New ZealandWaipapa family ‘traumatised’ after trees crash on to homeSon Liam hit on head by falling ceiling; branch punches hole in roof.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on TuesdayThe storm is bearing down on the region.13 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuateResidents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.13 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandNorthland schools opt to close for another day as cyclone sweeps throughStudents will have to stay home another day as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc13 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandFar North could face week long wait for power to be restoredStrong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.13 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandNorthland mayors defend timing of emergency declarationWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.12 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sightsCyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens to rescue as cyclone blows boatie upriver without an oarBoatie left at the mercy of the wind after rowlock in newly bought dinghy broke.12 Feb 09:07 AM
New ZealandBrunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to closeAll Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.12 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Properties damaged in Far North, state of emergency declaredCyclone Gabrielle is forecast to be one of the most serious storms to hit NZ this century.12 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandGerman piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei MuseumA German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approachesEmergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears communities will be cut off as roads buckle under severe weatherMotorists are urged to check Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for updates on road closures.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJoe Bennett: Maybe it wasn’t the last straw that broke the camel’s backColumnist Joe Bennett once met a camel. He did not trust it.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoaties warned: Act now before Cyclone Gabrielle hitsHarbourmaster says boaties have only today, tomorrow to ensure their vessels are safe.09 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandAhipara fatal crash: Truck and 4WD collide on one-way bridgePolice were called to the crash on Roma Rd in Ahipara shortly before 10pm.09 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandBaby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumbootsVideo of four-day-old Northland kiwi sees bird sniff handler's hat and gumboots.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo saysA lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crashNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I’m in awe of their selflessness and bravery’: Rescuers praised for preventing drowningsDrama began when two boys got into difficulty in rain-swollen Kerikeri River.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2023 in photosUp to 15,000 people enjoyed 4 days of culture, debate, politics, pomp and whānaungatanga.09 Feb 09:34 AM
New ZealandAfter two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes openSH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday09 Feb 05:20 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders warned to batten down as Cyclone Gabrielle nearsMore rain is on the way just 10 days after a State of Emergency was declared in Northland.09 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandKaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the makingDane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders fear Brynderwyns closure will become 'another Mangamuka Gorge'The cost of the closed Brynderwyns is mounting as leaders call for urgent action.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands kiwi deaths investigated after suspected dog attacksCause of death not yet clear, but local found to have unregistered, uncontained dogs.08 Feb 04:31 AM
New ZealandEmily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housingWhen people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri Theatre Co hopes to finally perform Macbeth - a year after Covid cancellationLast year’s production was derailed by Northland’s first Omicron outbreak.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCost of learning crisis highlighted as Tai Tokerau suffers highest needDisadvantages for low-income families have been amplified by the cost of living crisis,07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Kids get creative in Paihia sandcastle compTaniwha, tiki among the winning creations at Saturday’s event.06 Feb 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘More light, less heat’: Plea from Waitangi 2023Crowds reduced by road closures and weather, but festival's post-Covid return a success.06 Feb 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big sob story': Woman swindled by dog adoption scamThe woman's good deed of helping a dog supposedly in need of a home turned sour quickly.06 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders' chance to show they know their rugby - new referees wantedNorthland Rugby Union on the lookout for more referees,06 Feb 04:00 PM
