A slip in Waiwera has caused some people to be evacuated today, while most of Auckland and Northland is being warned about heavy rain ahead of the long weekend.
New Zealand
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The woman was tossed a life jacket by a member of the public, before she swam to the safety of a moored boat.
Crime and Justice
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Riki Toby, who was paid nearly $30,000 for overtime he did not do, said the offending started after going through a break-up, which put "extra financial pressure" on him.
7:25am
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A 28-year-old farm worker from Awarua appeared in court charged with damaging multiple aircraft and stealing a $70,000 tractor from its hangar.
Thursday 4:52pm
Bella Vacca Jerseys, founded in 2016 by sharemilkers Gavin Hogarth and Jody Hansen, supplied homes, cafes and retailers with milk straight from the farm in glass bottles.
Business
Tue, Apr 21
The judge said on top of travelling at twice the legal speed limit, Le Noel should not have been driving at all as he was on a restricted license and the incident occurred after 10pm.
Sat, Apr 18
The burglary at the Kaikohe Gliding Club last month left aircraft wrecked and vital equipment stolen, including an $80,000 tractor, in a blow to the local volunteer club.
Mon, Apr 13
Local government Minister Simon Watts has asked his officials to ‘engage with’ Far North District Council after a local councillor called for the appointment of a Crown Observer.
Politics
Sat, Apr 11
The declaration was made 5pm Friday and would last for an initial period of seven days
Fri, Apr 10
MetService meteorologist John Law said the storm was currently a category three level sitting to the west of Fiji, with winds in the centre exceeding 150km/h.
Tue, Apr 7
Brown was a key figure in developing the 45‑hectare NorthPark precinct, where he still has significant financial interests and owns several buildings occupied by major tenants.
Mon, Apr 6
A subtropical low is set to approach from the Tasman early this week, with forecasters also tracking Cyclone Vaianu, currently west of Fiji, as a potential threat to New Zealand later in the weekend.
It's set to be a wet and windy start to the week for Northland, with Metservice forecasting possible surface flooding, slips, difficult driving conditions and gale-force winds.
Sun, Apr 5
Two people have been killed in separate single-vehicle crashes, one in Kaitaia on Saturday night and one near Waipu on Sunday morning.
The Government has signed off funding to recommission tanks at the former refinery, adding about eight days’ worth of diesel supply to New Zealand’s reserves.
Thu, Apr 2
Two mills belonging to Japanese-owned Juken NZ are facing uncertain futures with the company saying it had not been able to make them sustainable.
Wed, Apr 1
The Kaikohe Gliding Club could be forced to shut down after a break-in left multiple aircraft badly damaged and vital equipment, including a $70,000 tractor, stolen.
Mon, Mar 30
The red heavy warning which had been in place for parts of Northland expired, but the Far North and Whangārei remain under a state of emergency until Thursday.
Sat, Mar 28
The clean-up has begun after a subtropical storm brought large downpours and strong winds to much for the country, with States of Emergency declared for the Far North District and Whangārei District.
Fri, Mar 27
Around 500 people were forced to evacuate as swollen rivers burst their banks after an extreme deluge in the Far North.
The new stores, expected to open mid-2027, will be located adjacent to one another at the retail park on Molesworth Dr between Mangawhai and Mangawhai Heads.
States of emergency have been declared in Whangārei and the Far North amid torrential rain.
Thu, Mar 26
The forecaster issued a red heavy rain warning for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei from 4pm today.
Wed, Mar 25
MetService says more watches and warnings are likely as a moisture‑laden subtropical system brings heavy rain, severe easterly gales and large seas from Wednesday through to Friday.
Mon, Mar 23
A quick-thinking Matapouri boy is praised by police after calmly calling emergency services, giving his address and following instructions when his mother suffered a seizure.
Fri, Mar 20
