State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
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Northland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to know
Stay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.
Northlanders' harrowing ordeal during Auckland floods
Whangārei couple describe wading through Auckland floodwaters after Elton John was canned.
MetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgraded
The region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.
Chaotic weather 'icing on the cake' of 'abysmal summer' for local businesses
Wild weather further dampens spirits of businesses looking to bounce back post-Covid.
Whangārei households cautioned to brace for power cuts
Poor weather and line replacement works to elevate the risk of power cuts.
Thousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigades
While many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.
News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in Whakapara
Hundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.
Wild weather: Parts of State Highway 1 still remain closed
Motorists still face major delays as main roads remain closed in places.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms: Civil Defence urges Northlanders to prepare
More bad weather is on the way for battered region.
Closed roads stops Herald and Advocate paper deliveries in Northland
A credit will be provided to those people whose paper is unable to be delivered today.
News in brief: Krishna festival, Touch a Truck going ahead despite bad weather
News snippets from Northland
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Mystery behind a Whangārei island's strange door unlocked
Sorry to disappoint -but no pirates or villains are behind the story of the island's door.
Beat the rain: How to enjoy Northland this long weekend
Don't let the prospect of rain stop you enjoying our wonderful region over these 3 days.
Cafe burgled twice in one week amid spate of retail crimes
There have been multiple robberies and burglaries over the last week.
When daddy kills mummy: Picking up the pieces when children are orphaned by crime
What happens to the kids left behind after fatal family violence? Anna Leask reports
Up to 100,000 Northlanders to get fluoridated water supplies
Up to 100,000 Northlanders could get fluoridated water supplies as councils count cost.
Kensington Bowling Club planning its centenary bash
A two-day tournament and dinner to mark bowling club's centenary.
SH1 closed at Brynderwyns, flooding on SH12
The wet weather is causing issues on Northland roads.
Two similar fatal crashes in two-and-a-half hours
The crashes, both in the Whangārei district, occurred under similar circumstances.
New Maungatapere medical centre 15 years in the making
Maungatapere is now home to a brand-new medical centre.
'One of the coolest bands': Hot Potato Band to play free concert in Kerikeri
The Hot Potato Band is playing a free concert in Kerikeri on February 12.
Roaming dogs blamed for 10 cat disappearances in Northland
Residents believe around 10 cats have been victims of roaming dogs in Pataua South.
Whangārei dad's fears for son after service station targeted - again
The robbery is the newest in a string of recent youth crimes.
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain warning; and rāhui after river death
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.
Bay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a cause
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Kerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champs
The team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.
Serious crash in Ruakaka, road closed
One Tree Point Rd is closed and diversions are in place.
24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekend
The wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.
News briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigated
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.