'Flabbergasted': Whangārei player wins New Zealand's first women’s Scrabble title

The inaugural women’s event drew 20 top players from New Zealand and Australia.

Local butcher to boss: Northlander takes over Kaikohe supermarket he started in

The Kaikohe supermarket will close on February 15 and reopen on February 24.

Whangārei 9yo fundraiser named Fred Hollows Humanity Awards finalist

Holly Buchanan, 9, raised money for World Vision with a talent show.

'I’ve made it': Whangārei teen turns self-doubt into top honours

The Whangārei Girls’ High School dux once doubted she matched her peers.

‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’

Former media exec assaulted: 36yo man arrested over attack at Whananaki store

Police: 'No one should have to experience aggression or violence in their place of work.'

More than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in Northland

Health NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.

ManageMyHealth breach victims warned to beware of bank account theft

About 125,000 ManageMyHealth users have had records stolen in the hack.

Shark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast mission

Jono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.

The three Fs that helped former Black Cap launch a new innings in life

For Lou Vincent, life is about giving back and enjoying the small moments with family.

Skipper's knock only resistance in heavy loss

Northland opener puts PB to the sword in nine-wicket victory at ND U19s in Gisborne.

From cricket to the fairway: Northland trio enter Guinness World Record books for longest golf ball catch

The record has been confirmed by Guinness World Records.

Hawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warnings

Heavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.

Backyard weigh station to 300-strong club: Ahipara game fishers turn 20

The club has grown from a backyard idea to more than 300 members.

Storm devastation revealed: Photos show scale of damage

States of emergency remain in several regions as towns stay cut off by floods.

Wool prices hit 10-year high, putting money back in farmers’ pockets

Full-length fleece is now about $5.20 per kg, up $1.25 on early 2025.

Local splashes $10.25m on sub-penthouse; $16m pad above still up for grabs

Changes to foreign buyer rules have re-energised the market, says agents.

Tiny bach with $100,000 RV smashes it at auction

Six bidders drive the price of South Island crib to $370,000.

'He's losing money': Stressed investor lists six Viaduct apartments at less than half price

Vendor prepared to take a hit as he offloads his entire portfolio for $1.8m.

Tony Alexander: Why a weaker Kiwi dollar may derail your move to Australia

What the growing exchange gap means for migrants and salaries.

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Northland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms

An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.

Man charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in court

CCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.

'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain looms

Some coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.

Auckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit city

NZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible.