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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Weather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland
Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon.
Opinion: Bright stars shining on our transport future
'The Ocean Flyer presentation was fascinating.'
WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.
Youngsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent action
Ngāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.
Northland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heat
MetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.
Willow-Jean Prime: A future where children are full and learn better
OPINION: Kids should get the opportunity to have a great start to life through learning.
'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage
The mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.
‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community
The Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.
‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing event
The team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.
Invasive seaweed caulerpa found in new Bay of Islands location
Divers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.
Kerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts down
Far North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families
News in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.
Opinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful week
My achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.
One dead after car vs truck collision at Haruru
Driver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia
Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti
Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.
Far North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
Busy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events
News in brief: Relay for Life raises over $135k
The latest news bites from around the region.
Lost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second time
Rochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.
‘Poor me’ not an option: How carer turned patient lives well with Parkinson’s
The progressive condition requires a positive attitude, says Whangārei's Elizabeth Swift.
Drone survey reveals massive sand loss from Mangawhai sandspit
The sand loss is equivalent to 26,000 truckloads over six years.
New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.
Retirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’
Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.
Opinion: Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerable
Let’s hope this is examined in the investigations surrounding this shocking case.
Northland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flight
Northland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.
Opinion: Why do spiders trigger fear despite being harmless?
Morning webs on the ranchslider often lead to frantic face-wiping.