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$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our world
Cherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.
Sleeping man had no idea house was underwater: Surf lifeguards to the rescue
One team rescued a man who was asleep and had 'no idea' his home was underwater.
Don’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis says
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Joe Bennett: Is posh food all it's cracked up to be?
There are many good things to eat and drink in this world and they are to be enjoyed.
Our Treasures: Memorabilia brings back movie memories
Buttery, salty popcorn in a cardboard box is synonymous with watching films.
Home we went, with good feelings, abounding
Home we went, with good feelings, abounding
Central Kerikeri residents' views sought on Kāinga Ora plans for three-storey flats
A community group is worried about 'quick fixes' and a lack of planning for the zone.
Carolyn Hansen: How the western diet could be wreaking havoc on your body
Opinion: While chronic inflammation isn't acute, it's still severely damaging.
Ruakākā Beach access hammered by Cyclone Gabrielle
A clean-up is beginning at Ruakākā where beach access has been destroyed by the cyclone.
Businesses hopeful things will pick up after storm disruptions
Cyclone Gabrielle put a halt to business and Valentine's Day this year.
'Concerns for his safety': Killer driver's community sentence scrapped due to threats from victim's family
The road worker's lawyer says he was getting threats.
Northlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindness
While the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.
Mop-up begins in Kaipara district as Minister of Agriculture visits
It's been a rough week for residents in the Kaipara - and worries still remain.
Nature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlines
Experts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.
Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone
Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath
Taniwha coach seeking consistency and big crowd at home games
Good crop of players for new Northland rugby coach to work with this year
Potentially thousands of HB residents yet to be contacted - PM; reports of more victims
Cyclone Gabrielle has claimed an eighth victim.
A huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousands
Extra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents
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.
'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue
After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.
Please donate: How you can help victims of Cyclone Gabrielle - NZ Herald/NZME team up with Red Cross
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Northland 'largely' back online after telco glitch causes morning mayhem
The glitch caused mayhem yesterday as eftpos and banking services were out of operation.
‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disability
After the crash Anaru Ruka had to ‘think out of the box’ about how to keep making murals.
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News in brief: Boaties urged to check vessels; council's plea to save water
The latest news bites from around the region.
Twenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrath
Most of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.
The long road ahead: Cyclone leaves Northland with 'huge' clean-up
Destroyed roads, power outages, communities cut off - the list of repairs is long.
Massive slips force indefinite closure of beloved Quarry Gardens and cafe
Enormous slips have placed the future of the gardens and cafe in the balance.