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Don't leave town until you've seen the country - 1980s NZ government tourism campaign

This classic ad was produced after the fourth Labour Government came into power in 1984, and immediately devalued New Zealand's currency by 20 percent to avoid a run on the dollar.

Focus: Tokomaru Bay residents work on repairs after cyclone

People in Tokomaru Bay are working to reconnect the town after being cut off by flooding and road damage. Video / George Heard

Focus: Cyclone Gabrielle death toll reaches nine

The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle has reached nine people as emergency teams continue to search for missing people. Video / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Mike Scott

Focus: Flooding leaves hospital without power, water or road access

A remote hospital accommodating dementia patients in the tiny East Coast town of Te Puia Springs has been left without power, water and any physical way out since Monday. Video / George Heard

Slips on scenic drive trap residents

Slips on scenic drive in near Waiatarua have trapped residents since Tuesday. Video / NZ Herald

Puketapu Bridge collapses

The Puketapu Bridge collapses under the weight of the water. Video / Matt Wheatley

Focus: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response

Focus Live: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM Hipkins on confronting visit to Esk Valley

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to the media after visiting search and rescue staff in the Esk Valley, Hawke's Bay. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Emergency Management Minister in Napier

Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty speaking after talking to displaced people in Napier. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Luxon talks to media from Orewa

National Party leader addressed the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle while visiting surf life savers at Ōrewa Beach. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Defence Force delivers vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay

NZ Army Captain Ben Kimber describes his experience landing in Napier’s port and then distributing vital supplies to Hawke’s Bay residents. Video / NZDF

Focus Live: Chris Hipkins speaks on impact of Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay

Chris Hipkins speaks on the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay.

Hope amongst ruin

Stories of hope and community are emerging amidst the heartbreak and wreckage. Video / RNZ

Second firefighter killed in cyclone, Hawke's Bay recovery & Princess Anne on tour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 February, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle claims another life, the desperate search for victims in cut-off regions continues, and Princess Anne continues her tour of the motu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Family home in Karekare destroyed by cyclone

The remains of the Karekare home of Amber and Paul Rhodes. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Devastation in Gisborne following Cyclone Gabrielle

A bridge in Gisborne is a mangled wreck following Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / George Heard / Supplied

Focus: Hawke's Bay residents describe destruction in Puketapu

Puketapu Hotel owner, Mary Danielson says the small Hawke's Bay community has been largely left to clean up on their own following Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response

PM Hipkins gives update on cyclone response. Video / NZ Herald