Cyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightly
The Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.
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Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Local Focus: RSEs evacuated safely in Fernhill
49 Samoan RSEs had to abandon their belongings after camp flooded.
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.
Defence Force and police descend on cyclone’s devastation in Hawke's Bay
Air Force helicopters and Army Unimogs are being used in Hawke's Bay rescues.
‘We burst into tears when we saw it’: Parts of Napier still being evacuated
Flooded community "all in the same boat".
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force deployed in Coromandel
The region has experienced slips and land instability, compromising its road network.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Cyclone Gabrielle: ‘Significant disaster’ sparks National State of Emergency
Northland was the first place in New Zealand to feel the cyclone's wrath.
'It’s been a tough day': Race to evacuate Kaipara residents before high tide
Hundreds of Dargaville residents have been evacuated as the town braces for high tide.
'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cows
Cows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.
'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres
'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'
Unstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed off
Three rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Latest position: Live updates of Cyclone Gabrielle's track
Large waves and a storm surge are expected to affect northern and eastern coastlines.
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Cyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hours
The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.
Flood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What you need to do now to get ready
Another cyclone heading towards Aotearoa is likely to bring more torrential rain.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
'One of the most serious storms forecast for NZ this century': New Cyclone Gabrielle warning
Gabrielle could strike the upper North Island as early as Friday, forecasters warn.
Storm aftermath: Rush hour traffic gridlocked on flood-affected roads
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
Greymouth tornado: Shocking footage shows twister ripping through school
The tornado tore through the school shortly before 1am.
Watch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stood
Amateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.
Auckland floods - interactive map: How hard was your suburb hit?
Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.
Live: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warning
Auckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.
Aucklanders to receive relief payments from $1.3m fund from Tuesday
Funding is available to those experiencing hardship from flooding or land slips.
Coromandel tourism sector suffers as holiday hotspots eerily quiet
Motel manager: "80 to 90 per cent of bookings cancelled or postponed.”
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
State of emergency in Coromandel, extends in Auckland, but good news: 'The worst is over’
Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.
Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.