Northland
Whangārei kicks off second cruise season
The Azamara Pursuit cruise was the first of four set to berth at Northport this year.
Employee assaulted after offenders smash door of Whangārei petrol station
They them fled with stolen items.
Baby discharged from hospital, police investigate serious injuries
Police continue to investigate how the five-month-old received serious head injuries.
Bay of Islands sailing week begins
It started with an idea during a sailors' smoko break and it's grown into the nation's biggest multi-day sailing regatta. Reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what makes Bay of Islands Sailing Week… Audio
Auckland, Coromandel in storm's firing line early tomorrow
Residents are being warned to brace for heavy rain and gale-force winds as a subtropical low sweeps down from Northland.
Death of woman in Whangārei not suspicious - Police
A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the Moody Avenue address shortly before 5pm on Saturday after the woman was found unresponsive.
Northland's fire ban eased as rain arrives
The decision means outdoor fires can only be lit with fire permits authorised by Fire and Emergency, returning Te Tai Tokerau to a restricted fire season.
Heavy rain and gales for northern parts of North Island
There is a high chance of the heavy rain watch upgrading to a warning in Northland.
Wild weather on way for North Island
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit Northland, Auckland and Coromandel over the next couple of days.
SH1 closed following Umawera crash
The crash also brought down powerlines, which has cut power to a handful of properties.
Northlanders and holidaymakers urged to conserve water
Water supplies will be under additional strain when tens of thousands of people descend on the region for Anniversary Weekend and Waitangi Day.
SH12, SH29 reopen after serious crashes
Roads have reopened after serious crashes earlier today.
Dargaville to represent NZ at prestigious theatre festival in Monaco
A group of eight amateur actors from Dargaville have been plucked from their local Northland theatre stage to perform on the French Riviera. The team from the Dargaville Little Theatre... Audio
Wind helps Taupō scrub fire spread
Firefighters have been busy tackling scrub fires in the North Island.
Potting mix in the potty driving Northland travellers batty
Toilet vandals are costing Far North ratepayers dearly - and leaving holidaymakers with nowhere to answer the call of nature.
Family devastated by theft of woodchopping trophy
The Mick Griffin Memorial Trophy was taken in a burglary in which a car was also stolen.
'Our hearts go out to the families': 13-year-old boy killed in cliff fall
The boy who died after falling from a cliff near Hāhei Beach in Coromandel was 13 years old. Audio
Dry Northland plus holiday crowds lead to water restrictions
Water restrictions are being ramped up across much of the Far North, as continued dry weather and an influx of holidaymakers strain the district's dwindling rivers.
Whangārei wildfire: investigators looking into how it started
Fire investigators have established exactly where a serious wildfire started near Whangārei - now they are working on how it got started.
Tall Ships Regatta returns to the Bay of Islands
Organisers were busy signing up a rush of last-minute entrants on Saturday morning.
