Viv Trounson/Stuff The Marsden Point oil refinery, located at the edge of Whangārei Harbour, now no longer refines fuel and is an import-only terminal. (File photo) New Zealand’s oil refinery has been fined $169,000...

The North Island saw at least 3300 lightning strikes overnight, 44 of which were in Auckland. According to MetService, Aucklanders dodged the worst of the lightning on Tuesday night, with the majority of the...

Whangārei Youth Music has its end of year concert next month. SUP211122NADyouthmusic.JPG Whangārei Youth Music has its end of year concert next month. Northlanders can get a chance to see the awesome music Whangārei...

“We all live empathy, and see the benefits of it in our lives, so we’re passionate to share it,” says Jessica White (centre) with fellow Empathy Angels Giulia Mattioli and Laura Rose. Photo/Sara Nicole...

BCFNZ’s pink caravan “Pinkie” visited more than 160 towns and sites across New Zealand. But it’s no longer fit for purpose. Northland has one of the lowest breast cancer screening rates in the country...

Thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the North Island overnight, which could make for wild conditions for morning commuters on Wednesday. MetService issued a severe thunderstorm watch alert on Tuesday evening that affects most...

Auckland’s motorists could face wild weather on Tuesday, with an alert issued over high winds that could force the closure of the Harbour Bridge. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is warning motorists...