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![Surf crews prepare for Gallipoli race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Surf crews prepare for Gallipoli race
A surf boat crew will stage a symbolic row down Auckland's North Shore tomorrow, as they prepare for a commemorative international race in Turkey next year.
!['Pulling the plug' on storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Pulling the plug' on storm
The strong wind gusts which tore through Devonport last night were caused by a sudden collapse of air, like someone "pulling a plug" on the storm, MetService says.
![Wild weather: Flights cancelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Wild weather: Flights cancelled
Air New Zealand has cancelled several flights to provincial centres as wild weather moves down the country.
![Snow closes South Island roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Snow closes South Island roads
State Highway 73 between Springfield and Arthur's Pass was closed overnight because of snowfall in the region. Arthur's Pass to Otira remained closed to towing vehicles.
![Auckland storm: Fast and furious](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Auckland storm: Fast and furious
A violent squall tore through the Auckland suburb of Devonport last night, lifting roofs , flattening trees and frightening residents.
![Strong winds hit Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Strong winds hit Auckland
Strong winds have caused significant but localised damage on Auckland's North Shore this evening.
![Study to decide if land will be sold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Study to decide if land will be sold
Part of a large multi-million dollar piece of Devonport land could be sold by Auckland Council, but first a study of its future uses must be made.
![Keep heritage real, says old Shore suburb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Keep heritage real, says old Shore suburb
Devonport Heritage is fighting against the seaside suburb becoming a fake heritage tourist precinct and has called for a special conservation area for commercial areas to keep it authentic.
![My Auckland: Devonport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
My Auckland: Devonport
Elisabeth Easther talks to navy veteran Fred Wilson as he prepares for Anzac Day events, and asks what he loves most about living in Devonport.
![Pub spy: The Masonic Tavern, Devonport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pub spy: The Masonic Tavern, Devonport
There are few better feelings than sitting in a nice warm bar and looking out at an atrocious winter's day, except perhaps doing so in a bar that overlooks the sea.
![Brunch: Vauxhall, Devonport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Brunch: Vauxhall, Devonport
We came here because my brunching companion works not far away and it was a good excuse for an outing.
![Audience with North Head's big gun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Audience with North Head's big gun
Auckland's historic hill-top defences are more accessible than ever, finds Jim Eagles.