Hail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekend
More wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.
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Fundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on Saturday
A day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.
Hundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu Hohepa
Hohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.
'Warped relationship': Man jailed for sexual abuse of niece
The 32-year-old man continued the abuse by moving her out of her parent's home at 15.
Hopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipper
A rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.
'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions dispute
Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.
'Exceptional': New gallery in Dargaville gets full support of local community
The Northland carver opened his new gallery on Saturday.
No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards
‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmers
No big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout
A win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents
"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".
Northland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgrade
News snippets from across Northland.
Helping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kg
A Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
A friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with Northlanders
The Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei
You know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo sings
The Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.
Northland’s tropical oasis a labour of love
People travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.
Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for parole
Man who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole
A parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidays
Circus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.
By then he was too sick: Man waiting for cancer treatment dies on day of oncologist appointment
Diagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.
Cruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of Plenty
The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.
FNDC moves toward stricter measures to curb 'out-of-control' cat population
But one councillor thinks council has set itself up to fail given the difficulties.
Just in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watch
Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.
Dog Tax confrontation in the Hokianga told in new play
The playwright's ancestors were deeply involved in the conflict.
'The worst is yet to come': Fears Northland's dominant drowning toll set to continue
Water safety top boss fears worst yet to come amid appalling Northland death figures.
Everyone welcome: Rongoā Maori practitioner says all should try holistic healing 'at least once'
How rongoā Maori treatments have grown in Northland.
Strawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege production
A strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.
Unwell passenger evacuated from cruise ship 120km off Northland coast
The ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.
Man fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka property
The burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.
Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
"If you’re having a good hair day, you can take on the world!”
PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.
How a gifted pair of boots can make a difference: Call for more sporting donations
The small gesture of donating sports kit can make a big difference for someone.
The most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciations
Google data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.
History-making hometown showdown for boxing greats Mea Motu and Lani Daniels
“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.
'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues plea
Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.