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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Upper North Island articles  Upper North Island
    A Rotorua man found with imported objectionable material described as New Zealand's most serious case - has lost his bid to keep his name secret
     6 November 2025
    A Rotorua man found with imported objectionable material described as New Zealand's most serious case - has lost his bid to keep his name secret
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    Wairoa residents can expect to see an increased police presence as Police officers carry out a training exercise today
    6 Nov 2025: Wairoa residents can expect to see an increased police presence as Police officers carry out a training exercise today... more
    A Waikato police officer who pepper-sprayed a speeding motorist three times for not handing over his keys, must now pay his victim a thousand dollars
    5 Nov 2025: A Waikato police officer who pepper-sprayed a speeding motorist three times for not handing over his keys, must now pay his victim a thousand dollars... more
    Oli Mathis is willing to play the long game as he begins his life at the Crusaders
    4 Nov 2025: Oli Mathis is willing to play the long game as he begins his life at the Crusaders... more
    Whangarei's famous lion park's last seven elderly big cats - are being euthanised this week
    4 Nov 2025: Whangarei's famous lion park's last seven elderly big cats - are being euthanised this week... more
    Auckland's Mayor is questioning the Northland Corridor's multibillion-dollar price tag
    3 Nov 2025: Auckland's Mayor is questioning the Northland Corridor's multibillion-dollar price tag... more
    A coroner's warning of the risks of DIY, after a Northland man was crushed and killed while fixing his ride-on lawnmower
    3 Nov 2025: A coroner's warning of the risks of DIY, after a Northland man was crushed and killed while fixing his ride-on lawnmower... more
    A person has died after a crash in Waikato's Rangiriri
    2 Nov 2025: A person has died after a crash in Waikato's Rangiriri... more
    Event organisers expect the 10th anniversary of Hamilton's Gourmet in the Gardens to be the most popular to date
    2 Nov 2025: Event organisers expect the 10th anniversary of Hamilton's Gourmet in the Gardens to be the most popular to date... more
    A person's died after a car went into a river in the small Waikato town of Whatawhata
    31 Oct 2025: A person's died after a car went into a river in the small Waikato town of Whatawhata... more

     Most Popular Recent Upper North Island News
     23 Dec: Police have made four arrests regarding the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     22 Dec: Kane Williamson insists he's made no call around retirement - as the third cricket test against the West Indies gets set to enter it's final day in Mt Maunganui ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     07 Jan: Its sixty years today since a tragedy on Lake Taupo claimed the lives of four Wanganui Collegiate students +++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++
     04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened ++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Two large youth gatherings in the Coromandel were shut down last night after what Police call "unacceptable behaviour" +++++++++++++
     23 Dec: Authorities are bemused by a rare case of dumpster diving for cheese - then sold on the black market in South Waikato ++++++++++++

     Upper North Island NewsLinks
      15 Jan: Weather: severe thunderstorms, heavy rain warnings for north island, upper south (RadioNZ)
      15 Jan: Heavy rain and thunderstorms on the way, with metservice warning issued (Stuff.co.nz)
      5 Jan: Wanted man avoiding police in upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Weather: more than 1000 homes without power as storms lash north island (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: After auckland, heavy rain and thunderstorms hit eastern north island (Stuff.co.nz)
      31 Dec: Wed, 31 Dec 2025: 'quite heavy in localised areas ': more rain on the way for new year's eve (RadioNZ)
      2 Oct: Thu, 2 Oct 2025: Rain, thunderstorms and even hail on the way for the upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)
      30 Sep: Tue, 30 Sep 2025: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Matthew McConaughey believes a successful marriage requires "maintenance" 8:23

    Cricket:
    Steve Smith and former Australian teammate David Warner have traded centuries in the Australian Big Bash, but it's Smith's Sixers who have taken a five wicket win in the Sydney derby 8:16

    Soccer:
    League leaders Auckland FC have dropped points for the first time after scoring the opening goal in an A-League match 8:06

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been left somewhat dissatisfied by the referee's explanation over a penalty decision against his side in a 2-1 A-League defeat to Manchester City 7:57

    Entertainment:
    Michael B. Jordan's mother has grown "used" to women lusting after him 7:53

    Environment:
    A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches 7:47

    Cricket:
    The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier 7:46

    International:
    Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 7:36

    Accident and Emergency:
    State Highway Two between Matawai and Opotiki is staying closed this weekend after multiple landslips and surface flooding 7:36

    Basketball:
    The Perth Wildcats have posted a 92-87 win over the Illawarra Hawks in front of their home fans in the Australian Basketball League 7:26

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