'Like a demon': Tornado hits home during owner's morning prayers
Helen Pirini was saying her morning prayers when a tornado headed towards her front door.
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House roof blown off after tornado rips through Far North
More tornadoes possible today and tomorrow.
More success for Taipa Area School band Pig Hunters
Two regional wins could see band feature in two national music competitions.
Food for thought in Kaipara Kai
Kaipara district's research highlights different land use possibilities.
Up to 80mm fell in places as stormy weather wreaks havoc
More rain and thunder storm in store for the rest of the week in Northland.
Iwi-run checkpoints to return from Friday: Harawira
Former MP says too many people being allowed through who should be turned back.
News snippets from Northland
Crash driver had medical event; and eco light bulb giveaway postponed.
DHB says low risk to others as Kiwi North visitor tests positive for Covid-19
Vigilance is key in the fight against Covid-19, according to Hokianga residents.
Chicken Man's favourite chook killed by roaming dogs
Kerikeri's Mitchell Wahl and his chickens became celebrities after X Factor show in 2013.
July's massive Northland storm caused $18m of damage to infrastructure
More than 700 road repair jobs in Whangarei District caused by storm, months to fix.
Girl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through Auckland
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.
Kiwi North visitor tests positive for virus
People who visited Kiwi North at the same time and are symptomatic need to be tested.
New priest for Kerikeri Anglican Church
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion.
Taipa students represent Tai Tokerau in national waiata competition
Two budding talents will feature in the competition on Māori TV on Saturday, August 29.
FNDC to use Single Transferable Vote system
The decision follows a non-binding survey seeking feedback from residents and ratepayers.
Kaitaia woman happy after stolen generator is replaced
Kaitaia woman happy she can shower after stolen generator is replaced.
Rain and howling winds to continue into tomorrow
A power-packed two days of rain and wind to lash Northland today and tomorrow.
Checkpoint stats bloody frightening, says Harawira
Ex-MP says police checkpoints too accommodating, too many Aucklanders allowed through.
Two suspicious fires in 48 hours
Four home fires in Far North since Friday, two suspected arsons in Ōmanaia since Saturday.
Winter's late blast: Heavy rain, gales start to lash country
Weather watches have been issued as our mid-week weather turns nasty.
'Vile' misinformation about Covid family slammed
Northlanders urged to fact-check before sharing posts online.
Club for those helped by helicopter
Exclusive club for those saved by Northland rescue helicopter
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Sodden Northland could get more heavy rain, strong winds tonight
Lockdown boundary means some Northland kids have to stay home
Pupils at Northland school have to stay home because they live across border in Auckland.
Northlanders waiting extra day to receive Covid test result
A Northland microbiologist puts the day's delay down to the transport of the tests south.
'We are now technically an island ': Concern as lockdown cuts Northland off
A Northland mayor is calling on the government to help after the region was cut off.
'It was like summer': Holidaymakers flock to Northland, smashing visitor records
Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.
Work starts on Far North's biggest retirement village
Hall Rd residents frustrated over wait for promised footpath, which finally has go-ahead.
Punters on the ball focusing NRC's long-term planning
The regional council is using community pop-up stalls to engage residents over planning.
FNDC comes clean over serial fraudster
For years the FNDC said it had no issues with serial fraudster. That wasn't the case.
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Sentencing postponed for Whangārei man who broke into Auckland managed isolation facility
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says prepare for the long haul
Tai Tokerau Māori leader says "we need to view it as a marathon rather than a sprint".