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Cyclone Tam: Northland Civil Defence leader says Govt must ‘wave the big stick’ over telcos’ storm failure
Northland Civil Defence chair Kelly Stratford says the Government must step in to force telecommunications companies to build ...
'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms
Auckland councillor Shane Henderson is demanding answers after official warnings arrived only an hour into the city’s ...
Tropical Cyclone Tam live updates: Yacht sinks, more than 3500 lose power in north as storm hits
A yacht has sunk and more than 3500 Northland homes are without power after severe wind gusts from Cyclone Tam toppled trees ...
More than 900 without power, 100km/h winds as Cyclone Tam approaches
The worst is yet to come for Northland as Tropical Cyclone Tam moves toward the north of New Zealand this evening.
Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone sweeps through region
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford said there had been widespread flooding in low lying areas. This was exacerbated by ...
The Worst is Yet to Come for Northland as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam Moves Towards the North of New Zealand This Evening
As Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches the north of New Zealand, Northland faces a challenging evening with significant weather impacts. The storm, now classified as a subtropical low, retains its ...
Northland Civil Defence Leader: Govt Must 'Wave The Big Stick' Over Telcos’ Storm Failure
Stratford said people in Northalnd's coastal areas needed to take care with a storm surge pushing up normal sea levels as a ...