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'Lethal combination' of strong winds, heavy rain set to hit Bay of Plenty
Residents are asked to avoid driving, clear drains and have an emergency kit ready.
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Health warning: Children, dogs warned to stay away from Holdens Bay shoreline
Meanwhile, the health warning for Okawa Bay is now been lifted.
'Acknowledge our history:' Pupils take dual park name proposal to council
Work to change the name started in 2021 and has come to a head.
Sonya Bateson: Why is tipping rearing its ugly head in our society?
OPINION: 'Now I fear that tipping is creeping more and more into everyday life.'
Cyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hours
The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.
Staff, students vomiting: Town under boil water notice after E.coli detected
The boil water notice is effective immediately.
Letters: Governments come and go - individuals like Ardern are rare
Readers have their say.
4x4 trials a family affair for Nathan Fogden and his sons
Bay of Plenty Four Wheel Drive Club is raising money for Waipuna Hospice on Sunday
Cyclone Gabrielle: What you need to do now to get ready
Another cyclone heading towards Aotearoa is likely to bring more torrential rain.
50km before 50: Councillor by weekday, Tarawera Ultramarathon runner by weekend
More than 5000 people are expected to take part in the event.
PM Chris Hipkins on Tauranga growth woes and economic plans
Getting young people into work was a key part of the PM's trip to Tauranga.
'A little miracle' no one injured in 'horrific' Maungatapu slip - PM
Hipkins visited families displaced after slips who are now fighting for insurance cover.
National's plans to tackle Tauranga’s infrastructural and social challenges
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is promising his party will get things done.
Thought you saw a UFO this morning? Flying lights explained
'I went outside to have a cigarette with my cup of tea. I thought it was UFOs in the sky.'
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Freezer sit-in helps teen prep for icy challenge
Swimmer uses deep freeze to help acclimatise for ice swimming championships.
Studies start with money in the pocket
Students from Te Puke High School and Pāpāmoa college benefit from trust.
Watch: 'Massive boom' - Cathedral Cove damaged after 'scary' landslide
'If it was peak time there would have been many people. Very lucky it didn’t kill anyone.'
Covid vaccine available to under-5s with high health risks from today
Expert welcomes extension of vaccine, but wants more under-5s to get access.
Appeal for sightings of Bay of Plenty man missing for two months
Despite 'extensive searches' across the region, the Murupara man cannot be found.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Highway closed as large slip comes down in Bay of Plenty
A large slip has come down on the highway this morning.
PM in Tauranga: Hipkins visits residents affected by slips
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is visiting Tauranga today.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
Cyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next week
WeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island
Kiri Gillespie: Financial caution needed by those who can't really afford to travel
It's great people are getting on planes again, but not everyone can afford to.
Premium debate: Looming cyclone stirs opinion of news coverage
Subscribers have their say on whether news of a potential cyclone is worth it.
Promising Te Puke flag football player far from flagging it
Selection for high-performance unit and possible scholarship for flag footballer.
Red Fox Tavern killers in bid to overturn their convictions
Chris Bush was shot dead at the Maramarua pub in 1987 and his killers still deny it.