The cyclone has caused significant flooding and landslides across the North Island, at least four people have died and several are missing. The damage is worst in coastal areas in the far north and east coast of the North Island – Hawkes Bay, Coromandel and Northland are among the worst hit. Photo: @pwapwapClick to watch Chopper footage @pwapwapKiwifruitIt is early days and so difficult to ascertain the extent of any damage said NZKGI CEO Colin Bond. Power & telecommunications are down across a number of areas in the north island making it difficult to share updates. "Gisborne was completely cut off, and there was no way to communicate with anyone, We won’t know the extent of the damage until tomorrow.

Source: Stuff February 15, 2023 19:26 UTC