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Focus Live: Chris Hipkins statement to Parliament

PM Chris Hipkins gives opening speech to Parliament on Cyclone Gabrielle and the year ahead.

Focus: Luxon reacts to Maureen Pugh refusing to say she believes in man-made climate change

National Party leader Christoper Luxon reveals his playbook for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, and responds to his MP Maureen Pugh refusing to say she believes in man-made climate change. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM Hipkins says managed retreat possible for Cyclone Gabrielle hit communities

PM Chris Hipkins says communities may have to make some 'tough calls about managed retreat' following the destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Herald

Skateboarder takes on Crown Range

Skateboarder Alex Bladen took on on Crown Range between Queenstown and Wanaka in just under four minutes, reaching speeds of just over 90kmh. Video / Supplied

'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023

The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Tangoio Marae devastated by the floods

Its floors have been coated in a knee-deep sea of mud, but locals say the Tangoio Marae protected its people from the impacts of the storm. Video Mike Scott

Focus: Hipkins and Robertson on National State of Emergency

20 FEB 2023 PM Chris Hipkins to give update on economic support, national state of emergency. Video / NZ Herald

Consequences of flooding captured in drone footage

Drone footage of flooding on Swamp Rd and the surrounding area in Puketapu, Hawke's Bay, on the Tuesday morning after Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Matt Wheatley

MetService Christchurch weather: February 21st

MetService Christchurch weather: February 21st

Watch: Wairoa bridge near to collapse due to slash build-up

Tiniroto bridge in Wairoa is near to collapse due to slash build-up. Video / Tish Peterson

Focus Live: Police address media on Cyclone Gabrielle response

Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park will speak to the media on Cyclone Gabrielle response.

Gisborne homeowners inches from record-breaking landslide

Gisborne homeowners inches from record-breaking landslide. Video / George Heard

Focus: Stand up with Grant Robertson on flood response

Stand-up with Finance Minister Grant Robertson, Primary Industries Minister Damien O'Connor and Police Minister Stuart Nash at Taylor Corp Orchard and Packhouse at Waiohiki. Video / Mark Mitchell

Esk Valley trio rescue survivors from flood waters in jet boat

Esk Valley trio rescue survivors from flood waters in jet boat. Video / Supplied

Focus: Rescuer describes emotional scene finding flood survivors

Rescuer describes emotional scene finding flood survivors. Video / Mike Scott

Watch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages still without help

Emotional scenes as two sisters are reunited after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through a bridge in rural Hawke’s Bay, dividing the community. Video / Mike Scott / Ella Wilks

Exclusive interview with Mayor Brown

Exclusive interview:Wayne Brown on staying in the background while deputy Desley Simpson shines in the weather disaster as well as his unique approach to the media. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Minister for Emergency Management surveys devastated rural areas

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty surveyed devastated rural areas in the Tararua and Central Hawke's Bay districts today. Video / Mark Mitchell