Aerial photos show scale of disaster in Gisborne
Civil Defence is running fly-overs of Tairāwhiti to assess the cyclone damage.
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Watch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without help
The road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.
Auckland city tower collapse fears: ‘From doing nothing to over-reacting’ - evacuated residents frustrated
Residents next to a tower deemed a safety risk say they've been complaining for years.
'It sounded like an earthquake': Parents left isolated with newborn after landslide destroys access
”It was unbelievable where the river had been and how high it was."
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
Grieving community fears weapons will be used as looting prompts roadblocks
Looters were discovered late last night in Puketapu west of Napier.
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.
Where you can donate goods and who you contact for help after Gabrielle
Contact numbers, websites and email addresses have been provided to help those in need.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our world
Cherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.
Isolated Māori communities at risk of being forgotten in response
Māori communities in rural areas are being left without resources to meet their needs.
Cyclone Gabrielle: ‘Those that have power, be careful with your usage’ - Napier mayor
There was cheering and clapping in the streets of Napier as power came on yesterday.
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.
AA Insurance receives thousands of weather-related claims, expects many more
The company expects there will be a surge in claims as power and services are restored.
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.
Saturday promised a return to normality for Hawke's Bay - but the blue sky betrays us
OPINION: Instead of historic planes dancing in the blue, the sound of choppers blurs.
Flooded Hawke’s Bay cemetery exposes graves, bones in Omahu
Omahu residents are dealing with exposed graves and bones found in the debris.
Don’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis says
PM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?
Letters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpers
OPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.
Lakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.
'Water came up quick': 12-hour ordeal trapped on house bus roof
“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."
'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."
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
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.
Tower cuts earnings, dividend forecast after Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Tower’s solvency position remains strong, despite two weather events so early in year.
‘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.
'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue
After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.
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.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The biggest Hawke's Bay weather catastrophe in living memory
Three HB deaths, homes lost, bridges wrecked, no power. The effects will continue.
Trapped Waimauku resident worried food will run out and pets will starve
Waimauku resident trapped in home for five days worried food will run out.
Bridge no more: Army to help stranded community in flood-devastated Hawke's Bay
Flooding from the Mangaone River sent chest-high water through Rissington.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua
"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."