Gabrielle got a taste of sheep shearing.
'Not a good use of time': Auckland emergency authorities decline further meetings with Muriwai residents
Authorities said they can only meet residents once they have a robust update to give.
How to balance safety with the desire to return home after a disaster
After the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, many damaged homes are still in limbo.
Japan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failure
It was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
Most Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeowners
Only the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Huge demand for tow trucks stretches workers
Workers pushed to limit as frustration leads to some stress-related abuse.
Temporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic search
They and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.
Earthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in Syria
The quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.
'When disaster strikes': US sends technical team to NZ for cyclone recovery
The US ambassador to NZ said Gabrielle's huge impact was 'hard to get your head around'.
Kelly Tarlton’s reopens after storm and cyclone damage
Staff stayed nights with the sea creatures, who remained safe and well through flooding.
States of emergency end for some regions, remains active in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay
Waikato, Auckland and Tararua districts are moving towards a national transition phase.
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
Voices Of The Pacific: After a cyclone comes the work - and faith
Fijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home.
Second tropical cyclone this week named: 'A relief' Kevin to miss NZ - MetService
Tropical Cyclone Kevin named three days after Judy - now a category four storm.
Corporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communities
OPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.
Generators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for help
TV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.