Caving tragedy: Sign warned of flooding perils, trip went ahead despite orange heavy rain warning
Visitors to the caves where a schoolboy died had been warned of perils of heavy rainfall
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWhangarei
Northland shopping spree: $7.55m for two waterfront homes
The buyers fell in love with the luxury properties after battling through storm damage.
Thousands of dollars raised for whānau of Abbey Caves victim
'Words cannot express the storm of emotions we feel today for our grieving whanau.'
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.
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”.
Comment: If Northland’s challenges were easy to fix, we would have done so by now
We are moving from the sticking-plaster approach to empowering courageous conversations.
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.
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.
Going the distance to raise money for hospice
$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.
One student still missing in cave after school group got trapped
Herald understands one student is still trapped.
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.
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.
'God complex': Complainants tell of unconsented touching
The man's defence will open its case to the jury this week.
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.
News in brief: Cam Leslie in Paris for awards; Mangawhai street upgrade put off; Register for Dry July
The latest news bites from around the region.
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.
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”.
News in brief: Mangakahia Lions Club's lifesaving donations; Lucky lotto winner
The latest news bites from around the region.
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.
Civic Honours celebrate a life lived for others
The award is given for outstanding voluntary service to the community.
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
News in brief: Lotto winner; waterways to be tested
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
Northlander who could skydive at 88 and drive at 100 passes on
Betty Hooper dies aged 103 at a rest home hospital