Latest from Northland

Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin

Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.

4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins

Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.

On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration

At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on

Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.

'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs trees

About 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.

Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts

Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.

How ex-tropical Cyclone Tam will affect Easter weekend sport

Some events have been cancelled but many will still go ahead as planned.

Rupeni Caucaunibuca: Rugby’s greatest talent was never fulfilled

The Fijian winger who had the world at his feet and the potential to surpass Jonah Lomu.

Portable building theft leaves man without emergency housing

Business owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".

'You're gonna kill him': Man beaten by teen after failing to return borrowed car

The teen attacked him with a hammer, continuing even after the victim was unconscious.

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight

Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells

Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.

What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application

All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.

Police name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service station

Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.

90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland

Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland

'Is this real?': Two Instant Kiwi millionaires crowned 17 min apart

Husband kept scratchie win secret from wife for two days over fear they hadn't really won.

Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant

The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.

One dead in machinery incident in Whangārei

WorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.