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There are now 11 confirmed dead almost a week after the cyclone.
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Kiwi businesses' generous donations to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donations follow huge community support for fundraiser.
Stronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle compares
Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.
How Coromandel locals pulled together after Cyclone Gabrielle
How two cut-off towns pulled together to help one another in the cyclone aftermath.
Zoe Hunter: When one region is hurting, others need to step up
There are already examples of help flowing from the Bay of Plenty to cyclone-hit regions.
Western Bay’s rubbish tags redesigned
Tougher material, easy-release design and anti-copying marks are features of the design.
'Olympics' of Māoridom: Five local kapa haka rōpū set to compete in Te Matatini
The biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar is taking place in Auckland next week.
'Catastrophic effect on visitors': Coromandel businesses hurting after five summer storms
"I have been living on my overdraft, and this is supposed to be the height of the season."
'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a Judge
Judge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
Explained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizon
La Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.
Teen triathlete blows off the 'cobwebs' with win in Mount Maunganui
Around 650 competitors aged between 11 and 70 plus took part in the event.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Govt pledges $300m; 11 dead; 2200 unaccounted for; state of emergency extended
There are now 11 confirmed dead almost a week after the cyclone.
Tauranga Aero Club delivers 45 tonnes of donations to cyclone victims
Tauranga Aero Club have been overwhelmed by people's generosity.
Children’s clothing co-op opens in Waihī
Waihī now has a childrenswear shop that showcases labels created by local mums.
Reburial of sperm whale to occur as resources and conditions allow
Work to rebury a sperm whale in Coromandel is expected to begin later this week.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier records second-wettest day ever
'Gabrielle is one of the worst storms to hit Aotearoa New Zealand in living history.'
'Severe departure from accepted practice': Countdown pharmacy dispenses wrong drugs
Woman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.
$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Whangamatā locals get taste of Hollywood
Some Whangamatā locals were involved in Jason Momoa's new film.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Doing nothing isn't an option
Owner of Te Puke equestrian centre moved by stories from others in the horse community.
One dead in SH2 crash at Whakamārama
Police were alerted about 10.55am. One person has died
Speedway: Allard overcomes snags to clinch North Island sprint car title
Champ makes running repairs, stays calm to win title.
'Flying out the door': First-home buyers move in as house prices hit two-year low
The last time Tauranga had its current median house price was in September 2020.
Lawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under review
Tauranga's courthouse project is under review and local lawyers are calling for action.
Sports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices'
'If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'
'It's a different beast': Southee counting on Basin to buoy Black Caps
The Black Caps were a distant second but Tim Southee denied there was a gulf to England.
$4m raised! ASB’s massive donation for Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Roads still closed in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
More than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.
Wet and warm weather has council lagging on lawnmowing, turning 100yo trees to mulch
At least 30 trees were felled in Tauranga during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rotorua to host international remote sensing forestry conference
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$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Seven reasons why first-home buyers are back in the market
Fears of shockingly higher interest rates are rapidly disappearing.
'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour
The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1