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Slip slams into Coromandel home, other houses evacuated
Another house is teetering on the edge of the cliff.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker chaos - Auckland motorways, homes flooded; Huge slips close Tamaki Dr, roads
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty
'White sand, warm water': BoP to the fore in Best Beach competition
The region took eight of the 15 final placings, and won three of the five categories.
'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90k
The adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.
Plumbers share advice on how to protect your home from flooding
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
Richard Prebble: Chris Hipkins must capitalise on honeymoon bounce
Events overwhelm governments. New PM shouldn’t just wait for it to happen.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
SH2 closed in Karangahake Gorge, more bad weather on the way.
It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.
Cabinet reshuffle: Little, Mahuta demoted; range of new ministers
Hipkins reveals a refreshed Cabinet team as one if his first tasks as PM.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Te Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installed
About 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.
Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.
Whitianga Summer Concert cancelled
The concert was to feature ZZ Top, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo and Stone Temple Pilots.
Train track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industry
KiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.
Charging top issue as more EVs hit road
EV charging has been a hot topic during summer as more Kiwis mull switching.
Community superheroes making a difference
The Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge encourages people to embrace their “superhero".
Vital road washed away in deluge
Aftermath of weather-related events hitting the country this summer.
'A better future': Teens share diverse perspectives with Bay organisations
The programme is for local and international students living in Tauranga.
Ancient harmonies blend with modern rhythms
Ensemble Sangineto was formed in 2000 by twins Adriano and Caterina Sangineto.
A 'complete write-off': Family’s belongings, car left ‘submerged’ after flooding
“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”
Hawke’s Bay father and son drowning victims farewelled
Heartfelt tributes to Ian and Samuel Cruickshank shared at service.
Tauranga schools prepare for rolls increases in 2023
Principals' concerns over provisional roll numbers.
Plan ahead to protect pets in times of disaster
The safety of cats and dogs also requires forethought and special provisions to survive.
'Stay home' - red heavy rain warnings updated; Auckland schools closed for a week; Domain lake closed by public health
Flood-stricken city told to clean up today as second 'atmospheric river' threatens.
Warning in Coromandel over unstable ground as more rain looms
A warning alert has gone out to Coromandel Peninsula residents.
NZ’s tax system is under the spotlight (again). What needs to change to make it fair?
OPINION: Views on how to make the system fairer vary wildly.
Covid 19 latest: 10,589 new cases, 28 deaths and 189 in hospital
Weekly number of new community cases has fallen again.
Weather: What we know about tomorrow’s ‘atmospheric river’
Many of the key weather elements behind Friday’s freak deluge may align again tomorrow.
Census 2023 - What will you be asked?
On March 7, 2023, people will be asked to answer questions about themselves in the census.