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Cyclone Gabrielle shifts slightly east overnight - what it means for your region
WeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.
Watch: Cyclone Gabrielle brings heavy rain to Whangārei
Cyclone Gabrielle has brought heavy rain to the North with water surging down the Whangārei Falls. Video / Jaime Lyth
Cyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sights
Cyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.
Vince Cocurullo: Top five priorities for Te Tai Tokerau
Northland people are the backbone of our economy and crucial to region's wellbeing.
Hawaiian-born clothing designer brings a little bit of aloha to Northland
Kerikeri shop working with Kiwi designers to provide unique Northland clothes.
Live: 'Our house is shaking like crazy' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; trains, schools cancelled; thousands without power
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
Teens to rescue as cyclone blows boatie upriver without an oar
Boatie left at the mercy of the wind after rowlock in newly bought dinghy broke.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What you need to know Sun 12 Feb
All the information from AEM, Metservice and Auckland Council you need to know as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on Auckland. Video / NZ Herald / AEM / Auckland Council
Brunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to close
All Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.
Live: Auckland Harbour Bridge closed to all traffic; Northland declares state of emergency; 11m high waves in Bay of Islands; Air NZ cancels flights
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Properties damaged in Far North, state of emergency declared
Cyclone Gabrielle is forecast to be one of the most serious storms to hit NZ this century.
Cyclone Gabrielle: State of emergency declared in Northland
A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland for seven days.
Cyclone Gabrielle impact on Ruakaka Beach
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle could be seen at Ruakaka Beach on Northland's east coast. Video / Rhys Graham
Rough seas, strong winds, heavy rain hit Whangarei
Rough seas, strong winds and heavy rain hit Whangarei. Video / Supplied
'Worst is yet to come': Cyclone warnings upgraded; red alerts for Auckland; power cuts; 133km/h gusts
MetService issues 17 weather warnings and watches across the whole North Island.
Digger driver owed $6m tells court to sell council's offices to pay debt
Northland's Jimmy Daisley signed a deal with council and says it reneged.
'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.
Cyclone Gabrielle: The town isolated by slips, wild weather
Mangamuka is cut off from its closest centre and residents are counting the cost.
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.
What to pack in a grab bag if you need to evacuate
Packing a grab bag is essential to a quick escape. What you need to know.
German piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei Museum
A German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.
Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.
Ahipara man killed in crash with tow truck
The man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.
Fears communities will be cut off as roads buckle under severe weather
Motorists are urged to check Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for updates on road closures.
Outgoing CEO on fuel supply issues, coping with pressure and what's next
Misinformation and misconception about the entire transition process still exist.
Respect the ref rugby campaign gets underway
Northland Rugby Union starts campaign to end side line abuse of referees.
Carolyn Hansen: Factors that influence our hunger
Our hunger level plays a huge role in our energy intake.
Joe Bennett: Maybe it wasn’t the last straw that broke the camel’s back
Columnist Joe Bennett once met a camel. He did not trust it.
Tobacco outlets in Northland to decrease 91 per cent under new govt plans
Dairy owners' group against moves to restrict tobacco sales
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.