The level of devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been further revealed on Thursday, as previously cut off communities are reached for the first time in days. We've collected photos from RNZ journalists and readers from across the regions.
There were 3544 reports of people uncontactable by 2pm today, as police and search and rescue teams prioritise those unaccounted for or in areas isolated by flood waters.
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