‘Cornerstone of our lives': Widow's tribute to firefighter killed in Muriwai slip
Dave van Zwanenberg: A family man dedicated to his children
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'He was my hero': Traumatised Muriwai disaster survivor's tribute to killed firefighter
A huge slip buried two volunteer firefighters as they fought to save a Muriwai home.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What we know about the five confirmed deaths
The storm has left death and catastrophe in its wake.
Auckland's shell-shocked Muriwai, Piha communities face aftermath of killer storm
A Muriwai local describes the horrific moment the slip hit.
'Crushed in my house, everything gone!' - Body found in house after Muriwai slip, artist tells of heroic rescue
Volunteer firefighter and local vet Dave van Zwanenberg went missing after the incident
From the sky: Photos reveal destruction at Muriwai, Piha
Incredible new photos in Auckland show the devastation left behind by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Firefighter critically injured in Muriwai, Army evacuating locals
The firefighters were responding to a landslip.
'Multiple failures': Dead skydiver's grieving family hits out at CAA
CAA admits is yet to begin work on a key safety recommendation following Nii's death.
Aviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths
"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."
Skydiving near water rules yet to be tightened
Recommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to be signed as priority.
Fears skydiving deaths linked to young jumpers imitating risky YouTube moves
Parachuting industry plans to assess what is behind any cultural change.
'No need to die': Skydiver worried about wind before fatal Muriwai jump
Angry friend and fellow skydivers list string of concerns after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.
Skydiving death: Dad 'shell-shocked'; two other fatalities linked to companies
Big Read: There are calls for a high-level probe after Sarah-Jane Bayram's death.
'We tried our best': Dead skydiver honoured at Muriwai Beach blessing
'It's a paradise and unfortunately in this situation it was tragedy in paradise.'
'Pretty raw': Iwi blessing planned at Muriwai Beach for dead skydiver
Ceremony an opportunity for the rescuers to meet members of the skydiving community.
'Heartbreaking, tragic': Top skydiver, Auckland Uni worker killed after mid-air collision
"The community is hurting for sure. It's obviously heartbreaking and so tragic."
Surfers' heroic effort to save knocked-out skydiver 1km out to sea at night on jetski
Steve Morpeth and Dylan Wallis tried to save a skydiver who landed out to sea at Muriwai.
'I couldn't bear to think of this being his life forever': Crash survivor learns to talk, walk read again
At times, Phil Hanson wondered if son might've been better off dead - but life gave hope.
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
Mass Muriwai rescue: 13 swimmers brought back to shore as rips catch out swimmers at northern beaches
Two mass rescues have taken place at northern beaches, Waikato River rescues also needed.
Extent of Auckland flooding damage still unknown
Those in West Auckland should see a reprieve this week with little rain expected.
Police arrest 44 people since being in alert level 4
Since Alert Level 4 came into place, Police have received thousands of online complaints.
Lockdown breach: Muriwai fisherman says he'll 'just go somewhere else' when caught fishing on rocks
The man was one of two spoken to by police today about fishing at Muriwai.
'Devastating': The sad disappearance and death of 21yo Auckland woman Carissa Avison
A Coroner has detailed, for the first time, the details of Carissa Avison's death in 2017.
The Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years
158-year-old wreckage of The Daring returns home.
Paraglider seriously injured after 'hard landing' at Muriwai beach
Due to the seriousness of the man's injuries he was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.
Shark sighting at Auckland's Muriwai Beach
An alert has been posted advising against swimming at Muriwai Beach.
'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Confronting stats reveal Kiwis most at risk of drowning in world-first study
17-year-old Paris Schlooz almost drowned last year on Auckland's notorious west coast.
90 Minutes in Muriwai
Chef Michael Van de Elzen gives his tips on the best things to do at Muriwai.
Murdered teen's mum: 'I will always try and keep him in prison'
Hayden Taylor still denies there was a sexual element to murder of pregnant teenager.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).