Today's latest news

Police investigate after man found dead in Whangārei
The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property yesterday.

Person arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after dispute
Police were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.

On The Up: ‘Amazing Annabel’ - plucky teen who lost leg a sprint star in making
Kiwi kid takes cancer in her stride with positivity, courage and humour.

‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend university
He received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.

‘He grabbed me’: MP Shane Jones and wife in airport altercation with ‘angry’ man
Dot Jones says a member of the public grabbed her shoulder.

Winning Lotto locations revealed: One lucky Kiwi wins $1m Strike
Powerball will roll over to next week.

Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.

‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison death
Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.

Landlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggle
Landlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.

Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.

Opinion: Modern cars and petrol stations test our patience
I explained to the woman at the till that I couldn’t open the flap on my car.

‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homes
Some people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.

Mental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder cases
The men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.

Local elections: Northland mayors could face in-house rivals
The elections are set for October 11.

Northland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rain
Rainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.

Pair rescued from Nelson flood waters in day of wild weather
Heavy rain has slammed the country.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.

Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.

Moerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent process
Hapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.

On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.

Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.

Daylight kiwi fight caught on video reveals rare territorial clash
Two kiwi birds fought in daylight, revealing territorial behaviour.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

Weather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland
Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon.

Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.

Far North and Kaipara water projects get more Government funding to expand
The Waitangi River and Kaipara water resilience projects get a further $41m.

Far North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving ends
News snippets from the Far North

Photos: Plenty of fun at Far North’s Paparore School Gala Day
Hundreds turn up in glorious sun for the biggest gala day to date.

‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.