Cyclone Gabrielle

There has been scant information about the state of rural Tairawhiti - and the many small communities and farms inland from Gisborne and Wairoa. Local Federated Farmers board member Sandra Faulkner is… Audio

We're into day five since Cyclone Gabrielle hit bringing widespread damage to large parts of the North Island. Six people are now known to have died in the storm, but the Prime Minister, Chris… Audio

Trucks are getting food, water and fuel to cut-off townships along SH2 between Ōpōtiki and Te Karaka.

There are multiple hazards on the stretch of road, which is still closed to the public Steve… Video, Audio

Send more Defence Force personnel - that's that the plea from Hawke's Bay Fruit growers whose crops and livelihoods have been decimated by floodwaters.

Some are trying to salvage fruit - still… Video, Audio

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.

… Audio

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

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

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

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

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 joins us for an update. Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise joins us for an update. Audio

As the communications continue to be difficult with the Gisborne region we check back in with mayor Rehette Stoltz about their situation. Audio

Black Barn vineyards' Kim Thorp gives us an update from the Hawke's Bay Region. Audio

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