Fatal crash involving bus on Auckland's Northern Motorway; horror day on roads
Following the crash, traffic was backed up for 8km on SH1 heading north near Dairy Flat.
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$5m raised! Generous Kiwis contribute to Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Live: Looters, crime - Road workers threatened at gunpoint, Nash grilled over gang comments
Almost a week on from Cyclone Gabrielle, work goes on to restore services and clean up.
$4m raised! ASB’s massive donation for Red Cross/NZ Herald/NZME campaign
Donation follows huge community support for fundraiser.
Most Auckland beaches are now safe to swim at
Eleven Auckland beaches still remain unsafe due to water conditions.
'Cyclone Strength': Retailer apologises after complaints over advertising
Complaints after advertising for Bed, Bath and Beyond uses cyclone to sell goods.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our world
Cherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.
AA Insurance receives thousands of weather-related claims, expects many more
The company expects there will be a surge in claims as power and services are restored.
Landslide risk still high in Piha and Muriwai; push to fix power, water continues
About 20 homes evacuated in Piha last night, and an exclusion zone remains in Muriwai.
Slips see more West Auckland homes isolated; Muriwai street evacuated
Essential supplies have been dropped into cut-off communities across West Auckland.
Tower cuts earnings, dividend forecast after Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Tower’s solvency position remains strong, despite two weather events so early in year.
‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighter
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
Trapped Waimauku resident worried food will run out and pets will starve
Waimauku resident trapped in home for five days worried food will run out.
ASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challenge
Recent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.
Sponge cities: Could this approach help NZ weather climate change?
An expert in urban planning says we need to change the way we think about cities.
Cyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be needed
Hold the line: How can we build a more resilient system?
Piha local narrowly escapes death as home reduced to rubble
Marine Parade has more than a dozen homes still submerged in water that will not drain.
From the sky: Photos reveal destruction at Muriwai, Piha
Incredible new photos in Auckland show the devastation left behind by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Juha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in future
Opinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Waiheke Island cut off
Slips have caused road closures and there is no power at Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
'Crying, screaming': Tree smashes into family home, missing children by metres
'I just knew that my kids were upstairs and I just needed to get to them.'
Storms force MPs to consider suspending Parliament for a week
MPs met today to discuss a break from Parliament in light of the unprecedented storm.
'Run!' Residents flee for their lives as landslide threatens Piha house
A couple in Piha ran for their lives when the hillside behind them began to collapse.
'Prepare for significant time without power'
Thousands are without power after widespread damage to the electricity network.
Who’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland port
When Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Flood-weary Aucklanders prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
What you need to know for Ed Sheeran's concerts this weekend
Sheeran is set to perform to an adoring crowd of 50,000 fans each night.
Downtown cruise ship berths could be boon for CBD
OPINION: Letters on cruise ships, policy cull, minimum wage, Marsden Pt, charter schools.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
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.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
Great Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking woman
Man infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.
Teenagers on sports trip from Tonga get stuck in to help after Auckland flooding
Youngsters on a sports trip from Tonga are helping in the big clean-up in Auckland.