Latest from Cyclone Gabrielle

Black Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner shares heartache as test debut overshadowed by Cyclone Gabrielle

Hastings cricketer's thoughts were with his hometown and family, on his test debut.

$7 million-plus! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald continues to grow

Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Restored river crossing promises fuel boost but heightens looting fear

More rain is destined for Hawke's Bay which could spell trouble for flood-stricken people.

Watch: Cyclone recovery continues in Hawke's Bay

Diggers are working quickly to complete a river crossing to enable further access into areas including Rissington and Patoka which are running low on fuel. It was expected the crossing would be completed either Wednesday or Thursday. Video / Adam Pearse

Donations to Tararua council's relief fund 'fantastic'

The Tararua District mayoral relief fund has received an extra boost from Government.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Officials ramping up efforts to house displaced residents

Officials face unpredecented demand for temporary housing in Gabrielle's wake.

Watch: Flooding causes 3m drop in road

Otanga Road at Raumati just north of Dannevirke has a massive drop of 3 metres in the carriageway caused by water getting in under the road, undermining its integrity. Video / Supplied

'It's for Wairoa, bro': The marae getting a small town back on its feet

The marae in Wairoa is central to the town's recovery.

Watch: 'Irreplaceable' - widow's tribute to hero Muriwai firefighter

David van Zwanenberg was helping evacuate people when he was killed.

Watch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by digger

Zoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.

Audrey Young: Hipkins' first mistake as PM - and the Opposition pounced

OPINION: PM should focus on cyclone victims, not political opponents.

'Stay away' - Auckland slip fears as rain looms, beaches hit by king tide

Thieves target the lifesaving facility days after the cyclone wracked the community.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Help from the outside - rural communities rally

Rural communities around the North Island mustering help for Hawke's Bay and the Coast.

ANZ donates $3 million to cyclone relief

The bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.

Focus: Leaders respond to potential 'flood tax'

PM Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon and Grant Robertson react to a potential new 'flood tax' that could be used to pay for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery. Video / NZ Herald

'Time is of the essence': Piha residents fear more flooding, slips with drains still blocked

Twenty-one houses in Piha have been yellow-stickered and 33 have been marked red.

Cyclone Gabrielle: National’s Christopher Luxon slams criminals, opposes ‘flood tax’

Christopher Luxon has hit out at the Government for downplaying crime fears.

'She was gone': Napier flood survivor forced to let go of friend in raging floodwaters

Gareth Jones held on to his friend for as long as he could before being struck by debris.