New ZealandPlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandE.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottlesAn MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Totally bizarre’: Kiwi woman puzzled by unexpected cholera diagnosis Health officials say the non-toxigenic strain poses no public health risk.12 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandNorthland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikesPlenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.09 Feb 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failuresMore than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing07 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court actionA ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Post to investigate after truck clips tanker causing it to tip overThe road was closed for nine hours, with a tanker spilling milk.03 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandRetiring Hercules say farewell to Northland in twin fly overNorthland gets farewell fly over from NZ's retiring workhorse Hercules planes03 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornadoTina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for nowAn international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.03 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornadoResidents praised the community's strong support and spirit.28 Jan 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand miningProtesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.28 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandTornado’s trail of destruction leaves 35 Mangawhai buildings damaged, 200 homes still without powerThe Mangawhai tornado seriously injured two people were and damaged 35 homes.27 Jan 03:17 AM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado: Family say it was a ‘miracle’ injured woman survivedThe woman has had surgery on her broken arm and cuts, with more to come.26 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hitA cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.26 Jan 07:10 AM
New Zealand'Broken bones': Daughter's lucky escape after Mangawhai tornadoAlan Johnson's house was torn to shreds on the eve of its open home showing.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandNeighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experienceNick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disasterFire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandAerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up beginsAn Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue HelicopterWatch26 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disasterJohn Burt, Kaipara Civil Defence management local controller warns people of the danger in Mangawhai and urges them to stay home, stay away if possible. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 12:14 AM
New Zealand'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornadoA woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.25 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandWoman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornadoEmergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.25 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandCelebrate Northland talent with fun, music and markets this weekendDon't be stuck for something to do this long weekend, there are activities for everyone.23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhat does a hot, dry summer mean for kiwi?Northland's had a hot, dry summer - what does that mean for kiwi?19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery27 Dec 03:02 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Boyband superstar spotted singing at exclusive golf clubHe could be seen singing in front of a small crowd at Tara Iti.26 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandStore owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day salesPlenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains26 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandWill Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday25 Dec 05:00 PM