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Drone footage shows Whangārei Falls overflowing after prolonged rainfall.

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The new seawall has provided a lifeline for the Port Waikato community.

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Tauranga City Council has hired four external law firms to respond to the Mauao landslide inquiries.

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The site of the Mount Maunganui landslide on February 10, 2025.

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