Mangawhai tornado: Family say it was a ‘miracle’ injured woman survived
The woman has had surgery on her broken arm and cuts, with more to come.
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Mangawhai tornado damage and Auckland floods anniversary | NZ Herald News Update
The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald
‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit
A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.
'Broken bones': Daughter's lucky escape after Mangawhai tornado
Alan Johnson's house was torn to shreds on the eve of its open home showing.
Neighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experience
Nick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disaster
Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins
An Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue Helicopter
Civil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disaster
John 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 Herald
'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado
A woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.
Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado
Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.
Celebrate Northland talent with fun, music and markets this weekend
Don't be stuck for something to do this long weekend, there are activities for everyone.
What does a hot, dry summer mean for kiwi?
Northland's had a hot, dry summer - what does that mean for kiwi?
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Watch: Boyband superstar spotted singing at exclusive golf club
He could be seen singing in front of a small crowd at Tara Iti.
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Will 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 Friday
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach
Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there
Police find more than $100k of stolen farming machinery in Mangawhai
Wellsford cops looking for owner of wood chipper.
Holiday hotspot fish and chip shop ‘shocking’ locals with $4.50 scoops of chips
Unhappy customer says her serving averaged out to cost just over 13c per chip.
Sand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-tracked
The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.
Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says
Some believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.
Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development
Mangawhai's population has doubled in the last 10 years, with more new homes coming.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
Do a kickflip: Kiwi beach town gets world's biggest skateboard
The world's largest skateboard was recently installed at Mangawhai skatepark.
'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury
“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.
Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.
Rapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light
The seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.
A mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busy
Police incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.