Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
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Helicopters tackle large fire at Whangape Harbour in Far North
Battling the remote fire is complicated by the fact there is no road access.
Sailor dies during Bay of Islands yacht race after being struck by boom
The sailor was knocked unconscious and could not be revived by a Coastguard crew.
Woman dies in Whangārei after car goes through fence into creek
Emergency teams found the woman already deceased at the crash scene.
Detours to Northland : Storm road closures - all you need to know
Motorists are asked to delay journeys between Auckland and Northland.
Potentially thousands of HB residents yet to be contacted - PM; reports of more victims
Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed an eighth victim.
Live: 'We have no water' in Gisborne, morgue at Napier port; seventh body found
Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed a seventh victim.
Live: Morgue set up at Napier port; seventh body found; 37,000 HB homes powerless
State of emergency still acute in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay, PM says.
Amazing photo: Boatie in mammoth seas saved by rescuers during heart of cyclone
Rescuers tried for day and a half to save boatie. Eventually it took a navy frigate.
'It's getting worse': Heavy rain, wind as Gabrielle hits NZ; cyclone's latest track
Evacuation centres are today being opened as category three Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
17 rain, wind warnings/watches as Gabrielle looms, Harbour Bridge may close tomorrow; Air NZ cancels multiple flights
Evacuation centres are today being opened as Category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Live: 17 rain, wind warnings/watches for entire North Island as Gabrielle looms; cyclone's latest track
Evacuation centres are today being opened as category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Live: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regions
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
Covid: 4540 new cases; 473 in hospital, 16 deaths
Case numbers are trending down. Has NZ turned a corner with the virus?
Covid in NZ has 'turned a corner': 496 in hospital today, 16 virus-linked deaths
"We are continuing to track at the lower of what modelling suggested this winter."
Eight Covid deaths and 5202 new community cases
Today there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
'That's ridiculous & I'll sort this': Vodafone CEO steps in after house-fire disconnection fee complaint
Then her daughter-in-law tweeted this message.
Covid update: 6635 cases, six deaths today as some schools reintroduce mask wearing
There are 400 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.
Almost 1 million cases since Covid arrived in NZ - rolling average rises again
The seven-day rolling average of new cases shows numbers are up on a week ago.
13 new Covid deaths, including person aged between 10-19
Person aged between 10 and 19 is one of 13 people reported to have died with Covid.
Homeless house buyer: Man lived 10 months in car to save - but still can't buy
Whangarei man had deposit saved and lived rent free on streets in bid to afford a house.
Coming down - only 63 new cases as Aucklanders prepare to leave city
Aucklanders will be rushing out of the city this week for the first time in four months.
Watch: 92 new community Covid cases as Aucklanders grab a beer, hit the gym
There are now 79 people in hospital, including nine in intensive care.
Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
Covid in the North Island: Two new Northland cases, wastewater traces in Gisborne, Napier
There have now been 17 community cases in the region with eight still active.
Covid: 41 new cases, Auckland woman connected to Northland pair tests positive
More than 70,000 Kiwis have already received a vaccine as part of Super Saturday.
Live: Peters' TV claims - woman at centre of Northland scare 'linked to Mongrel Mob'
Mayor: 'We've worked hard and now some bloody idiot has come and buggered it up.'
Former Northland MP Matt King defends controversial Covid post
Ex-MP says he wanted to spark a debate about ongoing lockdowns and the way ahead for NZ.
The 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we know
The 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.
No new cases in MIQ or community today
Ministry of Health still trying to reach five Melbourne returnees.
No new Covid-19 community cases, three in MIQ
The three new cases in MIQ come from France, the Maldives and Guatemala.
'Every family deserves a house': Landlord sells rental to tenant below market price
Arpit Patel was only looking for a rental. He found a landlord keen to help him buy.
NZ suspends travel from India to combat surge in Covid cases
Ban on travellers from India begins on Sunday and will remain in place until April 28.
First-home buyers big winners, prices 'could tumble 10pc'
Investors have been targeted with tax changes to help stem soaring house prices.
Buyer beware: Warning over common contract clause that can cost home buyers
Single mum Madhu bought a new Auckland home but wonders if she'll ever get to move in.
Live: Freedom beckons? No new Covid community cases - Cabinet meets
Today's Covid community results could play a big part in bringing lockdown to an end.
Family sell house for $980,000, but cannot afford to buy new Auckland home
George and Lee just made a big sale, yet still can't afford suitable home in Auckland.
Covid-19: One new case in managed isolation
There is one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation - but none in the community.
Watch: Neighbours at war - digger tears up driveway beneath woman's feet as property dispute escalates
Just luck that no-one was seriously hurt or worse as dispute reaches climax, says owner.
