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Ruakākā Beach access hammered by Cyclone Gabrielle

A clean-up is beginning at Ruakākā where beach access has been destroyed by the cyclone.

Businesses hopeful things will pick up after storm disruptions

Cyclone Gabrielle put a halt to business and Valentine's Day this year.

'Concerns for his safety': Killer driver's community sentence scrapped due to threats from victim's family

The road worker's lawyer says he was getting threats.

Northlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindness

While the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.

Nature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlines

Experts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.

Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone

Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath

'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue

After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.

Size does matter

It gets complicated because the recommended serving size for each food group varies.

Massive slips force indefinite closure of beloved Quarry Gardens and cafe

Enormous slips have placed the future of the gardens and cafe in the balance.

'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales

One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.

'I’m so lucky’: Woman escapes with minor injuries as tree crushes cabin

Lyric Godsmark saw the tree fall and thought ‘wow, this is going to be really bad’.

Cyclone Gabrielle: ‘Significant disaster’ sparks National State of Emergency

Northland was the first place in New Zealand to feel the cyclone's wrath.

Whangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeks

The amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.

Opinion: Redundancy? No thank you.

David Grindle says employers are obligated to redeploy staff impacted by restructuring.

Chunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway network

Huge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.

Another day of school closures as Cyclone Gabrielle's tail bears a sting

Schools across the motu are opting to stay closed on Wednesday

Whangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major flooding

Mud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.

'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cows

Cows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.