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'People are heartbroken': Tornado hits Auckland, resident describes 'scary scene'
The twister caused damage to parts of east Auckland last night about 9pm.

'The land was literally falling away under our feet': How Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Te Henga/Bethells Beach
The cyclone has left permanent scars on the landscape, creating 'ecological grief'.

'Massive damage': Tornado hits Auckland, roofs lifted from homes
The twister has smashed parts of East Tamaki tonight.

'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.

Trad front, rad back: Grey Lynn house valued at $5.6m for sale
'But a lot was done on the renovation. I spent too much on that - over $2.5m.'

My Secret Auckland: Actor Chye-Ling Huang
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Four injured in serious Mount Roskill crash
Road is closed with motorists asked to avoid the area.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

From Grammar boy to drug cartel kingpin: The rise and fall of Xavier Valent
The full story of the trial that had it all.

'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.

The big problem with Auckland Transport’s bus reliability measures
A bus driver shortage is causing around 1000 cancelled buses a day.

What would you take with you? Muriwai residents on the treasures they saved from Cyclone Gabrielle
A short film about what Muriwai residents took the night they had to flee their homes.

Auckland robbery foiled: Armed offender flees scene after fog cannon deployed
Fog cannon was deployed during an attempted service station robbery.

Three rescued after boat sinks in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf
A Coast Guard vessel located the people in the water just after 3pm today.

No school for 20 days: How to keep kids happy without breaking the bank
Top tips to get through the school holidays.

Watch: Police arrest six teenagers after Auckland ram-raid chase
A bystander said she saw police pulling the youths from the vehicle and handcuffing them.

Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.

Easter weather: What's in store for the long weekend
The South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.

Andrew Couch: How to pay for climate change mitigation
Opinion: A funding crunch is coming but there are ways out.

Waiōrea - Western Springs College stays supreme in kapa haka
Holders retain Polyfest crown and will now prepare for next year’s national competition.

Scarbro was building 89 apartments for state's Kāinga Ora when it failed
Another major building firm calls in liquidators.

Auckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday traffic
The Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.

Watch: Auckland motorway gridlocked ahead of Easter weekend
Holidaymakers line up in a gridlock heading out of Auckland ahead of Easter weekend. Video / Supplied

Three stores in 60 minutes: Two youths facing court after Monday raids
A Panmure store was ram-raided just after 2am.

'Mummy, am I still alive?': Child, grandma seriously hurt after being jammed by bus doors
The driver allegedly failed to stop as the 5-year-old hung from moving bus.

Big builder in liquidation after series of adverse events
Four big problems have devastated the company's ability to trade.

Review: Was The Unruly Tourists opera worth all the controversy?
Here are some of the best performances and productions.

Woman accused of throwing juice over Posie Parker pleads not guilty
The woman entered a not-guilty plea through her lawyer.