New ZealandChunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway networkHuge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeksThe amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Redundancy? No thank you.David Grindle says employers are obligated to redeploy staff impacted by restructuring.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother day of school closures as Cyclone Gabrielle's tail bears a stingSchools across the motu are opting to stay closed on Wednesday14 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandWhangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major floodingMud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.14 Feb 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandNo patient care compromised: Work continues to fix leaky ceiling in hospital emergency departmentWork to fix three leaking rooms in Whangārei Hospital’s ED is continuing.14 Feb 02:24 AM
New ZealandAirbnb stoush: Gated community homeowner goes to court to have gate removed for guestsPeople entering the gated subdivision need a code. Now the case has ended up in court.13 Feb 04:52 PM
New ZealandUnstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed offThree rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Farmers at Hikurangi Swamp feel wrath of the storm"I’ve been farming for 25 years and [have] seen floods, but nothing like this."13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on TuesdayThe storm is bearing down on the region.13 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuateResidents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.13 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandFar North could face week long wait for power to be restoredStrong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.13 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandNorthland mayors defend timing of emergency declarationWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.12 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sightsCyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVince Cocurullo: Top five priorities for Te Tai TokerauNorthland people are the backbone of our economy and crucial to region's wellbeing.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to closeAll Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.12 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: State of emergency declared in NorthlandA precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland for seven days.12 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandWhat to pack in a grab bag if you need to evacuatePacking a grab bag is essential to a quick escape. What you need to know.10 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandGerman piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei MuseumA German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAhipara man killed in crash with tow truckThe man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approachesEmergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears communities will be cut off as roads buckle under severe weatherMotorists are urged to check Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for updates on road closures.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCarolyn Hansen: Factors that influence our hungerOur hunger level plays a huge role in our energy intake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJoe Bennett: Maybe it wasn’t the last straw that broke the camel’s backColumnist Joe Bennett once met a camel. He did not trust it.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTobacco outlets in Northland to decrease 91 per cent under new govt plansDairy owners' group against moves to restrict tobacco sales10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Where to find help and information in NorthlandCivil Defence will release details of evacuation centres as they are needed.10 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandBoaties warned: Act now before Cyclone Gabrielle hitsHarbourmaster says boaties have only today, tomorrow to ensure their vessels are safe.09 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandAhipara fatal crash: Truck and 4WD collide on one-way bridgePolice were called to the crash on Roma Rd in Ahipara shortly before 10pm.09 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crashNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumbootsVideo of four-day-old Northland kiwi sees bird sniff handler's hat and gumboots.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo saysA lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree legal clinic result of young Northland lawyers' passion for helping othersKeegan Jones wants to help the Tai Tokerau community in the manner he knows best.09 Feb 04:00 PM