The Latest Breaking News from Cyclone Gabrielle

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are left without power as Cyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand’s North Island, causing widespread damage to the power network.

The New Zealand government has declared a state of emergency across the country’s North Island, which has been battered by Cyclone Gabrielle

New Zealand's Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty says former tropical cyclone Gabrielle poses a "real threat" to lives after declaring a National State of Emergency.

As the cleanup from the Auckland floods continues, and Cyclone Gabrielle hits already saturated parts of the North Island, many people and communities are wondering about the future of their cherished places and homes.

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader took different factors and advice into account when deciding whether to be in Auckland when Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Chris Hipkins made the smarter political move, writes political editor Jo Moir

Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm?

Cyclone Gabrielle plunged around 46,000 homes into darkness and forced some areas to declare a state of emergency just two weeks after a record-breaking storm killed four people in New Zealand

Cyclone strikes as Auckland emerged from devastating record rains

Worst of the storm could coincide with Monday’s midnight high tide, with people in some coastal communities and low-lying areas urged to leave