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Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
The Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.
'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'
'Suddenly boom - within seconds the tree fell down'
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
Hardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.
All parties supported the declaration of the national state of emergency.
Keep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.
Due to flooding there was no way out of the gorge in either direction.
Latest on Cyclone Gabrielle in the region.
No papers made it through.
Forests, roads and parks were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
Forests, roads, parks and schools were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
The case is isolated at home and contact tracing under way.
The cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.
It comes as George Beamish smashed the national 3000m record.
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to lash the upper North Island.
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
The changes will apply from February 13 unless you are a vulnerable person.
But the health warning for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti has been lifted.
A passer-by discovered the vehicle down the bank near Opape Rd.
Residents are asked to avoid driving, clear drains and have an emergency kit ready.
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Under the proposed allocation, Auckland would only have 33 tobacco retailers.
OPINION: 'Now I fear that tipping is creeping more and more into everyday life.'
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