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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.
Two similar fatal crashes in two-and-a-half hours
The crashes, both in the Whangārei district, occurred under similar circumstances.
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.
'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.
Wild weather: Auckland Harbour Bridge warning issued to motorists
'The safety of road users is our top priority': Waka Kotahi
Auckland in firing line of thunderstorms, gales, rain heading into Anniversary weekend
Flood-threatening subtropical downpours and thunderstorms forecast to hammer some areas.
Driver may have been in crashed car for hours before she was found
SH10 closed between Puketona and Pakaraka while police investigated the crash.
One in five infections in NZ report Long Covid symptoms, many struggle to get help
Govt is now being told to set up Long Covid clinics and properly educate doctors.
Labour MP Tamati Coffey welcomes newborn daughter
Coffey thanked the surrogate mother for giving him 'the gift of life'.
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain warning; and rāhui after river death
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.
Bay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a cause
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Government seeking public feedback on proposed vape regulations
Stronger measures are part of efforts to reducing vaping rates.
Kawakawa’s Wally Lipsham retires after 32 years with St John
"I still get people coming up to me saying I saved them. But I was only doing my job."
Kerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champs
The team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.
It’s oh-fish-ial: the Wish 4 Fish boat is back in Northland
The Wish 4 Fish boat is designed with wheelchair users in mind.
Two dead in separate crashes in Northland
The two-car crash, about 30km south of Whangarei, was reported to police about 5.40pm.
Serious crash in Ruakaka, road closed
One Tree Point Rd is closed and diversions are in place.
24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekend
The wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.
Titewhai Harawira, a lifelong battler for Māori rights, dies aged 90
Lifelong battler for Māori rights to return home to Northland for burial.
Feisty fighter, lovely gran: Titewhai Harawira and nearly 90 years of activism
Titewhai Harawira hopes her legacy will continue through the generations.
Politicians pay their respects to the life of respected kuia Titewhai Harawira
Northland kuia Titewhai Harawira was a familiar face at Waitangi Day celebrations.
News briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigated
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Practical ideas to reduce your child's screen time during summer
Need to entertain the kids? Here's a guide to getting them out and about this summer.
Your Local MP: Emily Henderson points to tough challenges ahead
‘New Year, new start’ got a whole new meaning this year, writes Dr Emily Henderson.