Live: Auckland Harbour Bridge closed to all traffic; Northland declares state of emergency; 11m high waves in Bay of Islands; Air NZ cancels flights
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
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National record for ex-Whanganui athlete Beamish
Geordie Beamish has smashed his own NZ 3000m record.
Cricket: Away wins for Whanganui sides
Marist and United picked up crucial wins in the fourth round of the Coastal Challenge Cup.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Strong wind warning for Whanganui
Whanganui is in for a wet and windy week as Cyclone Gabrielle hits NZ.
'Worst is yet to come': Cyclone warnings upgraded; red alerts for Auckland; power cuts; 133km/h gusts
MetService issues 17 weather warnings and watches across the whole North Island.
'It's getting worse': Heavy rain, wind as Gabrielle hits NZ; cyclone's latest track
Evacuation centres are today being opened as category three Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Two dead, others injured after serious crashes across the country
Two have died in Mangaweka and Gore, while in Ōpōtiki, a car has been found down a bank.
17 rain, wind warnings/watches as Gabrielle looms, Harbour Bridge may close tomorrow; Air NZ cancels multiple flights
Evacuation centres are today being opened as Category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Live: 17 rain, wind warnings/watches for entire North Island as Gabrielle looms; cyclone's latest track
Evacuation centres are today being opened as category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
'Whakapapa right': Ngāti Rangi wants to be part of Chateau Tongariro plans
The iwi "hasn’t been involved at this point in what the future looks like".
Jay Rerekura: My realisation about what it all means
Comment: The following diatribe is some of my thoughts put to paper
Little Kakatahi School off to great start for new year
The school of nine pupils is moving ahead in the new year.
My Perfect Weekend: Jaymie Massey
Mischief Cafe co-owner Jaymie Massey 's perfect weekend includes beach visits and camping
Stockcars, productions top bill at Oceanview
Racing starts at Oceanview at 6pm on Saturday.
The Conversation: Learning to read for pleasure is a serious matter
There is no question that basic reading skills are a necessary component of education.
Unions, business at odds on minimum wage rise
'Minimum wage workers will spend their money and they will keep the economy going.'
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Whanganui residents urged to prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
Civil Defence will be closely monitoring the situation over the weekend.
Cyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hours
The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.
Gas leak in Springvale
The leak is near the corner of Fitzherbert Ave and Burns St.
Reefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining case
Niwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.
Clean sweep of Masters Games golds for 96-year-old
Allan Martin plans on coming back in 2025.
Inflation challenges as Ruapehu council considers rates
A rates rise of 8 per cent is likely for 2023/24.
“Enough is enough”: Springvale residents want ongoing flooding issues fixed
A total of 54.7mm of rain fell on February 3, with 31.4mm coming down between 3pm and 4pm.
Whanganui River Māori support North American Indigenous leaders
A delegation is travelling to crisis talks about the Colorado River.
Covid vaccine available to under-5s with high health risks from today
Expert welcomes extension of vaccine, but wants more under-5s to get access.
Whanganui athletes on podium at Capital Classic
Young athletes also shone at Whanganui's Cooks Classic.
Back to school and back in the pool for Whanganui junior swim team
The team brought home 61 medals.
Help wanted in hunt for hidden river mussels
The mussels can provide a long record of water quality in lakes and rivers.
Hard to see upside for forestry until things dry out
Extreme weather in the North Island has had a big impact on forestry.
Cyclocross event draws 175 kids to Whanganui's Kowhai Park
With the first event's success, organisers are looking to hold a series over the winter.
Te Reanga Morehu O Rātana eye Te Matatini title with next generation in mind
'We’re really knuckling down on the last touchups.'
Speedway: Mooney claims rookie crown at Teams Champs
Kaelin Mooney was not the only Warrior to impress in the teams competition.
Major funding boost for Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment
The project has received Better Off funding and some substantial bequests.