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Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal
After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.
Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
Twenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground site
Details are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.
Weather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in Northland
Auckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.
Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss
The Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.
Your guide to Northland's Anzac Day commemorations
A host of commemorative services are planned for Northlanders to pay their respects.
'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation
The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.
Letters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justice
OPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.
'Long-suffering' patients: Whangārei doctor on healthcare system strain
Doctor shortages and delays were major issues discussed in Whangārei.
One dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closed
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Power outages and flight disruptions for Northland during wild weather
At some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power.
'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.
Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.
‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes
Cathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.
Celebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festival
Twenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.
‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surprise
His first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.
‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend university
He received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.