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Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
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.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ cancels all domestic flights to and from Auckland tomorrow; multiple international, regional services canned
Cancellations made on updated weather reports of Cyclone Gabrielle's likely impacts.
Disabled man’s house wrecked in floods, much-needed modifications ruined
Jonathan Ross has lost housing modifications and medical equipment in the floods.
Diana Wichtel: on atmospheric rivers and an atmosphere of distrust in the mayor
It was raining again in Tāmaki Makaurau - and the need to pay attention.
Tens of thousands of homes across Auckland prone to floods, water constraints and coastal erosion
Auckland needs a new green plan to respond to future floods, says water expert.
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Lurk out: Valentine’s Day scammers and flood fraudster warning
Love scammers hope to score big time, but social media users can help stamp them out.
Latest position: Live updates of Cyclone Gabrielle's track
Large waves and a storm surge are expected to affect northern and eastern coastlines.
Stanley Point cliff collapse victim: 'Absolutely harrowing experience'
'The corner of our property went. We saw it go and heard it. It’s just a big thud.'
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
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.
Flood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
Māngere residents stuck in waiting game after flood forces them from homes
Residents hit by devastating floods are in limbo waiting for an update on their homes.
'A little miracle' no one injured in 'horrific' Maungatapu slip - PM
Hipkins visited families displaced after slips who are now fighting for insurance cover.
Auckland Council to investigate impact of floods on infrastructure and planning
It will be a nasty, big piece of work, says Mayor Wayne Brown.
Why this storm could be worse: High winds to cause power cuts, downed trees, more slips and surges
Authorities warn strong winds pose higher risk of power cuts, downed trees than last time.
Portable cabins to house Aucklanders displaced by flooding
Portable cabins to provide roofs over the heads of people displaced by flooding.
Leaked email reveals principal's hope floods would distract from abuse publicity
Email 'illustrates a complete lack of understanding of survivor trauma,' advocate says.
Dana Wensley: Voices of youth must not be swept away in floods
OPINION: We are hearing from some people affected but not so much from others.
Auckland floods: Cliff collapse victims tell of terror night
"It was like a wild animal. You know you don’t know what you are looking at?"
Opinion: Who’s there for the battlers?
A group is calling for a rent freeze in Auckland. As a landlord, Shane Te Pou supports it.
Teenagers on sports trip from Tonga get stuck in to help after Auckland flooding
Youngsters on a sports trip from Tonga are helping in the big clean-up in Auckland.
Opinion: Flood 'catastrophe rude awakening' - no excuse for failing to invest in our infrastructure
OPINION: 'Applying a band-aid to a gaping wound - it’s no way to future-proof our cities'.
Family holiday ends in disaster for tourists after bach hit by landslide
Mounting medical costs are another strain on a family caught in the Orua Bay landslide.
Auckland floods: Govt unlocks housing support for displaced Aucklanders
People can access temporary accommodation while their house is repaired.
Call for Royal Commission on Auckland floods
Veteran councillor calls for formal inquiry into the failure of infrastructure.
Luxury $10 million cliff-top mansion red-stickered; more bad weather ahead
The iconic property, sold for a whopping $10 million, is wobbling after a deadly slip.
‘What was I supposed to do?’: Insurance company demands photo of pensioner's wrecked car
'The minute we stepped out the door the water was almost up to my neck.'
Brooke van Velden: We need to be better prepared when disaster strikes
OPINION: Perhaps Aucklanders should get a discount on their water bill.
Flood, humidity and contaminated food leading to increase in pest-control calls
Some Auckland pest controllers are warning about an influx in rodents and pests.
Auckland flood damage will delay construction downturn
NZ’s most expensive weather-related event 'by quite some margin' - Westpac.
Tropical cyclone likely to hit flood-ravaged north this weekend
A tropical low is brewing a cyclone in the Coral Sea.