Central Kerikeri residents' views sought on Kāinga Ora plans for three-storey flats
A community group is worried about 'quick fixes' and a lack of planning for the zone.
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Ruakākā Beach access hammered by Cyclone Gabrielle
A clean-up is beginning at Ruakākā where beach access has been destroyed by the cyclone.
Businesses hopeful things will pick up after storm disruptions
Cyclone Gabrielle put a halt to business and Valentine's Day this year.
Northlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindness
While the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.
Our Treasures: Memorabilia brings back movie memories
Buttery, salty popcorn in a cardboard box is synonymous with watching films.
Nature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlines
Experts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.
Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone
Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath
Taniwha coach seeking consistency and big crowd at home games
Good crop of players for new Northland rugby coach to work with this year
A huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousands
Extra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents
MetService says summer rainfall levels historic with three red level events in a month
Many areas of the North Island had experienced their wettest-ever start to the year.
'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue
After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.
Northland 'largely' back online after telco glitch causes morning mayhem
The glitch caused mayhem yesterday as eftpos and banking services were out of operation.
Massive slips force indefinite closure of beloved Quarry Gardens and cafe
Enormous slips have placed the future of the gardens and cafe in the balance.
Twenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrath
Most of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.
The long road ahead: Cyclone leaves Northland with 'huge' clean-up
Destroyed roads, power outages, communities cut off - the list of repairs is long.
‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disability
After the crash Anaru Ruka had to ‘think out of the box’ about how to keep making murals.
Size does matter
It gets complicated because the recommended serving size for each food group varies.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farms
Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.
Community heartbroken after attempts to save stranded whales prove in vain
The whales were discovered dead the morning after massive efforts by locals to save them.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Photos show widespread destruction
Cyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region.
Northland police officer resigns following complaints about ‘inappropriate behaviour’
The officer quit before any formal employment sanction could be taken.
Bay News: Cruz ‘n’ the Bayz and jazz festival coming
A weekly wrap of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offline
The outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
Power cuts, floods, and a house fire - Cyclone wreaks havoc in the Kaipara
A Dargaville mum's heartbreaking story at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Power cuts blamed for no cellphone and internet in parts of Northland
Power outage takes out cellphone site connectivity in Northland
Some state highways still closed after cyclone
Detours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.
'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whales
One of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Clean-up and recovery mode begins after cyclone's devastation
Fine weather is predicted for the rest of the week.
'I’m so lucky’: Woman escapes with minor injuries as tree crushes cabin
Lyric Godsmark saw the tree fall and thought ‘wow, this is going to be really bad’.