By RNZ Cyclone Gabrielle rescuers could not get ahold of utes to get to flood zones in a mad scramble, as a much bigger storm than was expected hit. Newly.
Fire and Emergency have removed a large quantity of soil and debris and deconstructed a house piece by piece as the search continues for a trapped firefighter in Muriwai.
Cyclone Gabrielle has severely impacted electricity supply and communications in parts of the North Island as it now heads southeast. Check how the situation is unfolding in your region.