Paeroa floodgates do great job during Cyclone Gabrielle
The floodgates were installed in 2018, but haven't been used previously.
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Multiple flooding callouts in Tauranga; SH25 closed due to washout
There were callouts to 10 properties overnight.
Waihi Beach home’s surprising $1.8m sale after freak tornado rips through town
Storm damage nearly stopped on-site auction from going ahead.
Weather: Heavy rain watch issued for North Island regions
MetService is warning that thunderstorms and downpours are possible.
Watch your pets for illnesses after floods
New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is encouraging pet owners in the country’s flood
Relatively unchanged line-up for match
The Waitomo Chiefs Manawa have named a relatively unchanged side for round 2
State Highway 25A puts Coromandel businesses on edge
After multiple severe weather events in the past weeks, the road is unusable
New Rocket Park takes off in Waihī
Waihi’s Victoria Park, now known more colloquially as Rocket Park
Routed: Some highways will take months to reopen
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.
'It was like a train': Tornado rips roof from Waihī Beach home
'When we went back upstairs we could see blue sky ... the whole roof was gone.'
'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman
Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.
The Harmonic Resonators to come out swinging on new tour
“The magic thing about our gigs is that there’s this sense of unity through music.”
Coromandel businesses can apply for interim cyclone support
New $25 million grant allocation to help businesses in cyclone-affected regions clean up.
Aerocool Helicopter has busy start to year
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter team has been extremely busy over January.
Hauraki-Coromandel sports and results
Hurley NZ Boardrider Clubs Championships returning to Whangamatā.
Live: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cyclone
There's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.
This is how long reopening vital Coromandel route could take
Cost of work to reinstate SH25a “in the tens of millions".
Storm-battered Coromandel boats in tourists as operators 'open for business'
Accommodation providers are finding ways of making sure guests can still check in.
'Totally storm fatigued': Residents told to stay vigilant as more rain bears down
The peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning.
Colourful cabinet artworks in Waihi
Waihi locals are spreading the word that there are two new artworks in town
Waitakaruru Arboretum reopens after cylone closed park
The park also has the opening of its very own cafe in the pipeline.
Live: Bad weather ends PM's planned Wairoa flight; forestry slash inquiry announced; access closed to Auckland’s West Coast beaches
MetService warns of slips and road closures in hard-hit areas as the rain continues.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
Thunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.
Waka Kotahi targets SH2 slip and re-sealing works
Roading crews will be taking advantage of fine weather to undertake remedial work
Live: New cyclone threat from tropics; heavy rain threat for Hawke's Bay, Auckland for next 2 days
Flood-ravaged centres across the North Island are in for more rain.
Health warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of Thames
Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000
The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.
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.
'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."
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.
Children’s clothing co-op opens in Waihī
Waihī now has a childrenswear shop that showcases labels created by local mums.
Whangamatā locals get taste of Hollywood
Some Whangamatā locals were involved in Jason Momoa's new film.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Roads still closed in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
More than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.