Bay of Plenty Civil Defence are declaring a regional State of Emergency for Bay of Plenty. "A state of emergency lets us act more quickly and get the things we... Read More

UPDATE 6.54pm: An officer at the Hahei fire station says no-one was injured and the building is not damaged but will have to be checked, RNZ reports. Four people... Read More

The storm surges, strong winds and heavy rain caused by Cyclone Gabrielle have already caused some erosion along parts of the coastline, according to a Tauranga... Read More

Ōpōtiki District Council is following the track of Cyclone Gabrielle and is asking residents of low lying areas in the area to evacuate. The Ōpōtiki District... Read More

Despite the severe weather touching down this afternoon, Bay of Plenty regional Civil Defence group public information manager Lisa Glass says Cyclone Gabrielle... Read More

The Tauranga Emergency Operations Centre has released information on park closures and preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle. "As we continue to track Cyclone Gabrielle... Read More

A state of emergency has been declared in Gisborne. State Highway 35 north of Gisborne will be closing on Monday evening, as high winds, flooding and fallen debris... Read More

Strong swells and surging sea waves combining with the full tide in Tauranga this afternoon are concerning some local residents. "Two hours before full tide,... Read More

Cyclone Gabrielle is bringing a 'dangerous combination of high winds and heavy rain' today, says Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty. He... Read More

Update, 2.21pm: Due to severe weather conditions and flooding, State Highway 35 between Okitu and Ōpōtiki will be closed overnight from 7pm. Road users are advised... Read More

People living in at-risk areas are being urged to prepare to self-evacuate today and avoid getting caught in the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

WeatherWatch is monitoring Cyclone Gabrielle's track into New Zealand. As of 8am Monday Cyclone Gabrielle was still located just north of the country. "The... Read More