MetService concedes Cyclone Gabrielle red weather warning could've come sooner
The decision was influenced by Hawke’s Bay hydrologists, who opposed the warning.
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NZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in space
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Why an outspoken leader is resigning and returning to Rotorua
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Man accused of murdering daughter with pillow is named
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Dropped All Blacks loose forward re-signs with Crusaders
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Homicide investigation launched after body found at Auckland property
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Surf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homes
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Elective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more
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Gisborne rates to increase by 9.95% on average, $400 or less for most residents
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