Cat and owner reunited after cyclone
The cat was checked by a vet and was “as healthy as anything”.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Who are the 11 known victims?
Two more deaths were confirmed by police this morning, taking toll to 11.
'So special': Widow's priceless treasure rescued from cyclone-destroyed home
Family, friends rally around widow whose Esk Valley home was destroyed by cyclone.
More 'rogue' politicians needed in Napier
OPINION: They are well-intentioned but do little to rattle political cages or shake trees.
Freak storm causes chaos in Sydney
The storm caused chaos and ripped a boat apart in Sydney Harbour.
In pictures: New images show extent of devastation in Esk Valley
Scenes of destruction remain four days after deadly floods in valley north of Napier.
Flood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMs
First up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.
Landslide risk still high in Piha and Muriwai; push to fix power, water continues
About 20 homes evacuated in Piha last night, and an exclusion zone remains in Muriwai.
Relief as no severe weather forcast for country this weekend
High-pressure systems will bless the country with settled and mostly sunny conditions.
Essential supplies delivered to Auckland communities
Supplies are being delivered to communities that have been isolated by landslips and flooding, such as Piha, Karekare, Te Henga Bethells Beach, and Muriwai. Video / Auckland Emergency Management
MetService National weather: February 17th - 19th
MetService National weather: February 17th - 19th
MetService Auckland weather: February 18th - 19th
MetService Auckland weather: February 16th - 17th.
'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefighters
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
'Bright shining light': Mum who lost 2yo in flood - this tragedy has 'cost us everything'
"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."
MetService Wellington weather: February 17th - 19th
MetService Wellington weather: February 17th - 19th
Temporary morgue set up at Napier Port amid fears over cyclone victims
It is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.
MetService Christchurch weather: February 16th - 17th
MetService Christchurch weather: February 16th - 17th.
MetService says summer rainfall levels historic with three red level events in a month
Many areas of the North Island had experienced their wettest-ever start to the year.
'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit north
It's good news for the recovery.
Hope amongst ruin
Stories of hope and community are emerging amidst the heartbreak and wreckage. Video / RNZ
‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighter
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
Stories of hope amid Hawke’s Bay cyclone ruins
At an evacuation centre people are in tears describing their harrowing experiences.
Second firefighter killed in cyclone, Hawke's Bay recovery & Princess Anne on tour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 February, 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle claims another life, the desperate search for victims in cut-off regions continues, and Princess Anne continues her tour of the motu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclone Gabrielle: Families share how they’re getting by without power
Whangārei mum making the most of showers and TV after power came back on.
‘Cornerstone of our lives': Widow's tribute to firefighter killed in Muriwai slip
Dave van Zwanenberg: A family man dedicated to his children
Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland hit by estimated 1000 damaging landslides in storms’ wake
An expert has called for a region-wide survey of Auckland's post-storm landslide risk.
PM Chris Hipkins says victims of cyclone in 'state of shock', devastation likened to Christchurch earthquakes
“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."
Cyclone Gabrielle: Prime Minister surveys damage over Gisborne
Hipkins says restoring infrastructure in isolated Gisborne towns a 'very big challenge'.
'Hugely traumatic': PM Chris Hipkins visits Gisborne, Te Karaka
“I can only imagine how I would feel in those circumstances with my own family."
Latest MetService severe weather: February 16th
Latest MetService severe weather: February 16th
'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to Auckland
Rain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.
Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up: Mauao reopens but council advises caution
Things will be 'starting to return to normal' for a lot of people in the Bay of Plenty.
'He was my hero': Traumatised Muriwai disaster survivor's tribute to killed firefighter
A huge slip buried two volunteer firefighters as they fought to save a Muriwai home.
Explained: Don’t blame Gabrielle for last night’s earthquake
The likeliest link to last night’s 6.3 quake wasn't Gabrielle, but another phenomenon.