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The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.
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Gabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.
Explained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizon
La Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Light at end of tunnel 'but not there yet'
People in towns on the east coast can now leave the peninsula and supplies can get in.
Kiwifruit harvest kicks off in Pukehina despite curveballs
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Power may not be restored to some this week, SH2 at Karangahake reopens
One school will remain closed on Wednesday due to tree damage.
72 hours of hell – how Cyclone Gabrielle shook the North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle lived up to its forecast as the worst storm this century.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
'Like being stranded on an island': No way out for Karangahake Gorge residents
Due to flooding there was no way out of the gorge in either direction.
'Bittersweet': Mixed emotions for shark scientist who tags newborn great white
The same week another shark had her satellite tag ripped off by a fishing line.
All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
Live: Cyclone Gabrielle in BoP: Surfers brave huge swells at Mount Maunganui
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to lash the upper North Island.
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What you need to do now to get ready
Another cyclone heading towards Aotearoa is likely to bring more torrential rain.
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.
Cyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next week
WeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island
'Trying times': 60 pc of maize crops wiped out, kiwifruit damaged, farmers worried
A tropical cyclone could cause more pain for contractors, kiwifruit growers and farmers.
Watch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stood
Amateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.
Coromandel declares state of emergency, travelling in the region 'strongly discouraged'
Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.
Heartbreak again for family fighting for Keytruda after ‘Poppa’ killed in SH2 crash
The Nugter family has already grappled with loss and a fight for Keytruda.
Watch: 'I dropped the ball' - Mayor Brown sorry for flood response, extends state of emergency
Mayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.
Live: Surface flooding returns in Auckland, 200 properties now uninhabitable
Decision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.
Watch: Incredible footage of region's slips captured
Slips on Thames Coast Rd near Ruamahanga and in the Karangahake Gorge.
Meet the happy couple who’ve lived, loved and worked together for 60 years
Diamond anniversary coincides with 60 years in business together.
Live: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expected
MetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.
'White sand, warm water': BoP to the fore in Best Beach competition
The region took eight of the 15 final placings, and won three of the five categories.
Plumbers share advice on how to protect your home from flooding
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
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.
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.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.