Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
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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.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Covid in the North Island: Two new Northland cases, wastewater traces in Gisborne, Napier
There have now been 17 community cases in the region with eight still active.
Baby dead, two others injured in Far North crash
The tragedy occurred just after 1pm on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd near Ahipara.
Roads closed, travel delays - Far North 'cut off' by floods
School holiday travellers warned to stay off roads and delay travel back to Auckland.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Even firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwaters
Even Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.
Our grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three days
The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
Revealed: The suburbs with the best rental returns
You'll have to look further afield for the best rental returns, but we have the answers.
'Bubbly and vivacious': Heavily pregnant mum dies suddenly
Talented Auckland photographer Janay Johnstone died unexpectedly this week.