New Zealand declares El Nino, warns of high winds and temperature changes
El Nino could also impact milk production and reduce animal growth in New Zealand, which is a major dairy and meat exporter.
Fri Sep 29 2023
New Zealand police still seeking 23 people after Cyclone Gabrielle
Police have been working to reach people that friends or family had registered as uncontactable.
Fri Feb 24 2023
New Zealand cyclone missing now in single digits in Hawke's Bay - Search and rescue
Cyclone Gabrielle killed at least 11 people and caused widespread damage across the North Island, hitting Hawke's Bay particularly hard.
Thu Feb 23 2023
NZ says cyclone damage could exceed $8 bln, announces emergency funding
The cyclone hit the North Island's northernmost region on Feb. 12 and tracked down the east coast, inflicting widespread destruction.
Mon Feb 20 2023
NZ police reach more people previously not contactable after Cyclone Gabrielle
Police said they had managed to make contact with 4,000 of the 6,500 people reported as having not been in contact since before the cyclone.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle death toll rises to five as recovery starts
Cyclone Gabrielle caused havoc across the North Island leaving at least five people dead, displacing 9,000 and causing significant damage.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off New Zealand coast
The earthquake's epicentre was 50 km from the town of Paraparaumu, according to Geonet.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle moves away from New Zealand, leaves three dead and huge clean up
Electricity is out for around 225,000 people across the island hampering clean up.
Wed Feb 15 2023
New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc
Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on roof tops.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle lashes northern New Zealand with strong winds and rain
Around 58,000 homes are without power as the approach of Cyclone Gabrielle brings strong winds and huge swells.
Mon Feb 13 2023