
'We could come across people yet': Napier coastline search under way
Search and rescue teams have been scouring kilometres of slash and debris on the coast.
Search and rescue teams have been scouring kilometres of slash and debris on the coast.
Residents manning roadblocks appear to have the blessings of police and Defence Force.
The road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.
”It was unbelievable where the river had been and how high it was."
81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away
Looters were discovered late last night in Puketapu west of Napier.
Tourist joins volunteer army helping Hawke's Bay residents who lost everything in cyclone.
Contact numbers, websites and email addresses have been provided to help those in need.
Scenes of destruction remain four days after deadly floods in valley north of Napier.
Random acts of kindness help Hawke's Bay people recover.
“We are lucky we had a skylight . . . that is what saved us."
"Our children are our life. We take pride in our complete devotion to our babies."
It is feared more people will be found dead in devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke's Bay has been devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Paula described the town as 'eerie' as helicopters and Army trucks swamp the city.
'There was nothing they could’ve done more,' say her uncle.
'Our home, our section and all our belongings have been completely destroyed.'
At an evacuation centre people are in tears describing their harrowing experiences.
Roads are caked in mud and paddocks have become lakes in Puketapu.
Esk Valley residents talk of how they survived neck deep water during deadly flood
”It is unbelievable. You can’t fathom it. There is nothing left to salvage."
One man says the queues are evidence people, like himself, need to be better prepared.
'There were five cars behind me and just one made it.'
A South African family who immigrated to New Zealand four weeks ago are missing.
Napier is expected to be without power for at least two weeks, the regional council says.
With power and communication down, festival organisers turned to pen and paper.
Thousands are still without power across the region today.
The storm has left death and catastrophe in its wake.
A Hawke’s Bay family, including a 7-year-old boy, are lucky to be alive.
Flooded community "all in the same boat".