The death and devastation in the north was sparked by weather which was extreme – but no longer unexpected. While media mapped out how it happened and lapses in the response, they copped criticism...

Ōakura Community Hall had been devastated by a slip that smashed through the rear wall and filled the hall with mud, trees and debris on Sunday 18 January, 2026. Muddy water was continuing to...

A monster slip blocking Russell Road, northeast of Whangārei, is still moving. Photo: Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board A monster slip blocking the main access route to a series of towns on Northland’s east...

Christopher Luxon says he has a “tight disciplined team”. Photo: RNZ / Screenshot Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed he will return to Waitangi next week to meet with iwi, after opting to be...

Cyclone Tam washed up hundreds of tonnes of caulerpa at Omakiwi Cove and neighbouring beaches. Photo: Supplied / Ngāti Kuta, Patukeha An invasive seaweed described as the world’s worst marine pest has mysteriously died...

Ahead of Waitangi Day 2025, Luxon gave notice in December 2024 that he would not be going to Waitangi. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister is expected to attend Waitangi for the...

Flooding in the Helena Bay – Ōakura area of Northland on 18 January 2026. Photo: Screengrab from video – supplied The Whangārei District Council has announced an emergency recovery fund for residents affected by...

First published on A former senior detective has won part of her bullying claims against the Northland CIB. Photo: NZME A culture long whispered about as the Northland Criminal Investigation Branch “boys’ club” has...

The man was able to be winched to safety during the very early hours of the morning. Photo: NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED A man is lucky to be alive after falling down a Northland...

In the Northland town of Oakura, locals are adjusting to a new reality – no proper road south to Whangarei for as long as the next three months. The road north reopened on Saturday...