Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.

A dozen dead and injured store workers had to be rescued. Luckily it was just an exercise.

Too early to know whether death by Wharau Rd beach is suspicious, police say.

Emergency services were called to the car fire at the end of Wharau Rd at 7pm on Tuesday.

Whangārei's finest singers are set to take to the stage at Forum North this weekend.

Northland artist launches exhibition at Hihiaua Cultural Centre in Whangārei.

Sam was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder, at a young age.

Church restoration and wharf upgrade in Northland get grants from Te Hiku Community Board.

NRC warns on irresponsible burning of waste material this autumn and winter.

Memorial honours 499 Chinese miners whose remains were lost at sea in 1902.

'Your ancestors lie with our ancestors in this soil ... They are at home.'

Ruakākā Beach hosts 300 lifeguards for BP Surf Rescue New Zealand IRB Championships.

Third defendant also accused of shooting at police, wounding with intent to cause GBH.

SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, blocked due to crash

While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.

Pump tracks for two Far North towns; and kiwi released postponed by a day.

300 of NZ's top surf lifesavers are at Ruakākā for the IRB National Championships.

Fresh from quarantine, a former Whangārei woman reunites with sister.

Toi Ngāpuhi gets $8500 from the Grassroots Fund for its Taiohi Taioha wananga toi series.

Death of well-liked 'real character' leaves huge gap at supermarket.

Nadia Reid is looking forward to playing in Whangārei for the first time next month.

Bigger fines, tougher certification or even taking vans off the road are among proposals.

'Sub-group' of freedom campers spoiling it for other visitors and locals, Minister says.

The $170m complex will house 340 people in 200 villas and townhouses with 80 more in care.

Early morning adventures bring traffic to a standstill, entail joy ride.

News in brief from Northland

Isey Cross' last time at the movies was during World War II - but this time she's the star

Four tracks and a campground were closed on April 1 amid fears for public safety.