Family with Covid-19 had private home viewing; No new community cases
Three people attended the viewing in Papatoetoe.
Less than $300k to buy in Epsom: Check out 2020's cheapest house sales
Find out where you could've bought a classic timber villa for just $15,000.
Investors buy record share of homes as first-home buyers squeezed
The biggest housing boom in two decades is taking its toll on first-home buyers: analysts.
Vacant land sales soar as developers rush to cash in on housing demand
Pundits hope a jump in vacant land sales helps ease Auckland's pressing housing shortage.
Where to go to escape Auckland's skyrocketing house prices
Can you achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home?
New Zealand's flashest homes: Take a moment to dream
Lockdown might even be a joy if you owned one of these stunning properties.
Revealed: 2020's most expensive home and its All Black billionaire owners
Luxury house sales boomed again in 2020 even without foreign buyers.
Baby dead, two others injured in Far North crash
The tragedy occurred just after 1pm on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd near Ahipara.
Another Pakistani cricketer tests positive for Covid-19
The squad member was one of the three cases reported as under investigation yesterday.
Three new Covid cases in managed isolation; Xmas party warning
Further swabs were taken from Pakistan cricket team members who earlier tested negative.
NZ already has a capital gains tax - you probably just didn't know it
There is a capital gains tax already on the books, it's just not enforced: Researchers
Ghost town: Photos show CBD deserted apart from queues at testing station
Aucklanders face nervous wait as authorities consider imposing tougher Covid restrictions.
New house buying frenzy tipped as funding fuel poured on property market
If you thought house prices were high, they could be about to rise even further.
Why you're not seeing any political news right now
You may be wondering why you aren't reading myriad election articles today.
Modest Auckland home sells for $2.4m - and it wasn't bought by a developer
Developers have been paying big bucks. Now homes are becoming too expensive for even them.
Two new Covid cases in managed isolation
Health officials with today's case numbers update.
Exclusive poll: How Kiwis are really feeling about house prices
Should house prices rise or fall? Kiwis have their say and it may surprise you.
Election 2020: What's the plan to tackle the housing crisis? Policies compared
How the main political parties plan to deal with house prices and a shortage of homes.
Barfoot & Thompson, others call on National to back Healthy Homes standards
National wants to scrap new rental standards. Leading agent urges party to reconsider.
'Deeply disappointing': Landlords advised to hold off on heating until election result
Labour calls landlord advice 'deeply disappointing' and letting down their fellow Kiwis.
'Like a demon': Tornado hits home during owner's morning prayers
Helen Pirini was saying her morning prayers when a tornado headed towards her front door.
One new Covid case - man in his 40s who flew from Africa
The man was in managed isolation
Roads closed, travel delays - Far North 'cut off' by floods
School holiday travellers warned to stay off roads and delay travel back to Auckland.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Even firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwaters
Even Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.
House prices: Find out what your suburb's Auckland Council CV could have been
Auckland Council delayed its three-yearly CV estimates. Here's what they could have been.
Protesters allege NZ police used dangerous tactics similar to George Floyd arrest
'I'm 65kg. I had four grown men on top of me": Police arrest dangerous, protesters say.
The housing market change first-home buyers are begging for
First-home buyers are battling to save deposits. This change could make a huge difference.
Tenant pulls motorbike engine apart on bedroom carpet
Tenancy Tribunal told he made the damage worse by trying to repair it.
House sales plunge, prices stay high: NZ's volatile property market revealed
Housing market is exceeding expectations but volatility is creeping in, reports Reinz.
Busy roads, rain and possible floods: Hurdles for the long weekend
Motorists urged to take care during exodus to holiday hotspots.
Why house prices must fall - and why the news isn't all bad
Experts and investors take a deep dive into what to expect from post-Covid house prices.
House prices tipped for 7% fall, despite lockdown success
Westpac tips house prices to fall 7 per cent by the end of this year.
$1.6m portfolio: Investor buys four properties by age 25
A young Kiwi isn't letting the coronavirus slow him down as he buys his fourth property.
Almost 10 per cent tenants stopped paying rent or left rentals: landlords
Hardship for renters and landlords expected to get worse, property investors say.
Workers on Avatar film accuse landlord of coronavirus profiteering
Three film crew from Avatar's cancelled film set say landlord unfairly pocketed $20,000.
Free or cheaper Airbnb rentals offered to coronavirus medical workers
Airbnb wants to match medical workers tackling coronavirus with safe places to stay.
Tenants found moving house during lockdown warned by police
There is confusion over whether tenants and house sellers and buyers can move homes.