Far North woman part of something bigger after joining NZ Navy
Those influences were being part of the Kaitāia College services academy and being an Air Cadet. “The academy…
Severe weather: Trees down, power cuts and muddy start to festivals as gales lash north
Gale-force winds reaching 120km/h and torrential rain have started to turn campsites and festival grounds into bogs as…
Power out in parts of Far North
Jenny Ling Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 28 Dec, 2025 09:29 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Boxing Day weather: Severe thunderstorm watch in force, downpours and 90km/h gusts for north
At 2pm the MetService rain radar showed rain falling on the top of the country and bearing down…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts lower North Island
More than 2180 people have reported to feeling the shake. “Yep felt it in Pongaroa Central. No damage,”…
Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
New Zealand Christmas weather: Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely
Griffin said Auckland would still experience a few showers on Christmas Day but the worst would have eased…
Northland Christmas Day weather: Far North rain turns to localised showers
Temperatures will be warm, with a 25C high forecast for Whangārei, he said. Corrigan advised Northlanders wanting to…
Total fire ban in Far North area at risk of wildfires
All fire permits for the area that have already been issued for the Muri Whenua Zone are suspended…
Rāhui in place after death on beach north of Napier
Hawkes Bay Today 23 Dec, 2025 01:04 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Belmont e-bike robbery: Two arrested after teens threatened with knife
Officers were able to identify the vehicle’s registration, and searched properties in Belmont and Ōtara yesterday. He said…