Water covers SH1 near Kawakawa

The scene at Taumarere, just north of Kawakawa, where floodwaters covered a 200m stretch of State Highway 11. Here a local cuts fence wires draped across the highway before attempting to cross; the drivers of the rental car and the van in the middle of the flood had to be rescued by a policeman riding a tractor’s digger bucket.

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Mangawhai Heads rescue successful
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Mangawhai Heads rescue successful

The rescue of surfer Matthew Scott by Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service was fortunate to not be hindered by locked gates and containers. Video / Givealittle, Michael Cunningham, Elevated Media, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service

Travel trouble in Northland
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Travel trouble in Northland

Air New Zealand cancels about 6.5% of its flights between Auckland and Northland airports in Whangārei and the Bay of Islands. Video / 123rf / Air NZ / Tania Whyte / Tania Whyte / Alex Cairns

Seagliders take flight
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Seagliders take flight

The seagliders are being developed by US company Regent and brought to New Zealand by Ocean Flyer. Regent has successfully tested a quarter-scale prototype and launched a full-size prototype. Video / Supplied

Operation Flotation
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Operation Flotation

Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham