Thousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigades
While many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.
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News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
Live: On edge - 'We are very vulnerable': Aucklanders brace for second big deluge; heavy rain set to hit Northland; entire state highway washes away
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in Whakapara
Hundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.
Wild weather: Parts of State Highway 1 still remain closed
Motorists still face major delays as main roads remain closed in places.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms: Civil Defence urges Northlanders to prepare
More bad weather is on the way for battered region.
Live: 'Significant' rain, gales expected to hit Auckland; 19 homes red-stickered; flood victim named
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
'It all came crashing down': Long Covid turns fit adventurer into bedridden patient
Rose was a thriving, adventurous 38-year-old - long Covid has turned her life upside down.
Closed roads stops Herald and Advocate paper deliveries in Northland
A credit will be provided to those people whose paper is unable to be delivered today.
Flooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floating
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
Live: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closed
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
News in brief: Krishna festival, Touch a Truck going ahead despite bad weather
News snippets from Northland
Mystery behind a Whangārei island's strange door unlocked
Sorry to disappoint -but no pirates or villains are behind the story of the island's door.
Beat the rain: How to enjoy Northland this long weekend
Don't let the prospect of rain stop you enjoying our wonderful region over these 3 days.
Joe Benett: Our new ‘humbled’ Prime Minister may be mincing his words
Opinion: It seems we may have forgotten the true meaning of the word humbled.
Cafe burgled twice in one week amid spate of retail crimes
There have been multiple robberies and burglaries over the last week.
Quickfire sale of new marina berths in Whangārei
The new marina can accommodate boats up to 35 metres long.
Brent Eastwood: A meaningful gesture to thank critical sponsors
Sport Northland has acknowledged ASB for its outstanding support.
Up to 100,000 Northlanders to get fluoridated water supplies
Up to 100,000 Northlanders could get fluoridated water supplies as councils count cost.
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Our Treasures: Solving the mystery behind puzzling museum pieces
It's been relatively easy to guess what some items were, but others had us stumped.
Carolyn Hansen: Paying attention to lifestyle behaviours is key to greater health
Why the value you give to healthy eating and proper exercise is key in lifestyle changes.
Kensington Bowling Club planning its centenary bash
A two-day tournament and dinner to mark bowling club's centenary.
Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
SH1 closed at Brynderwyns, flooding on SH12
The wet weather is causing issues on Northland roads.
Live: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regions
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
Live: ‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland, holiday areas; harbour bridge warning
'Very rough': MetService issues fresh marine warning for upper North Island.
New Maungatapere medical centre 15 years in the making
Maungatapere is now home to a brand-new medical centre.
Researchers say education and health are “intricately intertwined”
New surveys have found later start times are favourable for both parents and students.
Two similar fatal crashes in two-and-a-half hours
The crashes, both in the Whangārei district, occurred under similar circumstances.
'One of the coolest bands': Hot Potato Band to play free concert in Kerikeri
The Hot Potato Band is playing a free concert in Kerikeri on February 12.
Roaming dogs blamed for 10 cat disappearances in Northland
Residents believe around 10 cats have been victims of roaming dogs in Pataua South.
Whangārei dad's fears for son after service station targeted - again
The robbery is the newest in a string of recent youth crimes.