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Residents grappling with difficult clean-up after Auckland floods

Some roads throughout the region still have “significant damage” following the Auckland floods.

Auckland •Mon, Feb 6

Thousands gather for Waitangi dawn service

A peaceful and spiritual atmosphere descended on the service as the skies brightened and cleared closer to first light.

Waitangi Day •Mon, Feb 6

Dame Jenny Shipley tears up remembering Titewhai Harawira

The former prime minister said Harawira was a "treasure" and underestimated.

Politics •Mon, Feb 6

Waitangi 'home for every single New Zealander' - Far North mayor

Moko Tepania said Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds is a "festival" and a "celebration".

Waitangi Day •Mon, Feb 6

Waitangi dawn service 'very moving' - Hipkins

Chris Hipkins said his job as prime minister is "to speak for all New Zealanders".

Waitangi Day •Mon, Feb 6

Unidentified body found in Northland river

Police say they're working to identify the person and notify their next of kin.

Northland •Sun, Feb 5

Megan Woods announces $10.3m infrastructure spend for Northland

She said it would allow about 160 hectares of greenfields land to be freed up, allowing for 3000 new homes across Whangārei.

Northland •Fri, Feb 3

What makes DOC's most popular campsite so special?

Seven Sharp visited Urapukapuka, which is so sought after it's booked out for most of the summer.

Northland •Fri, Feb 3

PM's flight forced to make U-turn above Kerikeri due to weather

The flight also carried Police Minister Stuart Nash, with the two set to attend a hui with iwi leaders on Friday.

Northland •Thu, Feb 2

Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement set to be major talking point at Waitangi

The long-awaited settlement follows a ground-breaking report by the Waitangi Tribunal.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, Feb 2

'Tough calls' to be made on future of climate-vulnerable communities - PM

The comments follow record-breaking rainfall last weekend over Auckland, which caused widespread flooding, and four deaths.

Weather News •Thu, Feb 2

Power cut off for a number of homes across Auckland

Wild weather continues to lash parts of the North Island.

Weather News •Wed, Feb 1

Māori communities prepare for second deluge in upper North Island

Māori services and schools across Tāmaki Makaurau and Northland are gearing up for a long night of more wild weather.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, Jan 31

Northland declares state of emergency over floods

The local emergency declaration was made at 1pm this afternoon, and will be in force for an initial period of seven days.

Northland •Tue, Jan 31

What you need to know with more bad weather on the way

MetService has issued an orange rain warning for the upper North Island.

Weather News •Sun, Jan 29

Severe thunderstorm watches for Auckland, Northland

MetService has issued a number of severe watches and warnings for parts of the North Island, some upgraded since yesterday.

Weather News •Fri, Jan 27

'Moisture plume' to drench Auckland on anniversary weekend

Northland, the Coromandel Peninsula and parts of the Bay of Plenty are also in for heavy rain over the coming days.

Weather News •Thu, Jan 26

2 people killed in separate Northland crashes

The crashes occurred in Ruakākā and Matarau.

Accidents •Wed, Jan 25

Long-time activist Titewhai Harawira dies aged 90

She had become synonymous with Waitangi Day commemorations, often accompanying Prime Ministers onto Te Whare Rūnanga.

Te Ao Maori •Wed, Jan 25

Town of Russell could soon go back to its original Māori name

The Northland town was Aotearoa's first capital and was renamed after someone who never visited the country.

Northland •Thu, Jan 19

Northland

Latest Stories

Residents grappling with difficult clean-up after Auckland floods

Thousands gather for Waitangi dawn service

Dame Jenny Shipley tears up remembering Titewhai Harawira

Waitangi 'home for every single New Zealander' - Far North mayor

Waitangi dawn service 'very moving' - Hipkins

Unidentified body found in Northland river

Megan Woods announces $10.3m infrastructure spend for Northland

What makes DOC's most popular campsite so special?

PM's flight forced to make U-turn above Kerikeri due to weather

Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement set to be major talking point at Waitangi

'Tough calls' to be made on future of climate-vulnerable communities - PM

Power cut off for a number of homes across Auckland

Māori communities prepare for second deluge in upper North Island

Northland declares state of emergency over floods

What you need to know with more bad weather on the way

Severe thunderstorm watches for Auckland, Northland

'Moisture plume' to drench Auckland on anniversary weekend

2 people killed in separate Northland crashes

Long-time activist Titewhai Harawira dies aged 90

Town of Russell could soon go back to its original Māori name

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