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Auckland tornado: Donations for victim's family exceed $100k
Money is pouring in for a woman the storm left widowed and her two school-age children.
'Ratbag' property developers ask to buy houses damaged in tornado 24hrs later
Shirley Corles-Davis is still angry at being asked if she wanted to sell her house.
More than 20 homes uninhabitable after South Auckland tornado
This was an updated figure to the 62 homes deemed uninhabitable initially.
Tornado relief fund doubled to $200,000
Applications would be accepted until July 19, or until the fund was empty.
Tornado carnage fails to dampen community spirit
Builders, with hands on hips, surveyed the damage while their lackeys pulled out rubbish.
'All a bit raw': Employer of worker killed during South Auckland tornado speaks
Workers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.
Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Auckland tornado: Massive clean-up continues
Sixty-two homes deemed uninhabitable, crews still trying to restore power.
'Beyond imagination': Parents unable to farewell son killed in tornado
The diesel mechanic was believed to have been working on a forklift when he was killed.
'Air mail': Papatoetoe resident's mail found 10km away after tornado
Frank van der Velden has been finding all sorts of debris on his property.
South Auckland tornado: Government gives $100,000 in aid
Kris Faafoi said the money will help communities get back on their feet.
'It's not safe anywhere in the world': Papatoetoe tornado's trail of destruction
'It's not safe anywhere in the world,' tornado victim says outside devastated house.
Two dead, three hurt in Southern Motorway crash; lanes closed for hours
Northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for most of Sunday morning.
South Auckland tornado: More than 1200 homes affected, 60 uninhabitable
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
'I screamed': Toddler cut after tornado smashed fence panels through bedroom window
'It was pretty scary. I think I was in complete shock and I couldn't stop crying.'
'It was going around and around': 1200 homes affected by tornado
Those affected are being warned more bad weather is on the way.
'Glass just missed the baby': Locals reeling from terrifying tornado
A storm hit South Auckland this morning, leaving a trail of damage.
Trains back up and running for Super Rugby final after tornado damage
Rail services are back up and running after tornado damage caused cancellations.
Worker killed at container yard was picked up and thrown by tornado - Phil Goff
'We're very shocked by what is a horrendous freak event,' a Ports spokesperson said.
Police attend disorder incident in Manurewa, Auckland
There has been an altercation between two groups in Manurewa.
Auckland ratepayers could be hit with big bill for Drury development
Council investigates whether it can use targeted rates to help plug $1b funding hole.
Watch: 'Pretty pain-free' - PM gets Covid-19 jab
Jacinda Ardern says first jab was "pretty pain-free".
Watch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streets
Funeral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.
Live: Police block off road, Eagle chopper up at gang funeral
A large funeral procession for Head Hunters member Taranaki Fuimaono is under way.
Pukekohe deaths: Suspected murder-suicide of elderly South African couple
The couple were understood to have lived at their home for many years.
'Pissed off': More Auckland vaccine rollout issues ahead of national system
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.
Southern and Onehunga train lines cancelled or delayed
Trains across the Southern and Onehunga are cancelled or delayed today.
Prison trial trio cleared of murder
Inmate was shanked and stomped on in brutal, frenzied attack.
No new Covid cases today, two patients remain in hospital
Two people with the virus remain in a stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.
Kimleang Youn death: Man seen at petrol station ruled out
Police continue to investigate the death of Kimleang Youn, 28.
Shooting victim died trying to help his injured friend
Narking claim and killer's admission should make you sceptical, murder trial defence says.
One new Covid MIQ case, confusion over patient in hospital's ICU clarified
Ministry clarifies Covid patient was in ICU but is now out.
Auckland Covid case out of ICU, remains in hospital
The Ministry of Health revealed the change on its website yesterday afternoon.