Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle: Some Gisborne residents feeling abandoned
The Prime Minister has spent the day in Tairawhiti visiting some of the regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
However, many residents feel the government abandoned them in their time of need.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Tairāwhiti, Wairoa urged to conserve power
Households in Tairāwhiti and Wairoa are being urged to conserve what power they have, if any.
Lines company Eastland Network says multiple serious faults and major access issues - means 4500… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: West Auckland homes still trapped by slips
To Auckland now and some residents in the Titirangi area are still dealing with no power or water, roads closed and limited cell phone coverage.
But it's two major slips that have trapped residents… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay orchardists try to assess damage
Hawkes Bay flood victims remain on edge, with a false alarm sending some scambling earlier this afternoon.
Checkpoint was checking in with Hawke's Bay Growers who are already out trying to salvage… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wairoa devastated, remains cut-off by road
Wairoa has been off the grid since Tuesday, with very little information getting in, or getting out.
Its residents have spent the past three days salvaging their belongings and digging mud from their… Video, Audio
Napier MP, Forestry Mininster confirms inquiry into East Coast soil erosion
Forestry Minister and Napier MP Stuart Nash has acknowledged the problem of slash from forestry damaging land after Cyclone Gabrielle.
But he wouldn't be drawn on criticising the sector, saying an… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker
Cyclone Gabrielle: Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker joins us for an update. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise joins us for an update. Audio
Gisborne update
As the communications continue to be difficult with the Gisborne region we check back in with mayor Rehette Stoltz about their situation. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Black Barn vineyards' Kim Thorp
Black Barn vineyards' Kim Thorp gives us an update from the Hawke's Bay Region. Audio
Power outage in Napier likely to continue for some days
A lines company says power may be out to some of Napier for two weeks but not for most people. Audio
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little on what the town needs
The town of Wairoa has been cut off for days, but efforts are underway to restore power and reconnect the town. Kathryn talks to mayor Craig Little about residents need most and how they're coping. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tech correspondent Bill Bennett
Bill joins Kathryn to talk about how internet connections have held up during Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hastings principal - 'It's heartbreaking'
Many schools have been hard hit by the flooding in Hawkes Bay - and it could be weeks before children can return to the classroom. Twyford School on the outskirts of Hastings was inundated when the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Transpower seeks to restore power to Napier
The national power grid operator says it has made changes to get enough power to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne for 90,000 households. However, 40,800 homes remain without power in Hawke's Bay - and the… Audio
Some Kaipara residents spend third night in evac centres
Returning north to Dargaville now, to the swamped town of Kaipara, where some residents spent a third night in evacuation centres. The call was made yesterday evening for people who live near the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Minister Andrew Little
Hundreds of Defence Force personnel are working with council and Civil Defence staff and volunteers to assist in the rescue effort. Navy ships have reached worst hit areas with water and other… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: What's the impact on agriculture?
There are great concerns for the agricultural production areas around Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. James Allan is the Chief Executive of agri-business consultancy Agfirst. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Dealing with dangerous trees
Now to West Auckland, where bush clad Muriwai, Karekare, Piha and other settlements on the coast have been hard hit. Arborist companies are literally working around the clock to fell and clear trees… Audio
Te Karaka "completely flooded"
In Te Karaka, inland from Gisborne, 500 people were evacuated at 5am on Tuesday, heading for safety on higher ground.
They were left stranded for more than a day with no communication.
It's an area… Audio
