Parts of cyclone-stricken New Zealand could see heavy rains from Thursday (Feb 23) as relief and recovery efforts continue and tens of thousands remain without power after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across t
The cyclone hit the North Island's northernmost region on Feb 12 and tracked down the east coast, inflicting widespread destruction and killing at least 11 people. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has called Gabrielle New Zealand's biggest natural disaster this century.
Bad weather returns to devastated regions including Hawke's Bay and Gisborne as police try and locate roughly 1,100 people still listed as uncontactable. Police said on Monday they expect the vast majority to report safely once telecommunications are fully restored.
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