Heavier vehicles such as trucks will need to find alternative routes.
Widespread damage has occurred to properties and rail lines in the area.
Another person was rushed to hospital.
The Spanish city said its history, existing infrastructure and location make it a prime candidate.
One year ago today, Hunt was shot dead during a traffic stop in Auckland's Massey.
The Rio bronze medallist came up short in her final qualification in Auckland today.
The man was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
The centre will offer a range of support in the wake of the severe weather event.
Five of the 40 named are currently members of the Junior White Sox.
In New Zealand, a tornado of this strength is seen only once every few years, MetService's Peter Little says.
Tonight's clash at Eden Park promises to be a tight fixture between two in-form teams.
One Newtown flat has leaks, holes and bugs in the rotten floor.
Police are seeking information about an incident overnight at the New World Chaffers carpark.
Judy Totoro's job extends well beyond the bench.
People who received two doses of the vaccine were shown to be 96 per cent protected against hospitalisation.
The party is eyeing a return to Parliament, but questions remain over whether Peters will stay on as leader.
Two new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Sydney today, both connected to the busy mall.
The event was aimed at getting young people through the door.
Auckland Emergency Management is urging people around Papatoetoe to plan ahead for bad weather overnight.
The Blues can add a new piece of silverware to the trophy cabinet.
