Live: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to come
Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.
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Gita: 'Terrifying' winds with trees snapping like match sticks
The storm ripped out fences, pulled off garage doors and peeled off a roof.
Focus: Residents staying put as Gita hits
David Walker and neighbours Dennis and Bev Walker are staying in their homes at Rapahoe despite the threat from ex-tropical cyclone Gita. Video Jason Oxenham
Evacuations and flooding due to Gita
Footage captured of flooding and evacuations due to Gita cyclone.
Gita's blast brings blackouts across Whanganui region
Blackouts over the region as cyclone blasts through
Lake Kaniere churned into raging ocean
Ex-tropical cyclone Gita's fierce winds whipped up Lake Kaniere on the West Coast to resemble a raging ocean. video / Graeme King
Roads turn into rivers in Nelson
A couple have a scary ride along a flooded road in Nelson as Cyclone Gita unleashes her fury on the South Island. Video / Nelson Snippets
Motueka flooding
Footage has emerged of flooding at both West Bank Road in Motueka and at the end of a driveway flowing onto another road in Motueka. Source: Facebook / @JessKing and Facebook / @LeanneBoyce
Frances Cook reports flooding at Motueka
Frances Cook reports from Motueka, just outside Nelson, at a river which is 'very fast-flowing.'
Woman in car gets into trouble in Riwaka floodwaters: police
Police unable to confirm whether woman has been rescued.
Cyclone Gita update with NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll
Cyclone Gita is barrelling towards NZ and is due to make landfall this afternoon.
Cyclone Gita: Your region-by-region weather forecast
Cyclone Gita's region-by-region weather forecast over coming hours.
Focus: Greymouth camp site mostly deserted, one family to stay
Rapahoe Bay Holiday Park owner Jan Fletcher says she's "worried sick" about Gita
States of emergency: 'This is not a good situation'
Latest forecasts show the full impact of the storm will be felt overnight in the region.
Preparing for Cyclone Gita in Nelson
Rosie Musters talks about preparing for Cyclone Gita as it makes its way to Nelson. / Tim Cuff
Gita: West Coast towns brace for impact in eye of storm
Locals are stocking up at supermarket before 150km/h winds arrive.
Focus: Accommodation issues in Greymouth as Gita hits
Authorities in Greymouth are making preparations for those who may be left without shelter as Cyclone Gita hits.
Focus Live: Will wet weather ruin your weekend plans?
Earlier: Tropical Cyclone Oma will likely crash into Australia's Queensland coast over the weekend but it doesn't mean New Zealand is safe from a barrage of wet and wild weather.
Gita: West Coast prepares for round two
Small West Coast town still recovering from former cyclone Fehi is about to be hit again.
Cyclone Gita: The science behind the storm
"That doesn't necessarily mean that its going to have less of an impact on the country."
Focus: Greymouth prepares for Gita
Cyclone Gita is expected to hit the South Island's west coast today.
Gita: Flights, trains cancelled and roads closed: All you need to know
Flights have been cancelled and roads are closed as Cyclone Gita begins to be felt.
Gita: Boys to ride out cyclone at school camp
The 26 students will hunker down in cabins during the cyclone.
Gita: Rain drenching Nelson as cyclone looms
The top of the south is expected to be hard hit as storm crosses island.
Gita: Kiwis stock up on booze, choc
New Zealanders are eschewing traditional emergency items for something more luxurious.
Gita: Full list of school closures
Thousands of school students have the day off as the region braces for ex-Cyclone Gita.
Cyclone-weary bay prepares for another blast
Tasman residents brace for cyclone while repairing damage from the last one.
Gita: 'We are preparing for the worst'
The region is still recovering from former Cyclone Fehi's devastation.