Māni Dunlop

Wairoa is also under the heavy rain warning - which lasts until mid-Saturday.

Residents are cleaning up Cyclone Gabrielle's devastating effects. 

But infrastructure, such as the roads in and out of… Audio

A heavy rain warning is in force across Hawke's Bay, which was badly damaged and flooded by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The rain warning lasts until mid-Saturday.

Already it's turning dusty silt back into… Audio

Midday Report is broadcasting live from Eden Park where Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata is taking place; the world's largest kapa haka festival.

It is day one of four of the festival after… Audio

MetService has issued a severe weather watch for heavy rain from Otago to Hawke's Bay; and it could be upgraded to a heavy rain warning for Hawke's Bay.

MetService meteorologist Angus Hines spoke to… Audio

Māni Dunlop delivers regular civil defence announcements for listeners in the Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay regions. Audio

In Turanga Nui A Kiwa, Gisborne, beaches are closed due to the extremely dangerous woody debris along the shoreline.

Waikanae and Midway beaches are officially shut under the Civil Defence Emergency… Audio

In Hawke's Bay, many children returned to school this morning for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the region.

Some schools in Napier have returned today, but the picture is as… Audio

Five competitors in the Southern Lakes Ultra Marathon are in hospital with mild hypothermia, and one with moderate injuries, after a mass rescue began in the Macetown area near Arrowtown in the early… Audio

The death toll stands at 11 as a result of the devastation of cyclone gabrielle.

The funeral directors association is reassuring the public and families of the victims that there is plenty of… Audio

Work has been going on to clear mud-filled roads in rural Hawke's Bay.

RNZ reporter Phil Pennington has been out with road crews in Pakowhai - he told Māni Dunlop about the job ahead. Audio

In Wairoa, the silt that swirled through homes in rising floodwaters is now swirling through the air, being kicked up by the heavy vehicles in the town.

The town's mayor Craig Little says more… Audio

In Turanga nui a kiwa, Gisborne, businesses are digging deep into silt, and into their pockets for money they say they don't have. As they try clean up and get back onto their feet.

But there is… Audio

In Tairāwhiti many roads are impassable - they've been washed away, or covered by slips, silt and water. 

Food supplies are limited and residents are asked to conserve water.

Māni Dunlop spoke to… Audio

Tairāwhiti declared a local state of emergency this morning, ahead of being hit by Cyclone Gabrielle's worst impacts.

Officials are concerned about the effects of damaging storm swells and heavy rain… Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle has arrived, yet the worst wild weather is still to come.

It reached Northland first - thousands of people have lost power and many roads are flooded and unusable.

People located… Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle is just north of Coromandel.

MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Māni Dunlop about the forecast and the extreme observations so far today. Audio

Coromandel is being hit with damaging winds and rain from Cyclone Gabrielle. 

A state of emergency is still in force. 

RNZ reporter Andrew McRae was at Buffalo Beach, Whitianga and spoke to Māni… Audio

Northland was the first place to get hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. 

People located close to the rivers in the Whangārei CBD and Town Basin area are being urged to seek shelter before this afternoon's… Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle is here.

Strong winds and heavy rain are causing damage throughout the upper North Island and the weather is still getting worse.

Nearly 60,000 customers have lost power and lines… Audio

Netflix is cracking down on people sharing accounts to access its content for free.

It's rolling out the changes from today, following a year-long trial overseas.

RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to… Audio