Covid numbers jump - PM says no move to red, further steps under orange settings to come
Experts say New Zealand is 'definitely' in the grips of a second wave.
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'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'
Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.
Plea to retain teachers, despite huge absences
Mid-year roll counts show some schools are missing up to a third of their students.
More heavy rain expected this week after downpour
The heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.
Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down
Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet
My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads
Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.
'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospital
The number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.
Bay of Islands waterfalls turn to torrents after heavy rain
12 July 2022 | Haruru Falls (Paihia) and Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri) in spectacular form after a night of heavy rain across Northland. Video / Peter de Graaf
Second monkeypox case confirmed in NZ, unlinked to first infection
The second case had recently travelled overseas.
Kiwi science star shuts down company following US crypto fraud lawsuit
The former Kerikeri High School head boy has not said whether investors will see any cash.
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
The Big Wet: Northland roads closed, trees down and power out
Wild weather hit the North overnight, bringing down trees and flooding roads.
Kids' learning affected by untempered marketing and sale of energy drinks
A principal's concerns raise the issue of energy drink marketing and sales to children.
'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD
Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.
Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep
Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.
A celebration of Māori excellence in food: Northland Tohunga Tūmau event set to inspire
The Hangi Master has revealed what's on the menu at The Duke's Tohunga Tumau event.
Huge flocks of birds seen in Far North
Looming bad weather one possible explanation for giant flocks of gulls over Kaitaia.
Comment: Shock and awe as motorised duo storm home show
Leading the charge through the doors were two ladies on mobility scooters
Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident
Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.
Whangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge
"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."
8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospital
Coronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
Surgeries cancelled, delays widespread
Drastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.
More people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costs
More pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.
Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs
It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.
Ngāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chills
New pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.
Mid Northern win club rugby final, skipper scores four tries
Mid Northern end nine-year drought on premier rugby title with win over Waipū.
Cosplay fans gather at the Plunge Pop Culture Convention
Plunge Pop Culture Convention organiser is excited for the first event in Kerikeri.
News briefs: Help needed for Rugby World Cup, another store robbed
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Far North artists vie for top national art prize
Two Hokianga artists named finalists of Parkin Drawing Prize.
Save Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'
Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.
7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'
Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.