Thieves dig themselves a hole after stealing digger with GPS tracker attached
Two men will appear in the Whangārei District Court charged with burglary.
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Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker chaos - Auckland motorways, homes flooded; Huge slips close Tamaki Dr, roads
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty
Northland’s State of Emergency today
Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.
Northland couple share tips on how to enjoy life in a motorhome
A Northland couple share tips on how to survive life on the road in a motorhome.
No Titewhai, a new PM: What will it mean for Waitangi?
Impact of Titewhai Harawira's passing and Jacinda Ardern's resignation is not yet known.
Waitangi Day set to go ahead despite emergency declaration
Forecast bodes well for Waitangi weekend but some lead-up events already affected by rain.
Northland mayors back region's quick move to declare state of emergency
Pro-active Northland declares state of emergency early.
Northland state of emergency: What you need to know
Floodwater may be contaminated with sewage, so avoid walking or swimming in it.
Proposed Far North water rating change may hit ratepayers in the pocket
Far North District Council seeking feedback on changing water rating to share costs.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Central Whangārei empties out as state of emergency announced
People quickly headed home after Civil Defence announced a state of emergency.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.
Northland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to know
Stay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.
Don McGlashan, Troy Kingi headline Waitangi 2023
The first post-Covid festivities are expected to draw huge crowds to NZ's birthplace.
Families homeless after floods: Civil Defence says brace for more
An elderly woman in Maungatūroto was rescued by using the bucket of a tractor.
News in brief: Motorists injured in separate crashes; Otaika robbery arrest
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Stay home' - red heavy rain warnings updated; Auckland schools closed for a week; Domain lake closed by public health
Flood-stricken city told to clean up today as second 'atmospheric river' threatens.
Northlanders' harrowing ordeal during Auckland floods
Whangārei couple describe wading through Auckland floodwaters after Elton John was canned.
Covid 19 latest: 10,589 new cases, 28 deaths and 189 in hospital
Weekly number of new community cases has fallen again.
Weather: What we know about tomorrow’s ‘atmospheric river’
Many of the key weather elements behind Friday’s freak deluge may align again tomorrow.
MetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgraded
The region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.
‘I’m sorry, I can’t stop crying’: Northland boxer's hall of fame surprise
Daniella Smith to be inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame.
‘Bad news’: Aucklanders told to brace for more ‘significant rainfall’
More rain is forecast to hit Northland on Tuesday and then move south.
Chaotic weather 'icing on the cake' of 'abysmal summer' for local businesses
Wild weather further dampens spirits of businesses looking to bounce back post-Covid.
Vince Cocurullo: Northland needs more care from the greater political world
Hipkins faces many difficult decisions in navigating the country through testing times.
Whangārei households cautioned to brace for power cuts
Poor weather and line replacement works to elevate the risk of power cuts.
News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
Petrol thieves stoop to new low as hospice car targeted
Costly damage inflicted as thieves drill into petrol tanks and siphon out fuel.
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.
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.