The latest news bites from around the region.

Diagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.

The Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.

But one councillor thinks council has set itself up to fail given the difficulties.

The rain is sweeping up the country, spelling a very wet weekend for the North Island.

Keep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.

The playwright's ancestors were deeply involved in the conflict.

A strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.

The ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.

The burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.

The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.

PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.

The small gesture of donating sports kit can make a big difference for someone.

OPINION: The issue in Kensington is not just about what happens next door.

News snippets frm the Far North.

20 schools compete in Bay of Islands Aquabot underwater challenge.

“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.

Historic villa in Herekino burns down after being engulfed in flames.

Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.

“It’s more of a vocation than a job. It’s where I’m supposed to be."

A dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.

Since 2022, just under 90 kiwi deaths have been reported across Northland.

Festival organisers remind Northlanders that they never said they wouldn't return.

Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.

Temporary road closure and delays on State Highway 14 have now been lifted.

The dredgings go into the 1200-tonne shore-side mud bin.