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Properties being evacuated after landslide at Muriwai
Emergency services are responding to a landslide in Muriwai on Auckland’s northwest coast, prompting the evacuation of several properties.

Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley
Debris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne Becconsall

Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson
A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell

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Auckland steam ferry needs $5m to get afloat
The Toroa steam ferry is undergoing a complex restoration to once again cruise the Waitematā Harbour. Video / Annaleise Shortland

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Flood fears for Auckland
Flood fears for Auckland as high tide coincides with rush hour downpours. Video / Sarah Bristow

Ray Chung talks to Newstalk ZB host Ryan Bridge about email scandal
Wellington mayoral candidate says he won't drop out of race over lewd Tory Whanau email.