Cyclone Gabrielle devastates New Zealand: At least 9 killed as PM warns figure could rise during search of cut-off communities

New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the cyclone was 'the biggest natural disaster' the country has seen this century

At least nine people have died following Cyclone Gabrielle, which has devastated large parts of New Zealand.

Authorities said around 62,000 households were without power nationwide - 40,000 of those being in Hawkes Bay, one of the hardest-hit regions.for only the third time ever this week as Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Gabrielle was the country's"biggest natural disaster" this century.Cyclone Gabrielle: Extensive damage

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