
'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.
Shirley Corles-Davis is still angry at being asked if she wanted to sell her house.
This was an updated figure to the 62 homes deemed uninhabitable initially.
Applications would be accepted until July 19, or until the fund was empty.
Builders, with hands on hips, surveyed the damage while their lackeys pulled out rubbish.
Workers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Sixty-two homes deemed uninhabitable, crews still trying to restore power.
The diesel mechanic was believed to have been working on a forklift when he was killed.
Frank van der Velden has been finding all sorts of debris on his property.
Northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for most of Sunday morning.
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
'It was pretty scary. I think I was in complete shock and I couldn't stop crying.'
Those affected are being warned more bad weather is on the way.
A storm hit South Auckland this morning, leaving a trail of damage.
Rail services are back up and running after tornado damage caused cancellations.
'We're very shocked by what is a horrendous freak event,' a Ports spokesperson said.
There has been an altercation between two groups in Manurewa.
Council investigates whether it can use targeted rates to help plug $1b funding hole.
A large funeral procession for Head Hunters member Taranaki Fuimaono is under way.
The couple were understood to have lived at their home for many years.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.
Trains across the Southern and Onehunga are cancelled or delayed today.
Inmate was shanked and stomped on in brutal, frenzied attack.
Two people with the virus remain in a stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.
Police continue to investigate the death of Kimleang Youn, 28.
Narking claim and killer's admission should make you sceptical, murder trial defence says.
Ministry clarifies Covid patient was in ICU but is now out.
The Ministry of Health revealed the change on its website yesterday afternoon.
The accident on Weymouth Rd, Manurewa, was reported to police at 4pm.
Locking toilets, instant stand-downs and vape detectors are being used to deter students.