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'Keep his memory alive': Kids return to racing for Muriwai tragedy dad
A memorial gathering helped reignite the children’s passion for racing.
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Fresh slip at Muriwai sparks emergency response on storm-hit coast
Multiple landslides have occurred on Muriwai's coastal hills in recent years.
Fresh details emerge about fatal Muriwai skydive, cause of death confirmed
The Auckland skydiving firm has agreed to pay the victim's family $100,000 in reparation.
Auckland skydiving firm admits charge linked to fatal mid-air collision
Sarah-Jane Bayram died after a skydiving collision with another jumper over Muriwai.
Coroner continues to probe cyclone's night of deadly chaos
Joseph Ahuriri, who disappeared during the cyclone, was added to the coroner's list.
Givealittle court fight: Judge keeps frozen $30k donated after dad’s beach death
Kane Watson died after he was buried under 2m of sand digging in a dune at Muriwai Beach.
Sand dune tragedy: Woman heard voice of lost partner during labour with his son
Jasmine Cooke describes her baby boy, born after tragedy, as 'heaven sent'.
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune goes to court over funds
Devoted dad died in hospital two days after a sand dune collapsed at Muriwai Beach.
‘My final gift from you’: Grieving partner gives birth to child of sand dune tragedy victim
Baby Zire-Kane was born on January 2, one day after late dad's birthday.
'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapse
Young dad Kane Watson was buried while he was digging in the sand at Muriwai Beach.
Wavy Asperitas 'tornado clouds' seen across NZ skies
The clouds with a 'wild swell look' are due to thunderstorm and wet weather activity.
Waterspout spotted off West Auckland coast amid stormy weather
Robert Waddell said the swirling spout of water rose about 400m above Muriwai Beach.
'Kane’s buried': Pregnant partner recounts Muriwai sand dune collapse that killed young father
The 28-year-old father was buried under 2m of sand at Muriwai Beach.
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Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune goes to court over funds
Devoted dad died in hospital two days after a sand dune collapsed at Muriwai Beach.
Partner of man buried in sand dune posts message as warning signs go up
Kane Watson was digging a hole in the dunes at Muriwai Beach when it collapsed on him.
Young father with baby on way dies in sand dune collapse at Muriwai Beach
Kane Watson was at the beach enjoying day out with his young family when tragedy struck.
Money Talks: How a Christmas dinner fail nearly broke TV chef Mike Van De Elzen
Chef and TV presenter Michael Van De Elzen talks money with Liam Dann.
'Serious injuries': Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Woodhill Forest incident
Emergency services rushed to the forest's mountain bike park after a crash today.
Decapitated seals discovered at West Auckland beach
Investigators are asking the public for help after the grisly discovery at Muriwai.
'Small localised landslide': Muriwai homes evacuated as road drops
Occupants of at least two evacuated properties have been given the all-clear to return.
Properties being evacuated after landslide at Muriwai
Emergency services are responding to a landslide in Muriwai on Auckland’s northwest coast, prompting the evacuation of several properties.
Weather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalities
Coroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.
Rates burden shifts: Muriwai's unexpected valuation surge
About 80 of Muriwai's 700 homes were bought out by the council.