Power, water return to cyclone-hit New Zealand cities

Napier, New Zealand (AFP) Feb 18, 2023

Water and electricity supplies slowly returned to cyclone-struck New Zealand cities Saturday, as the death toll from the disaster rose to nine. Almost a week after Cyclone Gabrielle brought scouring winds and torrential rains to the country's North Island - causing landslides and widespread flooding - recovery efforts have begun in earnest. Roger Ball, acting director of the National