Kaitāia flooding: 500 evacuated after Far North town drenched in rain
The Northland and Far North areas were the worst hit by this week’s weather, with 230-280mm of rain…
Media Insider: Stuff to close Wellington print plant, 30 jobs up in air
Media Insider understands Bowker’s acquisition blindsided Stuff but it said in a press release today that his move…
Auckland Council lists North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates bill
Rates were last paid on the property in 2005. The unpaid bill had ballooned to $219,946.99 as of…
State Highway 1 closed at Towai after vehicle fire north of Whangārei
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NZ Post apologises after 8000 undelivered items of mail found in Kaitāia
“We would like to assure customers this was an isolated issue, related to the actions of an individual…
Weather: Northland set for 41 hours of heavy rain; red weather warnings possible
Meteorologist Silvia Martino told the Herald rain would start spreading south into Northland this afternoon. “The rain starts…
Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…
Major night rescue operation after cliff fall on Tāwharanui Peninsula, north of Auckland
The rescue, from launch to return, took one hour and 45 minutes. Darkness, wind and lively seas Kawau…
AI music scam: North Carolina man admits US$8m streaming fraud
“Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders. Smith’s brazen scheme…
Person dead after car catches fire in three-vehicle Palmerston North crash
Police said the Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and inquiries into the cause are ongoing.…
Two people die after truck crash on SH57 near Levin, road remains closed
He referred all other inquiries to police. A Hato Hone St John spokesman said an ambulance and a…
Serious two-truck crash closes State Highway 57 near Levin after six die on roads in past 48 hours
Fire and Emergency central shift manager Murray Dunbar confirmed firefighters were called at 2.29am to the two-truck crash…