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Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Family lawyer brutally attacked in court lift played dead in hope of survival
'I remember waking on the floor, yelling for help and being in real fear for my life.'
Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible
Several heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.
Kerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun Wallace
Top Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace
News in brief from the Far North - Matariki stars, FNDC submissions close and deceased named
News snippets from the Far North
50 years of Kerikeri High to be marked at jubilee event
Kerikeri High School turning 50 with big birthday celebration.
Far North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalised
Delays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.
Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays
Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m
Parents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.
Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.
The shooting of Bob Kleiman could only have been murder: Crown
Murder accused and two alleged accomplices on trial in High Court at Whangarei
Police working tirelessly to find out why Hoani Reupena-Tuoro died in fire
Police are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.
22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island
Forecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.
Winter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7C
Hastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.
Stolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robbery
Police have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.
Up to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia Maunga
The event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.
New-look Whale Tail Park to open on Friday
Students at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.
Music to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boost
Northland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.
'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZ
Rain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.
Unborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Police are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.
Year 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknown
An investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity
Kaitāia to host final of Far North's Got Talent
Future stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final
'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worry
The current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.
Wanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed Kaitāia
Vacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.
News briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractor
News snippets from the Far North.
Doctor hopes to use her fellowship to address disparities faced by Māori and Pasifika women
A Whangārei surgeon is looking to close the breast cancer gap with a financial boost.
Woman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failures
The post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated
One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
Editorial: Tension between environment and economic development looms
OPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.
Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boys
The father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.