Repairs are continuing after freak 6 metre waves battered the area between Owhiro and Breaker Bay earlier in the week

Part of Owhiro Bay Parade is closed to everyone except residents - and the road from Breaker Bay to Moa Point is down to one lane

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05 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin

04 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs

03 Feb: The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money

30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes

29 Jan: Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing put on leave as Trump says mayor is 'playing with fire'

28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui

26 Jan: A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?

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International:
Ahead of US Iran nuclear talks satellite images reveal build up of US fighter jets and missile defence systems 14:17

Cricket:
New Zealand cricketer Sophie Devine has picked up several awards - including the top gong - at the conclusion of the women's Indian Premier League 14:07

Entertainment:
Emerald Fennell believes she would have gone "off the rails" as a teenager if she hadn't attended boarding school 14:01

Rugby:
The Crusaders are staying coy on who will get first crack in the 10 jumper for the start of their Super Rugby title defence 13:47

Entertainment:
Halle Berry still has not accepted her partner's proposal 13:31

Rugby:
Coach Andy Farrell has questioned Ireland's intent in their 36-14 defeat by France in their Six Nations rugby opener in Paris 13:27

Business:
A property manager says the numbers of students looking for flats is lower than previous years 13:27

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