Chris Hipkins will now drive up to attend Waitangi Day proceedings
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said the plane tried landing "a couple times"
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$60m+ North Shore apartments: low-rise evacuated, red-stickered
"Probably looks worse than it is. We’re certainly a lot better off than other people."
Christmas Day sword death: Man pleads not guilty to assault, Crown undecided on more serious charge
Prosecutors don't yet know if the charge will be upgraded to reflect a homicide.
PM unveils extra $700,000 for storm-struck regions; 'good meeting' with Mayor Brown
Businesses large and small have been impacted by the recent flooding.
High-profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limit
The well-known host is alleged to have blown nearly four times the legal limit.
King Charles messages NZ following floods; Princess Anne to visit
New Zealand's monarch says he has been following news of the severe flooding closely.
Residents at Auckland block of flats swamped again
A block of flats was flooded again yesterday; residents at the end of their tether.
Mt Eden residents criticise council inaction over rubbish disposal
Electronics, furniture, books and clothing line Shackleton Rd in Mt Eden.
Auckland floods: Tamaki Drive still shut by slips
Tamaki Drive remains shut but the alternate route to get to town, Ngapipi Rd is now open.
Air NZ adds recovery flights for 9000 passengers stranded overseas after Auckland hit by flooding
Air NZ is putting on more flights from Samoa and Japan to bring home stranded passengers.
More money needed for fixing damage to roads
The fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.
‘Demolish my house’: Auckland couple wants out as flood-prone home hit again
Bex Hurley believes her house should never have been built due to its flood risk.
Dave Letele moves flood relief support to next phase
Community advocate wants a warehouse to store furniture for flood victims.
Floods will push rents up, property investors say
Remedial work expected to impact on housing supply and demand.
Auckland floods: Uncertainty as residents sheltering in school hall to be moved
No more space for dozens of people - as well as three dogs, two birds, and a cat.
Delayed flights: Motorists stung with penalty parking charges at airport
The airport has apologised and promised to refund the penalty charges.
Shore hotel loses part of car park, cliff falls into sea
Asphalt can be seen hanging over the edge, above the sea.
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Storm 'expected to reverse direction'; Fresh heavy rain watches isssued
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Did Wayne Brown really try to gag his councillors? Read the leaked email in full
Auckland Mayor urges councillors, local board members to unify their messaging.
20 buses flood-damaged: AT hails drivers' bravery but refuses to release advice
Photos, videos show buses swamped by floodwater after driving through waterlogged streets.
Multimillionaire selling $23.8m Queenstown mini golf site
Wilkinson wants to concentrate almost solely on retirement village assets.
‘Listen to us’: West Auckland’s council plea as neglected work worsens flood damage
People were trapped, houses floated: Ranui locals think it was avoidable.
'Dismissed': Convicted killer, rapist fails in fourth murder trial bid
Malcolm Rewa has failed in his appeal over his conviction for Susan Burdett's murder.
Auckland floods: Tamaki Drive closed for days as AT workers clear multiple slips
Tamaki Drive remains shut after multiple slips overnight blocked the road.
Eden Park oval flooded; slip onto home injures three, person critical
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Interactive flood map tracks deluge damage
Residents across Auckland have been affected by widespread flooding and road closures.
Building collapse in Manukau Heads, three people injured
There are reports people are trapped after a building collapsed in Orua Bay.
Gun, ammo and drug utensils found in Auckland cemetery
Police inquiries continue after the shocking discovery.
Auckland floods: 90mm of rain overnight with clearer skies ahead
Slips, floodwaters continue to affect city as weather clears.
Former All Black helps deliver relief parcels to flood-affected community
Ex All Black Doug Howlett is helping volunteers with deliveries at Wesley Primary School.
‘We are here to help’: Community leader Dave Letele extends offer of help to North Shore
Former boxer David Letele offers food supplies to struggling groups throughout Auckland.
Slips, flooding and road closures hit North Shore again
Parts of the North Shore have again been hammered by flooding.
'Absolutely gutted’: Historic Parnell pools completely cut-off, cliff houses close to brink
The horror season for the beloved Parnell Baths continues.