The 468 people who participated ran, walked or danced through the all-night relay.

The prisoner was on a short-term transfer for a court appearance.

'Their baby faces were looking back at me.'

Roxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.

Police were called to the fight on Cross St on Tuesday.

Inquiries are ongoing, a police spokesperson said.

The arrest attempt was 'poorly planned and executed', the IPCA said.

Social media users reported the offender had a tomahawk.

Small spaces and blind spots in the building create security issues, one lawyer says.

A 36-year-old travel agent is charged with injuring with intent to injure over the assault

Police, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.

The man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.

Nine people arrested during searches face 57 charges between them.

Despite social media reports of a ram raid, police confirmed this was not the case.

A Northland man left cooking unattended and fallen asleep - sparking fire.

Repairs are continuing "with urgency" despite issues with Brynderwyns, Hawke's Bay roads.

The victim is still in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.

The police officer resigned after a complaint about behaviour towards a potential recruit.

There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.

Traffic was disrupted again on the SH1 light vehicle detour.

A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.

Farmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.

Detours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.

The amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.

Residents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.

Cyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.

A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland for seven days.

Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.

The man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.

Officers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.

Justin Hill is raising money for Arthritis NZ on his journey to Bluff.

The hillside collapsed behind the club building yesterday afternoon.

The offenders are understood to have presented a weapon and taken the victim's vehicle.

Two men will appear in the Whangārei District Court charged with burglary.

Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.

Floodwater may be contaminated with sewage, so avoid walking or swimming in it.

There have been multiple robberies and burglaries over the last week.

The wet weather is causing issues on Northland roads.

The crashes, both in the Whangārei district, occurred under similar circumstances.

One Tree Point Rd is closed and diversions are in place.

Discussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.

Marsden was found dead on Sunday, after going missing almost a month earlier.

A train and truck have collided at Port Whangārei.