Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins
An Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue Helicopter
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Civil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disaster
John Burt, Kaipara Civil Defence management local controller warns people of the danger in Mangawhai and urges them to stay home, stay away if possible. Video / NZ Herald
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Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado
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Road tragedy at Horeke
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Holiday hotspot fish and chip shop ‘shocking’ locals with $4.50 scoops of chips
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$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
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Do a kickflip: Kiwi beach town gets world's biggest skateboard
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“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.
Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
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A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
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Northland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in Mangawhai
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‘Like a scene from The Purge’: Residents stunned after multiple businesses violently targeted in overnight burglaries
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