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.
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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
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
'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.
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.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Families share how they’re getting by without power
Whangārei mum making the most of showers and TV after power came back on.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.
Size does matter
It gets complicated because the recommended serving size for each food group varies.
Community heartbroken after attempts to save stranded whales prove in vain
The whales were discovered dead the morning after massive efforts by locals to save them.
'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offline
The outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
Some state highways still closed after cyclone
Detours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.
'I’m so lucky’: Woman escapes with minor injuries as tree crushes cabin
Lyric Godsmark saw the tree fall and thought ‘wow, this is going to be really bad’.
Opinion: Redundancy? No thank you.
David Grindle says employers are obligated to redeploy staff impacted by restructuring.
Whangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeks
The amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.
Chunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway network
Huge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.
Cyclone Gabrielle: ‘Significant disaster’ sparks National State of Emergency
Northland was the first place in New Zealand to feel the cyclone's wrath.
Another day of school closures as Cyclone Gabrielle's tail bears a sting
Schools across the motu are opting to stay closed on Wednesday
Whangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major flooding
Mud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.
'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cows
Cows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.
No patient care compromised: Work continues to fix leaky ceiling in hospital emergency department
Work to fix three leaking rooms in Whangārei Hospital’s ED is continuing.
Airbnb stoush: Gated community homeowner goes to court to have gate removed for guests
People entering the gated subdivision need a code. Now the case has ended up in court.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Farmers at Hikurangi Swamp feel wrath of the storm
"I’ve been farming for 25 years and [have] seen floods, but nothing like this."
Unstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed off
Three rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.
Whangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on Tuesday
The storm is bearing down on the region.
Cyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuate
Residents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.
Far North could face week long wait for power to be restored
Strong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.