Put their welfare first: SPCA appeals to Northlanders to leave dogs at home on hot days as incidents rise
More Northland dog owners are leaving their canine friends sweltering inside hot cars.
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Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Slip seriously damages Mangawhai Surf Club
The hillside collapsed behind the club building yesterday afternoon.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
'Getting frustrated': Northland growers fed up with 'crap' summer
Northland growers escaped the worst of Tuesday's rain, but say the summer has been 'crap'.
Marae-based driver mentoring gets rural Northlanders road-ready
Learning to drive will soon become easier for Northlanders living remotely.
Family hit by burglary after life-changing cancer diagnosis
The Hughes family were already struggling financially after the diagnosis and treatment.
State of Emergency right decision at the time, deputy mayor says
Emergency lifted early as storm skirts around Northland.
Brynderwyn Hills to stay shut after ill-fated attempt at reopening
Recurring slip thwarts plans for four-hour reopening of SH1 tonight.
Police investigating carjacking in Onerahi
The offenders are understood to have presented a weapon and taken the victim's vehicle.
Thieves dig themselves a hole after stealing digger with GPS tracker attached
Two men will appear in the Whangārei District Court charged with burglary.
Northland’s State of Emergency today
Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.
Northland couple share tips on how to enjoy life in a motorhome
A Northland couple share tips on how to survive life on the road in a motorhome.
No Titewhai, a new PM: What will it mean for Waitangi?
Impact of Titewhai Harawira's passing and Jacinda Ardern's resignation is not yet known.
Waitangi Day set to go ahead despite emergency declaration
Forecast bodes well for Waitangi weekend but some lead-up events already affected by rain.
Northland mayors back region's quick move to declare state of emergency
Pro-active Northland declares state of emergency early.
Proposed Far North water rating change may hit ratepayers in the pocket
Far North District Council seeking feedback on changing water rating to share costs.
Northland state of emergency: What you need to know
Floodwater may be contaminated with sewage, so avoid walking or swimming in it.
Central Whangārei empties out as state of emergency announced
People quickly headed home after Civil Defence announced a state of emergency.
State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
Northland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to know
Stay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.
Māori health providers across the motu suppport whānau during floods
Marae opens doors to those whānau most affected
Don McGlashan, Troy Kingi headline Waitangi 2023
The first post-Covid festivities are expected to draw huge crowds to NZ's birthplace.
Families homeless after floods: Civil Defence says brace for more
An elderly woman in Maungatūroto was rescued by using the bucket of a tractor.
Weather: What we know about tomorrow’s ‘atmospheric river’
Many of the key weather elements behind Friday’s freak deluge may align again tomorrow.
MetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgraded
The region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.
‘Bad news’: Aucklanders told to brace for more ‘significant rainfall’
More rain is forecast to hit Northland on Tuesday and then move south.
Chaotic weather 'icing on the cake' of 'abysmal summer' for local businesses
Wild weather further dampens spirits of businesses looking to bounce back post-Covid.
Petrol thieves stoop to new low as hospice car targeted
Costly damage inflicted as thieves drill into petrol tanks and siphon out fuel.
Thousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigades
While many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.
News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in Whakapara
Hundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.
Wild weather: Parts of State Highway 1 still remain closed
Motorists still face major delays as main roads remain closed in places.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms: Civil Defence urges Northlanders to prepare
More bad weather is on the way for battered region.