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 ZealandNew Zealand‘Heart of gold’: Tributes to student taken by rare cancer15 May 06:01 PMBlack Caps‘Fully available’: Black Caps contract exile wants to end freelance status 15 May 06:01 PMNew ZealandBattle of the Mooloo: Nyika and Masson to fight for world title shot15 May 06:00 PMSponsoredThe punch that eggs pack13 May 01:24 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.