Thousands missing a week after Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Buildings damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in the Esk Valley near Napier, New Zealand [File: AFP]

At least 11 people have died and thousands are missing in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island last week.

The cyclone hit the northern part of the island on February 12 and tracked down the east coast, inflicting widespread devastation.