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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Today's News

Politics:
The Government's signalling another round of major education initiatives this year 7:47

International:
What psychologists have to say about the seven types of rest 7:37

Law and Order:
Police have just one more person to catch after an attack at a gathering in Wellington last month 7:37

Cricket:
A pioneering moment for the Black Caps at Indore - New Zealand have completed a first one-day international cricket series victory in eight attempts away against India, winning the decider by 41 runs after posting 337 for eight 7:27

Health & Safety:
Belief weight loss drugs could be affordable and available to New Zealanders by this time next year 7:17

International:
NATO allies warn Trump of 'dangerous downward spiral' over Greenland threats 7:07

Cycling:
Cyclist Ally Wollaston has secured two stage wins from two on the Tour Down Under, stretching her overall lead to 24 seconds 6:57

Business:
Northlanders may have to wait until Wednesday until access to all roads is restored following flooding in its North Eastern area 4:37

Environment:
MetService has declared 2 severe weather watches 21:57

Entertainment:
Teddi Mellencamp is "really sick" - months after she revealed her cancer had become "undetectable" 21:53

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