Abbey Caves tragedy: Family of Northland student who died issue public statement
Rāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.
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Body of missing student recovered from caves; school comes under fire for allowing trip
The boy's body was recovered late last night.
Northlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours down
SH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
Missing student: School chose caving trip because of 'forecasted rain', leaked email shows
Fifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.
‘Significant' delays across Auckland’s flood-affected motorway network
'We urge Aucklanders to take extreme care when travelling.'
Search for missing student in Whangārei caves suspended
Fifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.
'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
Going the distance to raise money for hospice
$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.
Retired officer traumatised by 1963 bus crash mortified police still left to suffer
Officer had to strip and number the dead but had no support after the scarring job.
Whangārei grandmother could be a millionaire this week after winning promo competition
A grandmother's promotion win brings her a chance to pick an envelope containing $1m.
Two of motorsport's biggest names competing at International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon and Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will race in the Whangārei Rally.
Eye in the sky: Spate of rural thefts could be from thieves using drones
Rural theft victims suspect drones are being used to case out their properties.
Far North mum organises bike-packing adventure during private battle
A Far North mum has helped create a bike-packing adventure despite her cancer battle.
'Rocket Like a Hurricane' blasts off from Māhia
Lift-off! Rocket Lab aims to deploy storm-tracking satellites for Nasa.
Fresh heavy rain alert brings new threat of floods, slips
A new storm will bring squally thunderstorms and downpours to the north on Tuesday.
Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.
Northlander Cam Leslie mixing with sporting royalty as finalist in Laureus Sport Awards
The New Zealand Paralympic superstar said going to the awards was “surreal”.
New restraint policy in schools begins: Principal says educators put on trial
The new rules are focussed on prevention according to the Ministry of Education
Assault victim's 'amazing signs': Praise for rehab team, hope for recovery
Rob Ludlow continues to make steady progress more than two months after being assaulted.
Former officers with PTSD say police abandoned them: Officer in Tangowahine shooting speaks out
Police have pushed back at the claims saying they take care of staff present and past.
'Enough is enough': More than 100 residents march against crime
Political leaders were asked not to speak but instead to listen to the voiced concerns.
It's a new era: Whangārei royalist celebrates coronation with 18th high tea
Whangarei royalist Beverly Long has celebrated her 18th royal event with high tea.
Kamo win to climb to second position on the points ladder
Defensive lapses cost Hikurangi as Kamo turned the screws.
It’s going to be wet for a wee while yet: More rain expected in Northland this week
Northlanders should brace for more rain, as another heavy rain watch has been issued.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
Sign reveals Kāinga Ora’s plans for six-storey building in Kerikeri — except it’s a hoax
Resource consent sign added fuel to fire of social housing debate until truth came out.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
Ambushed: Man jailed for vicious attack on lawyer in court house elevator
The victim continues to suffer from ongoing injuries sustained in the vicious attack.
Growing the sport, creating pathways priorities for new Rugby League Northland GM
New Rugby League Northland boss outlines his plans for the sport.
'I hope he will be a fair King': 10yo will be among thousands who watch coronation
Harlow now has unique, lifelong memories of meeting King Charles.
Hard work destroyed: Home gardeners devastated by infestations of tropical armyworm
Far North gardeners are concerned a plant pest is damaging their vegetable crops.
Plants are sentient beings - they're animals with roots, columnist Joe Bennett contends
'Murdering'a row of trees got Joe Bennett thinking