North Island weather: New deluge underway in already sodden regions
“We have a few orange warnings in place for East Bay of Plenty and Ōpōtiki, Gisborne, Tairāwhiti north…
Jono Ridler: Shark encounters, injuries and connection in 1350km swim for the ocean
“At the moment, I’ve got an ulcer in my cheek wall and one on my lip and that’s…
East Coast storm damage: Farms isolated, landslides, fences wiped out
“We’ve seen everything from erosion and landslides through to debris and silt throughout paddocks, water systems and culverts…
Friends who have never seen marlin capture 96kg fish off Whangamatā
An hour later, it re-emerged and Parker told the Herald there was a mad scramble to get in…
Helena Bay Hill slip leaves popular Ōakura fish and chip shop in limbo
On Friday Couper urged people to stay off that access route unless they are a fulltime resident. The…
Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners: Mistakes cost Black Knights draw at home
From what looked like a non-opportunity after Auckland FC saw off a Mariners corner, the visitors fortuitously drew…
Weather-hit Ōakura coast in Northland closed to non-residents
“A checkpoint at Kaiikanui Rd will be stopping traffic to enforce this,” he said. Couper urged holiday home-owners…
Fishing: 9-year-old Waikato angler lands impressive striped marlin at Raglan
Each time the fish came out of the water, Hadley had to adjust her stance and keep the…
Waioweka Gorge emergency communication should have been handled better – East Coast MP
The MP wants to hear insights or stories from those affected. “Please note I am not at all…
Northland storm clean-up under way as slips, power cuts hit Whangārei and Far North
His cattle had got out due to the fences being down. Floodwaters in Ōakura Bay Rd rose to…
Orca encounter: Teen diver’s close-up moment off Coromandel coast
Fellow diving instructor Fabian Seidel said the orca appeared as a “white shimmer”. “These sea pandas rocked up…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…