A washout at Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd, the detour the bypass SH1 at Brynderwyns, is expected to be repaired by Friday – restoring one lane in each direction for light vehicles. Photo / Civil Defence Northland...

At one point, Whangārei Hospital had 240 roster gaps in a four-week period, not counting sick leave. Photo: RNZ / Sam Olley Whangārei Hospital nurses asked bosses to bring in the army to help...

It took more than Kevin Page expected to get a slice of bread from their new breadmaker. Photo / 123rf OPINION In a previous life as a newspaper reporter, I had cause to interview...

Ventriloquist/entertainer David Strassman is giving away 100 tickets for his The Chocolate Diet show in Whangārei on Saturday that features Ted E. Bare, Chuck Wood, Grandpa Fred, Kevin the Alien and more. When you’ve...

Mangawhai locals Myfanway and David Gurr spent Friday night trying to stop their living room turning into a river. Armed with towels and a broom, they battled to keep the floodwaters out of their...

A Northland kaiako (teacher) has upended her life to keep working at a Māori immersion school amid the ongoing closure of State Highway 1. Read this story in te reo Māori and English here....

An orange heavy rain warning has been issued for cyclone-hit Gisborne, from Tolaga Bay northwards, as other warnings and watches are lifted. Further heavy rain is expected in Gisborne, a weather warning remains in...

AIMAN AMERUL MUNER/Stuff Police are wanting to talk to anyone who may have witnesses of filmed the alleged assault. Police are asking the public to upload photos and videos that could help them after...