MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit parts
In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
Waikato, Ruapehu and Taranaki collaborate on international tourism campaign
“The campaign focuses on converting air connectivity into regional benefit — encouraging visitors to land closer to their…
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania quashes rumours of Labour MP candidacy
“Would the mayor do the community the courtesy of being open about his intentions for the upcoming election,”…
Government’s LNG terminal plan dubbed both a worthy insurance policy and costly last resort
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment fears New Zealand will become dependent on imported LNG. The Government’s…
Far North pensioners hit by council delays to rates rebates processing
He has paid two rates bills, and a third is due on February 20. “I still haven’t got…
Shipwrecked Festival traffic chaos: Te Arai locals slam rural road safety
“This is the first time we’ve opened on a public holiday,” they said. “Many people arrived early and…
Rat-free forest offers rare boost for kōkako north of Rotorua
Its South Island cousin, distinguished by its orange wattles, is officially declared “data deficient” by the Department of…
Weather: Heat alert in Whakatāne amid high North Island temperatures, light rain for South Island
Glue said Whakatāne’s two-day heat alert indicates “higher than expected temperatures” over extended periods, including overnight. She advised…
Yellow‑legged hornet spread to Northland? Pest expert disputes MPI reassurances
The technique – attaching tiny radio transmitters to worker hornets and tracking them back to their nests –…
Waitangi 2026 in photos: Pukana, pōwhiri and protest mark 186th anniversary
Julia Gabel Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald· 6 Feb, 2026 03:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Far North councillor faces formal action over false Moko Tepania MP post
He said the mayor and councillors were focused on representing the district during events that drew national attention.…
Gisborne stop-off on kayaker’s length-of-New Zealand paddle
He has called his epic journey Wayne’s Audacious Kayak Adventure – WAKA. The keen outdoors enthusiast set out…