Images have captured the extent of the damage. Keep Reading

Fire and Emergency is using drones and seeking geotechnical advice over a firefighter missing in Muriwai, west of Auckland. Keep Reading

A family forced out of their home of more than 30 years are bracing themselves for another hit as high winds and rain batters the North Island. Keep Reading

As Cyclone Gabrielle continues to batter the North Island, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne are being warned to prepare for days if not weeks without power, @jo_moir reports Keep Reading

One resident said people had to "run for their lives" to escape landslides. Keep Reading

It might have been deja vu for the floods of a fortnight ago - but last night’s weather event looked very different by the light of day Keep Reading

The country's biggest insurance firm IAG says it is progressing recent flood claims at pace and standing by to support customers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle Keep Reading

How does Gabrielle compare to 1988's disastrous Bola? Keep Reading

State Highway 51 is under a sea of muddy water. Keep Reading

The breadth and scope of flooding and damage from Cyclone Gabrielle has been unprecedented. We've collected photos from RNZ reporters and readers from across the regions. Keep Reading

A number of people have been forced to evacuate their homes as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes Aotearoa. Keep Reading

Chris Hipkins is giving an address after Cyclone Gabriel's destructive path prompted the declaration of a national state of emergency. Keep Reading

National grid operator says it is likely major substation is underwater. Keep Reading

Vast areas of the East Coast are unreachable by road phone or on the internet as Gabrielle leaves a trail of destruction through the region Keep Reading

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says it has been "a very big night for New Zealanders", particularly in the upper North Island. Keep Reading

Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty says Cyclone Gabrielle has had major impacts across most of the North Island. Keep Reading

A state of emergency has been declared by the mayors of Napier and Hastings Keep Reading

"This is an unprecedented weather event that is having major impacts across much of the North Island." Keep Reading

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty declared a national state of emergency at 8.43am, after a night of extreme weather. Keep Reading

Matthew Davison was trying to reach Hahei but was met with devastation across Coromandel. Keep Reading

Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to bring damaging winds to the east of the North Island as it moves southeast over the country. Keep Reading

Deputy mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Tova O'Brien on Tuesday morning to provide an update on how Cyclone Gabrielle impacted the Super City. Keep Reading

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The volunteer firefighters were responding to flooding in a Motutara Rd house when it collapsed due to a landslide. Keep Reading

Buildings have collapsed, communities are cut off and hundreds have been forced to evacuate. Keep Reading