Firefighters battle strong winds as they monitor SkyCity fire
The weather forecast is mostly dry for the long weekend.
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SkyCity blaze: Gridlock to continue as roads remain closed
Motorists hoping some roads may reopen today are out of luck.
SkyCity fire: Should have been out in two hours - union
Union says two 30m high ladder fire trucks could have ended the SkyCity fire in two hours.
COMMENT: All the questions the convention centre fire asks
The fire has shaken central Auckland to its core.
SkyCity fire: 'About 20 per cent of the roof is still burning'
Firefighters are still battling the blaze on Hobson St this morning.
Editorial: Convention centre must rise again from the fire
We say: Auckland and NZ desperately need centre up and running and paying its way.
Titanic insurance claim looms for SkyCity's fire-ravaged convention centre
Global insurance broker advising SkyCity's international convention centre claim.
Bosses vow to build new centre, 'phoenix out of ashes'
"It was an amazingly iconic building yesterday and will be again" - SkyCity CEO.
Live: 24-hour inferno - and still battle to control blaze
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
'This is NZ': Companies offer free office space to workers displaced by fire
"This is New Zealand. Helping out one another in our hour of need."
SkyCity fire: Health risks from toxic smoke explained
While face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.
SkyCity, Fletcher won't name their insurers
Fletcher boss Ross Taylor and SkyCity's Graeme Stephens refused to answer the question.
SkyCity inferno: Monsoon buckets 'too dangerous' to tackle fire
A litre of water expands 1700 times when it hits flames, so monsoon buckets can't be used.
Inside convention centre fire: Expert explains what's driving blaze
Expert who consulted on centre's fire risk shares insight into what's driving the blaze.
SkyCity boss on 'absolutely devastating' fire
Executives are set to provide an update on the fire at 10am today.
'Grim day' for Auckland as services close
Many public facilities will be closed today because of the fire at SkyCity.
Thunderstorms, gale force winds to hammer Auckland as fire burns
Gale force winds and heavy rain will ease this evening, but it will linger till Friday.
SkyCity's Auckland site remains closed, financial impact unknown
SkyCity hopes to re-open the Auckland site tomorrow afternoon.
Let it burn: More fire is better for now, says top firefighter
Fire fighters are on standby to go inside the burning SkyCity convention centre
'Let it go, Russ': Russel Norman flayed on Twitter over Auckland fire tweet
Former Green Party co-leader heavily criticised on Twitter over his Auckland fire tweet
SkyCity blaze: Commuters advised not to come into the central city
If you don't have to go into the central city, stay away.
SkyCity fire: What happens to Apec conference, US President visit?
Goff said a decision will be made shortly on whether to evacuate council headquarters.
SkyCity Convention Centre could collapse if fire burns long enough - expert
"It sounds terrible": Structural engineer says lengthy blaze could deform the steel beams.
SkyCity fire: Artworks survival a great blessing
It was feared the work consisting of over 550 panels would be blown out by the heat.
Devastating SkyCity Convention Centre blaze a major blow to economy
Burning roof sacrificed to get inferno under control as fire burned through the night.
Sky City blaze: 'This is as big as it gets', firefighter union boss says
The building was still under construction which adds to the firefighting complexity.
SkyCity fire: Health alert issued for 'toxic' smoke
Auckland Regional Public Health Service issued an alert for people in Auckland CBD.
Stay out of Auckland CBD: Traffic gridlocked as SkyCity fire closes roads
Heavy traffic expected due to huge fire in downtown Auckland this afternoon.
SkyCity fire: Out-of-control blaze reaches maximum 6th alarm
Specialist fire trucks are being called in from around the upper North Island.
Speedy Adelaide could beat slow NZICC: SkyCity boss places his bet
NZICC has suffered continued delays.
Union's pay message greets SkyCity shareholders
Members of SEA Unite sang waiata and chanted their protest message.
SkyCity dismisses Union claim of 100 jobs at risk
Almost half of staff are undergoing a consultation process.
Sky Tower to turn off lights for two months
As part of its zero carbon plans, Sky Tower lights will be off for two months.
Sailing away: Promoter of NZ's biggest theatrical flop pursued for $1.7m debt
Promoter of theatrical disaster cashes up artworks as he dodges creditors and liquidators.