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Cyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut off

Slips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.

Focus: Full force of Cyclone Gabrielle revealed as sweeps North Island

Cyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region leaving one firefighter missing, and residents in Kumeū inundated again. Video / NZ Herald

'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.'

Cyclone Gabrielle: What the national state of emergency means

This is the third time in NZ history a National State of Emergency has been declared.

Storms force MPs to consider suspending Parliament for a week

MPs met today to discuss a break from Parliament in light of the unprecedented storm.

Cyclone Gabrielle photos: Damage in Northland

Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island and wild winds and rain lash the region.

Boatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescued

The navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.

Live: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cuts

Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.

Emergency rations: what to eat when you’re hunkering down

It's all about using what you have and making the best of it.

How Gabrielle's fury has exposed flaws in our major cities

This chaotic season must lead to change.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Main impact felt overnight

Forests, roads, parks and schools were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.

Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc, firefighter missing in slip & not so rosy Valentines | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 February, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle hits as heavy rain causes flooding and slips, how the severe weather is affecting our housing market and why this Valentine's day may not be all rosy in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Repeated rain destabilises Kiwi perches

OPINION: Our editorial on Cyclone Gabrielle lashing already-sodden areas.

Cyclone Gabrielle leaves her mark

Hawke’s Bay moved to a red rain warning - see some photos from Monday's storm.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelled

The Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.

Cyclone Gabrielle: East Coast prepares for severe weather, families evacuated, roads flooded

People on the East Coast have begun evacuations in preparation for more bad weather.

Local Focus: Cyclone Gabrielle brings huge swells to Mt Maunganui and Pāpāmoa beaches

Mauao base track and Moturiki (Leisure Island) are closed due to high swells.

Distress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier Island

A boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.