With the storm now fading into the South Pacific, rescue teams finally reached regions cut off by days of torrential rain and gale-force winds.
NAPIER, New Zealand - Military helicopters winched stranded storm survivors to safety in New Zealand on Wednesday, after Cyclone Gabrielle killed three people and displaced 10,500 more.
The disaster has severed roads, collapsed houses and cut power across a swathe of New Zealand's North Island: home to more than three-quarters of the country's five million residents. "There's still gaps in our knowledge. Some areas haven't had communications for a couple of days, and we know there's a shortage of food and water," McAnulty told radio station Newstalk ZB.Authorities on Tuesday announced a national state of emergency for only the third time in the country's history, after the 2019 Christchurch attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many parts of northern New Zealand were already waterlogged when Cyclone Gabrielle hit, having been drenched by record rainfall two weeks ago.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tryon urges Proteas women to play 'our brand of cricket' against New Zealand | SportProteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon believes South Africa will bounce back in their second ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand in Paarl on Monday. | Sport24news
Read more »
Tryon stars as SA win crucial World Cup tie against New ZealandChloe Tryon justifiably earned the affection of the Boland Park crowd with one of the great all-rounder performances by a Proteas player at a World Cup, as the home team got their challenge back on track, with a thumping win against New Zealand on Monday.
Read more »
Proteas fired up after T20 World Cup win over New ZealandProteas fired up after T20 World Cup win over New Zealand: Momentum Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon says the team has to keep their fire burning for the rest of the Women's T20 World Cup following their win over New Zealand.
Read more »
Proteas fired up after T20 World Cup win over New ZealandMomentum Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon says the team has to keep their fire burning for the rest of the Women's T20 World Cup following their win over New Zealand.
Read more »
Cyclone-battered New Zealand declares national emergencyCyclone Gabrielle swept away roads, inundated homes and left 225,000 people without power in New Zealand.
Read more »