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Cyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be needed
Hold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?
Piha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubble
Marine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.
From the sky: Photos reveal destruction at Muriwai, Piha
Incredible new photos in Auckland show the devastation left behind by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Juha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in future
Opinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut off
Slips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres
'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'
Storms force MPs to consider suspending Parliament for a week
MPs met today to discuss a break from Parliament in light of the unprecedented storm.
'Run!' Residents flee for their lives as landslide threatens Piha house
A couple in Piha ran for their lives when the hillside behind them began to collapse.
'Prepare for significant time without power'
Thousands are without power after widespread damage to the electricity network.
Who’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland port
When Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.
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.
Flood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
What you need to know for Ed Sheeran's concerts this weekend
Sheeran is set to perform to an adoring crowd of 50,000 fans each night.
Downtown cruise ship berths could be boon for CBD
OPINION: Letters on cruise ships, policy cull, minimum wage, Marsden Pt, charter schools.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
Great Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking woman
Man infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.
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.
Great escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of Auckland
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
More money needed for fixing damage to roads
The fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Cecilia Robinson: How under-prepared Auckland can learn from floods
Friday night's disorganisation shows the emergency plans we have aren't up to scratch.
Opinion: Don't blame staff for the weather
Sometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Auckland floods: Worst of 'atmospheric river' to hit city after midnight
Second major rain-maker expected to hit Auckland hardest between midnight and dawn.
School shambles: Top girls principal 'incredulous' over closure comms; Auckland Grammar forced into U-turn
'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'
'Stay home' - red heavy rain warnings updated; Auckland schools closed for a week; Domain lake closed by public health
Flood-stricken city told to clean up today as second 'atmospheric river' threatens.
Large slip threatens planned Erebus Memorial in Auckland
The land above the planned memorial remains unstable.
‘Hit significantly’: All Auckland learning facilities to close until next Tuesday
'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'
How to get around Auckland right now (if you really have to)
According to AT, a total of 45 roads are either closed or partially closed.
Wayne Brown on flood reaction: 'There may have been some incorrect decisions'
Auckland's mayor says lessons have been learned following the region's heavy floods.
Auckland floods: Couple lost everything when 'water rushed in like a waterfall'
Nepal's Honorary Consul says migrants are at more risk than locals and deserve equal help.