Latest from Cyclone Gabrielle

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

Flooding has 'catastrophic' effect on livestock

The floods have brought 'absolutely harrowing' tales of people's animals drowning.

Focus: Fire and Emergeny CEO gives statement after deaths of two firefighters

Fire and Emergency CEO Kerry Gregory delivered a statement about the death of Muriwai Volunteer Firefighter Craig Stevens. Video / NZ Herald

'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefighters

Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.

'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof

“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."

A huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousands

Extra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents

'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."

Chris v Chris: the weekly verdict on the showdown of Luxon and Hipkins

Cyclone Gabrielle made for a very uneven playing field

Slash at Tolaga Bay forces Navy ship with supplies to divert

Ongoing problem of forestry waste forces Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui to reroute.

Focus Live: Luxon talks to media from Orewa

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

'Sound is terrifying': Land still moving in Piha

Some Piha homes remain hanging precariously over huge slips, others are still flooded.

Tower cuts earnings, dividend forecast after Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle

Tower’s solvency position remains strong, despite two weather events so early in year.

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.

Watch: Defence Force delivers vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay

NZ Army Captain Ben Kimber describes his experience landing in Napier’s port and then distributing vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay residents. Video / NZDF

'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit north

It's good news for the recovery.

Cyclone Gabrielle: West Auckland homes still trapped by slips

Two major slips have trapped several homes along Scenic Drive, Titirangi.

'Beautiful little cherub': Parents’ desperate efforts to save 2yo swept away in flood

'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.

'Need all the love we can get': Pregnant mum's tribute to 2yo killed in flash flood

'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'