Inquest begins into deaths from Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods

Monday 30 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4:43pm

A coroner's inquest has commenced to examine 18 weather-related deaths from the early 2023 floods. The proceedings will scrutinise the effectiveness of emergency responses and the timeliness of weather warnings during Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary floods.

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1. RNZMon 30 Jun 2025, 8:56am

   Inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Anniversary flooding deaths gets underway (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 30 Jun 2025, 4:43pm

   Inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Anniversary flooding deaths gets under way (opens in new tab)