There are now six people dead and 3544 still uncontactable in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, the majority of which are from Hawke's Bay and Tair\u0101whiti.
With some areas still isolated, many families are yet to connect with loved ones.
Police are continuing to search for the unlocated people and Superintendent Jeanette Park joined Mike Hosking.
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