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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Today's News

Cricket:
A stunning innings from batting phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has powered India to Under-19 Cricket World Cup glory in Zimbabwe 6:36

Accident and Emergency:
The death of a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water in Thames yesterday is being referred to the coroner 6:36

Entertainment:
Nicola Peltz Beckham's dad Nelson Peltz hopes she and Brooklyn have a "long, happy marriage" 6:31

Entertainment:
Chris Hemsworth no longer values "absurd" Hollywood awards or box office totals 6:01

Accident and Emergency:
Coastguard Thames says it was alerted to a report of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach, at around 11.45am 21:57

Entertainment:
Ray Romano has been cast in a new "aspirational family drama" 21:31

Rugby:
Mark Robinson has closed his New Zealand Rugby chapter as he nears the beginning of his new gig with World Rugby 21:17

Politics:
Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages 21:07

Entertainment:
Ricky Martin has paid a glowing tribute to Bad Bunny following his Grammy success 21:01

Entertainment:
Jesy Nelson's experience of motherhood has been "so full-on" 20:31

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