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Focus: Labour respond to Maureen Pugh's climate change comment

PM Chris Hipkins and Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty respond to National MP Maureen Pugh's comments she is ‘waiting on the evidence’ to show Cyclone Gabrielle was influenced by human actions. Video / NZ Herald

Firefighters respond to smoking house in Christchurch

A steaming property in east Christchurch prompted a heavy emergency service turnout this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: Chris Hipkins statement to Parliament

PM Chris Hipkins gives opening speech to Parliament on Cyclone Gabrielle and the year ahead.

Focus: Luxon reacts to Maureen Pugh refusing to say she believes in man-made climate change

National Party leader Christoper Luxon reveals his playbook for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, and responds to his MP Maureen Pugh refusing to say she believes in man-made climate change. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM Hipkins says managed retreat possible for Cyclone Gabrielle hit communities

PM Chris Hipkins says communities may have to make some 'tough calls about managed retreat' following the destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Herald

Skateboarder takes on Crown Range

Skateboarder Alex Bladen took on on Crown Range between Queenstown and Wanaka in just under four minutes, reaching speeds of just over 90kmh. Video / Supplied

'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023

The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Tangoio Marae devastated by the floods

Its floors have been coated in a knee-deep sea of mud, but locals say the Tangoio Marae protected its people from the impacts of the storm. Video Mike Scott

Focus: Communities paying privately for helicopter supply drops

Communities are really pulling together in the cyclone response but have been forced to pay for private choppers to get in supplies to Patoka and surrounding communities. Video / Mike Scott

Focus Live: Chris Hipkins updates impact of Cyclone Gabrielle

Chris Hipkins updates the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle Sunday 19th February.

Watch: Wairoa bridge near to collapse due to slash build-up

Tiniroto bridge in Wairoa is near to collapse due to slash build-up. Video / Tish Peterson

Focus Live: Police address media on Cyclone Gabrielle response

Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park will speak to the media on Cyclone Gabrielle response.

Gisborne homeowners inches from record-breaking landslide

Gisborne homeowners inches from record-breaking landslide. Video / George Heard

Focus: Stand up with Grant Robertson on flood response

Stand-up with Finance Minister Grant Robertson, Primary Industries Minister Damien O'Connor and Police Minister Stuart Nash at Taylor Corp Orchard and Packhouse at Waiohiki. Video / Mark Mitchell

Esk Valley trio rescue survivors from flood waters in jet boat

Esk Valley trio rescue survivors from flood waters in jet boat. Video / Supplied

Focus: Rescuer describes emotional scene finding flood survivors

Rescuer describes emotional scene finding flood survivors. Video / Mike Scott