New Zealand declared a national emergency for only the third time in its history on Tuesday as Cyclone Gabriel caused massive flooding, landslides and huge sea swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on roof tops. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said, “It’s been a big night for New Zealanders across the country, but especially in the […]
About 58,000 homes in New Zealand’s Upper North Island were without power on Monday as the approach of Cyclone Gabriel brought strong winds, heavy rain and massive flooding to Auckland and surrounding areas. Gabriel crossed the Australian territory of Norfolk Island in the Tasman Sea on Saturday night, although its most destructive winds missed the […]
In worst-hit Auckland, flights resumed at Auckland Airport, which had suspended domestic and international operations on Friday. Air New Zealand said the airline’s international flights in and out of Auckland would resume from Sunday afternoon (2300 GMT on Saturday). On Saturday, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, less than a week into office, flew by helicopter over […]
