The Drug Detection Agency is also finding some in the workforce abusing prescription medicines.
Those in the North Island are this morning waking up to fallen trees, power outages, blocked roads and property damage after powerful gale-force winds battered many areas.
Ratcliffe said she struggled in warm ups until she had a chat with her dad.
Auckland Transport says the storm is causing issues on the city's rail network.
Several schools have closed due to electricity outages.
1 NEWS filmed some to the damage overnight.
The Alliance says it will be forced to shut down unless it gets $600,000 in government funding.
The fire is now contained, but two aerial units are being brought in to help extinguish the fire.
This story shows 1 NEWS NOW's live updates of the severe weather that lashed Auckland today and overnight.
Liti said family don't usually get to watch his weightlifting heroics so being on the Gold Coast this time round was an added blessing.
Police say unprepared people are risking their lives.
Advocates say the muzzling order essentially punishes dogs that have done nothing wrong.
The Warriors captain said he loved last week's soldout crowd, no matter how long they've backed the team.
The cold snap is forecast to hang around for some time.
TVNZ is bringing you live and exclusive action from the Gold Coast.
The tree has come down in the central suburb of Sandringham.
The storm brought down trees and power lines and has led to numerous power outages across the region.
There a currently 14 properties with restricted access.
Relive all of the action from a solid day for our Kiwi athletes at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Powerful gale-force winds last night caused extensive damage across Auckland.
Richard Griffin says releasing the message would be unethical.
The pair were required to sleep on the floor after 16 hour shifts.
Heavy rain and gale-force winds have caused many schools and early childhood centres to shut.
Sophie Pacoe, David Liti and Team NZ were there to cheer on the Ferns.
Dr Jonathan Casement was about to go to work in his study when a tree crashed through his home.
The accident happened on Mt Eden Rd.
A below-par showing means Stone won't dive for a medal in the men's 1m springboard tonight.
Sally Johnston spent up to $45,000 on her sport in the lead up to the games, and started a Givealittle page when her pockets ran dry.
More than 100 Vector staff are responding to to downed power lines, faults, power cuts and other damage throughout the region.
Roofs came off, hundreds of trees were felled and power lines were brought down across Auckland.
The book Hit & Run claimed six civilians were killed and 15 injured in a raid by the NZSAS in Afghanistan in 2010.
They face charges including supplying methamphetamine.
The pair's bond helped breakout star win weightlifting gold medal in the men’s 105kg+ division.
Dieudonne Wilfried Seyi Ntsengue defeated NZ boxer Ryan Scaife in their 75kg quarter-final Games bout.
Health minister David Clark has written to the acting chair of the Manukau DHB.
The retired Australian legend hit the waves with some of the games' stars on the Gold Coast.
The Hurricanes took down their controversial promotional poster online last night after a backlash from fans and users on social media.
The city has been left with hundreds of trees blocking roads, crashing into carports and falling onto houses.
Ms Kaye, the MP for Auckland Central, said it's "an accidental government".
Gareth Baber says the team always plays with expectation, and this tournament is no different.
However, aged care providers say there shouldn't be a disparity.
It grounded 20 flights and means no flights can land either.
Power outages are still affecting 93,000 homes and businesses, 24 hours after the storm hit.
The sevens team is trying to win Comm Games gold as people back home try rebuild their lives.
Dave Dobbyn and Peter Urlich will also perform.
