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'Our beautiful boy': Teen who died in cave tragedy mourned by family
The 15-year-old boy was swept away by rising floodwaters during a school trip.
'I had a feeling': Cave guide tells of search for missing student
Just hours before helping emergency services he postponed another school trip.
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'Horrified' dad emailed school, pulled son out of Abbey Caves trip day before tragedy
When the father raised concerns about the worsening weather, he got no response.
Abbey Caves tragedy: Lawyers say school board may be liable for prosecution
WorkSafe confirmed it was investigating the death at Abbey Caves in Whangārei.
Inquiry to examine why Abbey Caves trip went ahead
School outing went ahead despite heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings.
Police and NZ Post urge Northlanders to report thefts from letterboxes
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'Water was just so intense': Community demands answers after death of student
Questions swirl about why the trip went ahead considering there were heavy rain warnings.
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Floods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerability
Officials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.
Pretty unreal: Northland teen lands apprenticeship with Northland Rescue Helicopters
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Student recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutes
The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.
Whangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer present
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'Every parent’s worst possible nightmare': Hipkins on Abbey Caves tragedy
A WorkSafe investigation into the school trip tragedy has begun.
Far North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plants
Towns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.
'One way in and one way out': Veteran guide describes Abbey Caves
Search and rescue teams recovered the missing student’s body last night.
Abbey Caves tragedy: 'Wrap-around' support offered to whānau
Cultural and spiritual support is being provided to the whānau and school community.
Caving tragedy: Sign warned of flooding perils, trip went ahead despite orange heavy rain warning
Visitors to the caves where a schoolboy died had been warned of perils of heavy rainfall
Northland shopping spree: $7.55m for two waterfront homes
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Huhana Lyndon talks about the Abbey Caves disaster
Huhana Lyndon sums up the events surrounding the tragic Abbey Caves disaster. Video / Northern Advocate
Thousands of dollars raised for whānau of Abbey Caves victim
'Words cannot express the storm of emotions we feel today for our grieving whanau.'
Abbey Caves tragedy: Family of Northland student who died issue public statement
Rāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.
Comment: If Northland’s challenges were easy to fix, we would have done so by now
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Body of missing student recovered from caves; school comes under fire for allowing trip
The boy's body was recovered late last night.
Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down
SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
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