New Zealand Declares State of Emergency After Cyclone Gabrielle
The cyclone battered most of New Zealand’s North Island and caused severe flooding, landslides and power outages.
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New Zealand minister decries climate crisis ‘lost decades’ in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
James Shaw says country is entering ‘period of consequences’ for inaction over climate change as extreme weather wreaks havoc across the North IslandLive coverage of Cyclone GabrielleFull report: cyclone devastates North IslandCyclone Gabrielle batters…
Flooding hampers rescue efforts as North Island residents told power could be out for weeks – as it happened
This blog is now closedFull report: cyclone devastates North IslandMinister delivers furious speech about ‘lost decades spent bickering’ over climate crisisCyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand – in picturesTell us: have you been affected by Cyclone Ga…
Cyclone Gabrielle worst storm to hit New Zealand this century, says PM
National state of emergency invoked and thousands displaced as storm devastates large parts of North Island and minister says ‘this is climate change’Minister gives furious speech about ‘lost decades spent bickering’ over climate crisisCyclone Gabriell…
Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc across New Zealand’s North Island as evacuations continue
Worst of the storm could coincide with Monday’s midnight high tide, with people in some coastal communities and low-lying areas urged to leaveNew Zealand prime minister Chris Hipkins has warned the worst is yet to come as Cyclone Gabrielle sparks evacu…
Auckland at a standstill as storm leaves thousands in North Island without power – as it happened
Damaging storm causes wind gusts up to 160km/h. This blog is now closedCyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc across New Zealand’s North Island as evacuations continueRain and wind expected to intensifyThe approach of Cyclone Gabrielle is bringing particularly…
Cyclone Gabrielle: evacuations urged as ‘potentially devastating’ storm lashes New Zealand
Thousands without power in North Island, red weather warnings issued for rain and wind, schools closed and flights cancelled in AucklandFollow the latest New Zealand storm updates liveEvacuations are under way and tens of thousands of people are withou…
Cyclone Gabrielle: Norfolk Island issues red alert as tropical storm approaches
Authorities prepare emergency shelter for residents and tourists with fears of significant damage from gale-force winds and dangerous surfFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or d…
Watch out for falling street lights, Wellington tells residents
New Zealand city council says ‘you would be seriously injured or killed’ by lamps weighing up to 15kg, like a microwave or bulk sack of riceNew Zealand’s capital is being plagued by potentially deadly street lights that have begun dropping without warn…
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle intensifies on path to Norfolk Island and New Zealand
Weather system off the Queensland coast predicted to intensify to category three, with winds of up to 224km/hFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTropical Cyc…