Home / New ZealandWeather: Widespread damage across Northland after torrential rain leaves region floodedLochlan LinehamJournalist·NZ Herald·17 Jan, 2026 11:23 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditHelena Bay has been hit hard by heavy rain overnight in Northland. Video / Liv PatuLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandChristchurch|UpdatedChild dead, six injured as blaze hits Christchurch home; firefighters scrap planned strike14 May 09:44 PMOpinion|UpdatedNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today14 May 09:09 PMNew ZealandMeth, ammunition found in disqualified driver's car in Whanganui14 May 08:47 PMSponsoredThe punch that eggs pack13 May 01:24 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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