Cyclone Gabrielle: Tree falls on home in Mangawhai, power lines down

A tree has fallen on a house in Mangawhai as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on the country.

Fire and Emergency shift manager Colin Underdown said one fire appliance in attendance to the incident on Cames Rd, Mangawhai.

He said the occupants of the house are recieving advice from staff.

Underdown also said power lines in the area are down.

He did not know how extensive the damage to the house was.

More to come.