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Mangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News Update

The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald

Veteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seen

Mangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.

‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit

A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.

'Broken bones': Daughter's lucky escape after Mangawhai tornado

Alan Johnson's house was torn to shreds on the eve of its open home showing.

'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado

A woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.

Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado

Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.

'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run

Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.

Mooring piracy rampant during windy summer – Harbourmaster

Mooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.

Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan

Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.

Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024

Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.

Celebrate Northland talent with fun, music and markets this weekend

Don't be stuck for something to do this long weekend, there are activities for everyone.

Couple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nod

The man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.

Seymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025

Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.

Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back

"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."

SH1 truck crash near Whangārei, road blocked

The crash was reported about 6.45am,

Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day

Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.

‘Super excited’: Northland friends prepare for Ninja challenge

Two young Northland Ninjas are heading to Melbourne for a major competition.

‘No hesitation’: Community backs mother’s urgent cancer journey

Ruby Smith needs to raise up to $70,000 for advanced cancer treatment in Japan.