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Fire crews called to Castlecliff blaze

Police are investigating.

Players ditch footy boots for gumboots to help families who lost everything

Kind-hearted football player describes Cyclone Gabrielle damage as 'unbelievable'.

'I haven’t seen them': Residents hit hard by cyclone fear for friends; 13 still 'uncontactable'

Puketapu man says while houses can be replaced, cyclone loss of life "very sad"

Offroaders race to ‘apocalyptic’ cyclone disaster zone to help those in need

A kind-hearted Kiwi talks of the devastation he saw during a mercy dash to Hawke's Bay.

Cyclone-hit family received ‘no warning’ for hours, were preparing to seek refuge on roof

When the warning came through to evacuate, it was too late for some Esk Valley residents

Miracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher

Miracles and incredible bravery have meant the Cyclone Gabrielle death toll isn't higher

Wairoa mayor says looting ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’

Craig Little hits out at "disgusting" looters, calls for long jail sentences.

'More blood yet to be shed': Kiwi war journalist on how Ukraine war could end

Kiwi journalist Tom Mutch has been reporting on the conflict since the beginning.

Cyclone Gabrielle: More pain for Esk Valley residents as heavy rain hits flood-ravaged area

Clean-up mission in Esk Valley struck by more heavy rain.

Whanganui Mayor launches cyclone relief fund

The fund was set up on Saturday and was already receiving a positive response.

‘Too big for petty, partisan politics’: Can NZ’s politicians actually work together on climate change?

We asked climate change minister whether the cyclone chaos has changed attitudes.

Fresh geotechnical assessment for SH4 after new slip

'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'

Cyclone Gabrielle generosity: Football family rallies around Hawke’s Bay kids

Football gear donations and fundraising drive launched to help battling Hawke's Bay kids.

'So special': Widow's priceless treasure rescued from cyclone-destroyed home

Family, friends rally around widow whose Esk Valley home was destroyed by cyclone.

As an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting

81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away

Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourist puts holiday on hold to help those who lost everything

Tourist joins volunteer army helping Hawke's Bay residents who lost everything in cyclone.

Volunteer army set up amid heartbreak in Esk Valley disaster zone

'People are on the positive, optimistic side helping each other out.'

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

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