Cyclone recovery expected to cost New Zealand billions

Wellington (AFP) Feb 20, 2023

New Zealand said Monday it was likely to cost billions of dollars to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle as the national state of emergency was extended by another week. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed 11 people have so far died in the wake of the devastating flash flooding and high winds which lashed the North Island last week. "Our thoughts remain with families and communities grievi