Cyclone Gabrielle live: Thousands still without power in BoP, fallen trees block roads, schools closed
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Speedway: Tauranga driver follows in family's footsteps
Racer has to come through last-chance race to win title.
Bay of Plenty Times not delivered to homes due to blocked roads
No papers made it through.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Main impact felt overnight
Forests, roads, parks and schools were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
Imported measles case visited Tauranga
The case is isolated at home and contact tracing under way.
BOP state of emergency: Civil Defence on alert as high tide approaches
The cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.
Tauranga runner Sam Tanner beats personal best at Millrose Games
It comes as George Beamish smashed the national 3000m record.
Live: Cyclone Gabrielle in BoP: Surfers brave huge swells at Mount Maunganui
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to lash the upper North Island.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Heavy rain, strong winds and swells lash region
Severe weather was forecast across the North Island today.
'My life is completely different': Woman’s costly battle to get an ADHD diagnosis
"I really struggled to feel like my partner loved me because of emotional dysregulation.”
Live: 'Our house is shaking like crazy' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; trains, schools cancelled; thousands without power
Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.
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.
Covid-19-related GP funding cut as most cases ease
The changes will apply from February 13 unless you are a vulnerable person.
‘I can buy myself flowers’: Singletons on self-love; couples on what makes long-term relationships tick
Q&A: couples and singles share their thoughts on relationships ahead of Valentine's Day.
Two people killed in SH35 crash near Ōpōtiki
A passer-by discovered the vehicle down the bank near Opape Rd.
'Lethal combination' of strong winds, heavy rain set to hit Bay of Plenty
Residents are asked to avoid driving, clear drains and have an emergency kit ready.
'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest track
Secondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.
Sonya Bateson: Why is tipping rearing its ugly head in our society?
OPINION: 'Now I fear that tipping is creeping more and more into everyday life.'
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.
Letters: Governments come and go - individuals like Ardern are rare
Readers have their say.
50km before 50: Councillor by weekday, Tarawera Ultramarathon runner by weekend
More than 5000 people are expected to take part in the event.
'A little miracle' no one injured in 'horrific' Maungatapu slip - PM
Hipkins visited families displaced after slips who are now fighting for insurance cover.
National's plans to tackle Tauranga’s infrastructural and social challenges
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is promising his party will get things done.
Thought you saw a UFO this morning? Flying lights explained
'I went outside to have a cigarette with my cup of tea. I thought it was UFOs in the sky.'
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Watch: 'Massive boom' - Cathedral Cove damaged after 'scary' landslide
'If it was peak time there would have been many people. Very lucky it didn’t kill anyone.'
Appeal for sightings of Bay of Plenty man missing for two months
Despite 'extensive searches' across the region, the Murupara man cannot be found.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
PM in Tauranga: Hipkins visits residents affected by slips
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is visiting Tauranga today.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
Cyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next week
WeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island