Lake Ōmāpere, near Kaikohe has been badly degraded by land use in the area, pest weeds and algal blooms. Photo: Supplied – NIWA/ Paul Champion Ngāpuhi are looking for words to be put into...

Dave Ferguson and Tash Massey-Ferguson’s lives have been turned upside down by Dave’s sudden onset of chronic pain. Photo / Tania Whyte A man who once worked as Whangārei’s fix-it man has spent the...

There was plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family at the Waipū Easter Carnival on Saturday. The annual event, held at Caledonian Park, drew hundreds of extra people to the town on...

Flooding on Walton St, Whangārei as Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Why is your council request taking longer than usual? Here’s the answer. It has been almost two months since Civil Defence declared a State of...

The tornado reportedly struck in the East Tamaki and Flatbush areas. Photo: Screenshot / Google Maps There are reports of a tornado in East Auckland tonight as severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for...

Corey Mitchitt of Fenz (centre) receives the chainsaws from Stihl Whangārei owner James Nair (left) and his son Raymond Nair. Photo / Imran Ali Firefighters in Whangārei and Kaipara will be able to get...