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'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Power outages and flight disruptions for Northland during wild weather
At some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power.

Cyclone Tam: What Aucklanders need to know as storm hits
Auckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.

'You're gonna kill him': Man beaten by teen after failing to return borrowed car
The teen attacked him with a hammer, continuing even after the victim was unconscious.

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.

What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.

Police name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service station
Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.

90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland

One dead in machinery incident in Whangārei
WorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Why this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interest
Samples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.

'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recovery
Russell Blank’s prosthetic leg was stolen from his letterbox in Whangaroa.

'Tragic accident': Baby died after slipping down side of cot
The sliding side created a gap in which the 7-month-old became trapped in.

Man appears in court on Kawakawa murder charge
Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle at a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday.

Amputee begs thieves to return his foot
Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, 'a bit pissed off'.

Warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales, torrential downpours to lash upper North Island for 41hrs
Thunderstorms, 180mm of rain from tonight in upper NI, tree and powerline damage likely.

House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.

Crime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister says
The Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.

Far North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play area
News snippets from the Far North.

PHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years
Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration

Prestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalists
Five Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award