Schools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins holds a post-Cabinet press conference.

Question time from Parliament

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is expected to announce further financial support for those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Chris Hipkins speaks to media on Christchurch visit

Michael Wood will be visiting Downer’s Bailey bridge operation to get an update on the location and deployment of temporary bridges to reconnect impacted areas.

Chris Hipkins speaks to media on Hawke’s Bay visit

Craig's wife Lucy Stevens gave a heartfelt tribute to the fallen firefighter at his celebration of life at Muriwai. Video / Supplied

Chris Hipkins speaks to media in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon will face off against each other for the first time in Question Time today.

PM Chris Hipkins gives opening speech to Parliament on Cyclone Gabrielle and the year ahead.

Chris Hipkins updates the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle Sunday 19th February.

Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park will speak to the media on Cyclone Gabrielle response.

Focus Live: Cyclone Gabrielle: Officials hold press conference

Focus Live: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response. Video / NZ Herald

Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory will deliver a statement to media about the death of Muriwai Volunteer Firefighter Craig Stevens.

National Party leader addressed the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle while visiting surf life savers at Ōrewa Beach. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins speaks on the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay.

Focus Live: Auckland Emergency Management Update February 15th

Kieran McAnulty and Andrew Little update Cyclone Gabrielle impact

Focus Live: FENZ briefing and Auckland Emergency Management Update

The Prime Minister has labelled Cyclone Gabrielle the “most severe weather event this century” as it continues to cause havoc. Video / Mark Mitchell

AEM update Cyclone Gabrielle 2:00 pm Tuesday 14 February

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni will address the media on Cyclone Gabrielle.

Kieran McAnulty updates Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle: Fire and Emergency briefing at 7.30am; Auckland Emergency Management from 8am

Chris Hipkins holds a post-Cabinet press conference

Auckland emergency management holds a 2:00 pm update on cyclone Gabrielle. 13 February

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.

Auckland emergency management holds an 8:00 am update on cyclone Gabrielle. 13 February