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Stunning scenes open Ruakākā beach volleyball tournament
More than 60 teams have been competing in under-17 and under-19 divisions since Tuesday.
Forrest Axford is cycling length of the NZ to raise suicide awareness
When Forrest Axford saw the record suicide toll he wanted to do something to help
Young Waipū surfer's tears over stolen custom surfboard
Nia Owens, 12, was devastated when she realised her custom-made surfboard was missing.
Women on the water in Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Gap between women crewing and taking the helm, or owning the boat, appears to narrowing.
Nga Hoe Horo waka ama team make strong start to nationals
The Far North team have claimed multiple medals after three days of competition.
Power outage expected for Woodhill homes while Northpower replaces pole destroyed in car crash
The car, carrying one person, hit the power pole about 2:15pm today.
Northland home saved from being destroyed by quick-acting firefighters
Seventh serious Northland house fire in six weeks sees firefighters save home.
Rawene blaze could take weeks to put out, firefighters say
Fire bosses hopeful helicopters can go home today and mopping up can start in earnest.
Northland gymnasts flip out over Olympian tutor
About 50 gymnasts from Kerikeri and the wider Whangārei area came together at Parua Bay.
Doing it for mum: Why Whangārei Black Stick Ella Gunson became a constable
Whangārei Black Stick veteran Ella Gunson one of the region's newest police recruits.
Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
Rawene fire: Early morning flare-up threatens houses
Two choppers and 20 firefighters continuing to dampen down the blaze this morning.
Northland whānau dominate surf champs
Last week's nationals was Billie's first in the SUP division.
Rearing sea horses could lead to something bigger for Alyce Charlesworth
The granddaughter of a local legend is carrying on his legacy with sea horses.
Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police
Man who allegedly fired at female Northland police officer named.
Man charged with arson after home burns
The house fire is the sixth in the Far North in less than six weeks.
Onerahi aiming to break one-day drought
Onerahi hadn't seen one-day glory in about eight years, the captain estimated.
An afternoon of blazes a sign of the busy season Northland firefighters are battling
Northland firefighters are reminding to be vigilant as the region's fire risks.
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
Six60 bassist wears 17-year-old Whangārei girl's nail polish
It's not every day you get to see your nail polish on a famous musician's fingers.
Solar energy powering Far North rest home
Kaitaia's Switzer rest home cosy with solar power
Photos: Big turnout for Kaikohe show
More than 1000 people turned out for a day of traditional contests and entertainment.
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
'Mission accomplished' in quest to reopen historic Kerikeri walk
The unofficial 'Southside Track' is now in a Lonely Planet guide to NZ's best day walks.
Pehi's path to Waka Ama wonders
The 53-year-old is a 10-time national champion and a two-time world champion.
Whangārei student feeling good about NCEA result release
Around 140,000 students in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue sat exams last year.
America's Cup fanzones in the Northland
Nine America's Cup fanzones have been approved around Northland