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Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Man stabbed in neck during argument
A man was stabbed in the back of his neck following an altercation on the North Shore this afternoon.
Rich-lister's heritage battle
One of New Zealand's richest men is fighting a legal battle for his rights.
Creating a dream home
A North Shore couple had coveted a site just three doors down their street for years, so when it became theirs they built a house that fulfilled all expectations.
Hospital sends woman home with broken back
A woman discharged from North Shore Hospital discovered nine days later that she had a broken back.
Pushing the urban boundaries
Where you'll live, what sort of house you'll have and how much it'll cost will be influenced by reforms that promise more affordable housing.
The inside story
Local resident Robyn Langwell shares her community's fight to save an iconic building.
<I>Platters</I>, Devonport
We came here because this is a great site, right on the seafront and within walking distance of where we live, but previous cafes have floundered.
Killed driver a 'friend and gentleman'
The man killed when a man allegedly rammed a police car, rolled his Jeep, and landed on top of another car, has been described as a gentleman.
<i>Adam Gifford:</i> Open source route frees the mind
Albany High equalises software access.
North Shore primary school teacher accused of paying boys for sex
An Auckland primary school teacher has been accused of the sexual grooming of two young boys.
Rugby: Williams out for the season
It took less than four minutes last night for Ali Williams' surgically repaired Achilles tendon to rupture again.
Change of plan, so city's offices up for rent
Ocean and city views from the top floor of North Shore's new civic building are the best in town.