Nelson man Corey Innocente jailed after threats to kill police and public in tense standoff
Innocente’s actions prompted the evacuation of an early childhood centre and residents from about 50 nearby homes. He…
Police appeal for witnesses to come forward following alleged assault
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‘We’ve had a garden hose – now we’ll have a fire hose’
Weather-weary North Islanders are being warned that much worse is yet to come. Whangārei District has declared a…
Flooding, power cuts in Northland as severe weather warnings extended
Multiple severe weather warnings have been issued as the upper North Island faces periods of persistent, intense rainfall,…
Flooding, power cuts in Northland as severe weather warnings extended
Multiple severe weather warnings have been issued as the upper North Island faces periods of persistent, intense rainfall,…
Nelson teen admits stabbing stranger in Buxton Carpark alley attack
Ropiha appeared via video link when he admitted the offending and acknowledged the reality of his situation in…
Rare ‘rainbow cloud’ phenomenon dazzles Nelsonians
A rare meteorological phenomenon has put on a dazzling show at the top of the South Island, with…
Severe thunderstorm watches issued for large parts of North Island
MetService says it’s going to be a “thundery Thursday” as heavy rain, localised downpours and thunderstorms are forecast…
Pedestrian injured, police car rammed in Nelson hit‑and‑run incident
A man is due to appear in court today after allegedly hitting and assaulting a pedestrian in Nelson,…
Jesy Nelson twins: Little Mix singer thanks fans after announcing rare SMA1 diagnosis
The 34-year-old singer has also vowed to campaign for babies to be screened for the condition at birth.…
Promoters say Whangārei needs bigger theatre to attract major tours to Northland
Paul Linton, chief executive of Northland Inc, says missing out on these acts is a lost opportunity to…
Severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, Auckland on New Year’s Eve
A severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s…