Northland
Thunderstorm warning lifted for Northland, Auckland
But MetService has kept a yellow watch in place for Fiordland and some parts of the West Coast.
Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for upper North Island
Several flights have already been delayed at Auckland Airport.
Animal welfare group 'quietly confident' it can save lions at Whangārei big cat park
HUHA says it has contacted the owners of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary, offering to find a home for the five lions. Audio
Two major power cuts in six days hit Far North
Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.
Far North business leaders unimpressed at second power outage
Power went out for more than 23,000 homes and businesses yesterday, a week after the lines company promised the supply was reliable.
'Loud boom': Power back on for 23,000 without electricity in Far North
However, customers are being asked to conserve power use overnight, until repairs at the affected substation can be completed on Friday.
Lion park's remaining cats might not be euthanised after all
An embattled Whangārei lion park says "a glimmer of hope" has emerged that its five remaining big cats may yet be saved.
Third recount of Northland's tightest local election refused
In the final count, councillor Mark Vincent lost his seat in the Otamatea Ward by just two votes to council newcomer Denise Rogers.
Emotional plea to see big cats one last time
Former staff of a Whangārei wildlife park have made a plea to see the remaining animals before they are euthanised. Audio
Kāeo's water crisis forces rūnanga head office to close
Some residents say the town water supply has been off since 18 October, but that is disputed by the scheme's operator.
'We on': Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with woman
The woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.
Drones reveal hidden turtle hotspot in Far North harbour
A study identified up 18 individual green turtles from 27 sightings in Rangaunu Harbour.
Strong winds fan large fire in Northland shelter belt
Firefighters are working to put out the blaze.
Kāeo's private water crisis continues to deepen
The Far North town is now in its 17th day without running water.
62% of special votes disallowed in knife-edge election
Snow Tane, who placed second in the tight mayoral race, says a process that disenfranchises so many isn't fit for purpose.
Rebel gang member loses 'self-defence' appeal over meth-dispute double stabbing
A Kawakawa man stabbed two people, after being told he couldn't smoke meth.
Business booming for one hotel amid mass power outage
At its peak more than 23,000 homes and businesses across the Far North district were without power.
Watch: The moment hospital carpark fire ignites
The fire damaged 28 cars, with many of those being completely destroyed in the Whangārei Hospital car park.
Northland's closest election waits on last cliff-hanger result
Three candidates vying for one seat on Kaipara's District Council are separated by only three votes.
Future of Whangārei's NorthTec 'certain'
To ensure viability, NorthTec is cutting around 58 full-time equivalent jobs by Christmas.
