Ruatoria family's night of terror trapped in car during Cyclone Gabrielle | Stuff.co.nz

One of the Te Puni whānau is blind. Another is 35 weeks pregnant. Cyclone Gabrielle just about wiped them out - and they remain cut off from the world - but they’re refusing to leave their valley near Ruatoria. National Correspondent Tony Wall reports. Read more: bit.ly/3YVK6sb | Subscribe: bit.ly/2JPg8oB
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[@dominicstowers7767]

I met Roger a couple of years ago! I can't believe what him and his community have been through. Praying for you Roger!

[@TheHarlotsHaven]

I have to say I'm proud to be a Kiwi. at the core we are such a strong, big hearted and resilient people.

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Māori in particular

[@kiwisunshine9631]

The cyclone was a nightmare. Glad you are safe!

[@kiwigal7466]

Thank you stuff xx finally see our whanau in the valley made it through. We been waiting 3 days for any news. TYJ 🙏💞 Manaaki tatou ia tatou xx They breed them strong & proud in Rua!

[@wordzmyth]

I know the news was coming out of Hawkes Bay but almost nothing out of Te Tai Rawhiti and east cape.
We are thinking about all of you down there and everything and everyone who got washed away.

[@barbsmart7373]

I have tears watching you amazing strong people.
I wish that that Princess from England knew about kindness and generosity that I have learned about persistently from tangata whenua- the people who never walk past when someone is hurting or in need.
We have heard from Primd Minister Sumac and the Aussies. Isn't there anything Anne can say or do? Or will I always feel ashamed.
Thankyou for sharing this, we are from the Waikato. My kids and grandkids are Tainui. From around Kawhia.

[@Tryagain563]

Why the *hang* do you feel ashamed for Princess Anne?! I'm not.
Glad they're all safe, that's all.

[@pearlbonnie1369]

How did Princess Anne make you feel ashamed? What did she actually do that was shameful?

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

The royal family hold title to 6.6 billion acres of land - stolen land. They don't care about anybody but themselves.

[@TOKObee]

My whakapapa comes from Tainui too kia Ora. I think The Princess royal did make a statement earlier yesterday

[@Tupunaforever]

Bashing Princess Anne is deplorable. It's not her fault.

[@hellurmoto3163]

Kia kaha whanau xx My heart has been heavy feeling helpless seeing it all unfold from here in Wellington 😭😔

[@user-vq6hj]

Good, honest, hard working peoples lives forever impacted but still trying to see the positive. Kia Kaha

[@cherylapiata5932]

Lovely to see you fullas in the valley are ok thanks to whoever for going down there and filming them very grateful to you and yours.

[@kyliep3479]

So glad you are all safe!

[@stidio298]

Hey I'm a kiwi living in western Australia real bad wish I was there to help

[@daviniatuhura3933]

Nga mihi nunui ki te Whanau o Stuff mo tenei korero ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bryanreedy1820]

So glad you got out uncle x much love to you all and plenty karakia coming your way x

[@wl9170]

Poor darling my heart breaks for all of you in your beautiful country. God bless.

[@sheznez]

who tf have disliked this, these poor ppl have a heart show this video love and kindness

[@SHANONisRegenerate]

He made the right decision to leave!

[@ashilovethedsmp3336]

Love you family xox

[@markwilson8875]

Prays and thoughts to you all.

[@justiskapea7966]

so sad that my family had to go through this that storm ruined our farm and u can see my cousin down there aswell

[@lauriecarter8931]

That river in Ruatoria would have been Raging with alot of big trees and wood smashin everything in its path,hope everyone is safe in Ruatoria Eastcoast.from West Oz.

[@Intimateflow]

Much love from Hastings ❤️❤️❤️

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Take care

[@lovemeanyou]

Bless you and your whanau matua

[@bronwynsmith2157]

All the rivers need huge pump pipes from one end to the other to remove excess water to stop overflow❤️

[@ronnienisbett9625]

great to see real people instead of politicians trying to score points,,,,,

[@CookieKam86]

KIA KAHA WHĀNAU…JAH BLESS….

[@lukedixon7703]

Mean moko

[@richardsingh5827]

Kia Kaha

[@juliaweber212]

Poor man scary experience and people are going to be trouble

[@angebrowne1371]

❤️‍🔥💖❤️‍🔥🙏🙏 Aroha So happy ur 💗 alive god bless 🙌 🙏 💖

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

🌱🌏💚 Kia Kaha Aotearoa

[@karenmbbaxter]

I love The Maori people with the traditional face tattoos. When non-Indigenous people claim predudism if they can't get a job because their face is covered in tattoos I have little sympathy for them because they don't have to cover their face with tattoos......With Maoris it is cultural so there is a reason behind it. My favorite in Maori women with a tattoo just on their chin......It looks so elegant.

[@paiiininthebuttt2477]

Heartbreaking 💔
Much love from the Waikato

[@Polysingh_]

I like this guy

[@ngamanaia1738]

Time to Supa Bolt Brevah

[@headofjupiter]

Elemental Destruction

[@aisitauapai3264]

Horses would of been able to ride through or round mud even donkey 😂

[@wadevictor]

Hmmm

[@aisitauapai3264]

Bunning warehouse 😂

[@qsavage8832]

Slavery is how those blocks were built.