Two men and six dogs plucked from floodwaters in Far North rescue
Two men trapped on a tractor waited for three hours while floodwaters rose.
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Slips and flooding close roads across Northland
People in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.
Mitre 10 suffers flood damage estimated in the tens of thousands
The Whangārei Mitre 10 MEGA garden centre took a beating from the extensive flooding.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Mystery surrounds Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm
Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm.
Wild weather: Trees toppled, night-time deluge floods homes
Crews have been out with the chainsaws after trees have crashed down across roads.
Wild weather: Rain, gale force winds to hit the north from midday
It's a soggy end to the school holidays for the top of the country.
Affco to pay almost $300,000 over meatworks boiler blast
Affco pleaded guilty to the charge laid by Worksafe after a worker was badly burned.
Heavy rain warning: Upper North Island in for a soaking
Auckland's dams will get a little treat, while Northland will bear the brunt.
BETTA Council Party couldn't get 500 members to register
Proposed political party won't contest the election as it can't muster required numbers.
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
Green Party's Northland electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
Green Party's Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.
Rescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken island
Fourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.
Ngāti Hine trust sees golden opportunity
Māori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.
Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Choosing childcare: From daycare to kindergarten - what are the options?
A guide to a bewildering menu of childcare options.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
Choosing childcare: A beginner's guide to early childhood education in New Zealand
How to find a way through the myriad daycare options.
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man
19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.
Manhunt for 19yo: School in lockdown
Moerewa School will remain closed until the end of week, principal announced.