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Cordons remain in place in several streets.
Cordons remain in place in several streets.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Northland mayors and leaders over roading.
Main parties good with the political firefighting required to deal with disasters, but ...
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
NZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDF
The collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.
Two people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.
Road crew feeling 'shaken, uneasy and nervous' following firearms incident.
'People in these areas are advised to prepare as best they can in case of a downpour'.
The council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.
Truckies face huge trips to navigate a jigsaw of damaged roads.
Northland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.
The road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.
A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.
How will improvements be paid for? And how do we build back better?
More than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.
'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'
The road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
Had the crash occurred just months earlier the frightening incident could have been deadly
Carriageways and highways have taken a hammering in a summer of bad weather.
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.
Amateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.
Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Auckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
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