The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand rose to nine on Saturday as the clean-up continued on the battered North Island and authorities worked to find missing people.
The cyclone hit the uppermost region of the North Island on Sunday and tracked down the east coast, causing widespread devastation.
Police on Saturday said they were investigating a possible cyclone-related death of a person in the hard-hit Hawke’s Bay region, taking the death toll to nine.
Getting aid to impacted communities was also a priority, with the Navy saying a ship with 26 tonnes of supplies was on its way to Napier, in Hawke’s Bay.
Cyclone death toll in New Zealand rises to nine as recovery continues
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