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Cyclone Gabrielle shifts slightly east overnight - what it means for your region

WeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.

Watch: Cyclone Gabrielle brings heavy rain to Whangārei

Cyclone Gabrielle has brought heavy rain to the North with water surging down the Whangārei Falls. Video / Jaime Lyth

Hawaiian-born clothing designer brings a little bit of aloha to Northland

Kerikeri shop working with Kiwi designers to provide unique Northland clothes.

Cyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sights

Cyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.

Vince Cocurullo: Top five priorities for Te Tai Tokerau

Northland people are the backbone of our economy and crucial to region's wellbeing.

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.

Teens to rescue as cyclone blows boatie upriver without an oar

Boatie left at the mercy of the wind after rowlock in newly bought dinghy broke.

Cyclone Gabrielle: What you need to know Sun 12 Feb

All the information from AEM, Metservice and Auckland Council you need to know as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on Auckland. Video / NZ Herald / AEM / Auckland Council

Brunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to close

All Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.

'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.

Cyclone Gabrielle: The town isolated by slips, wild weather

Mangamuka is cut off from its closest centre and residents are counting the cost.

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.

What to pack in a grab bag if you need to evacuate

Packing a grab bag is essential to a quick escape. What you need to know.

German piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei Museum

A German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.

Ahipara man killed in crash with tow truck

The man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.

Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches

Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.

News briefs: Charity run all go

Snippets of news from around the region.