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.
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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.
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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.
Ahipara man killed in crash with tow truck
The man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.
Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.
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
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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.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Where to find help and information in Northland
Civil Defence will release details of evacuation centres as they are needed.
Public health warning against collecting shellfish from Kaipara Harbour
The warning extends throughout the whole of the Kaipara Harbour.
Latest position: Live updates of Cyclone Gabrielle's track
Large waves and a storm surge are expected to affect northern and eastern coastlines.
Boaties warned: Act now before Cyclone Gabrielle hits
Harbourmaster says boaties have only today, tomorrow to ensure their vessels are safe.
Cyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hours
The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.
Ahipara fatal crash: Truck and 4WD collide on one-way bridge
Police were called to the crash on Roma Rd in Ahipara shortly before 10pm.
Free legal clinic result of young Northland lawyers' passion for helping others
Keegan Jones wants to help the Tai Tokerau community in the manner he knows best.
Baby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumboots
Video of four-day-old Northland kiwi sees bird sniff handler's hat and gumboots.
Whangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo says
A lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.