Michael Weitenberg was the "founder, senior elder and prophet" of an Auckland church.

Man in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ring

Defence Force called in to help Northland's rare fairy terns

A Northland man has been arrested and charged over the felling of kauri tree at hospital.

A medical centre, gym, physio and several food outlets are among the new tenants.

The ramp was recovered form the seabed on Sunday using a barge, a crane and divers.

Morningside man has phone-in court hearing after isolation break-in at Crowne Plaza.

News snippets from Northland

A new Northland trust has been established to improve the Te Araroa trail experience.

This month every household in urban Kaitaia will receive a letter with a voucher.

Whangārei man allegedly forced his way into managed isolation in Auckland.

Shane Jones hit back after poll, urging voters to keep faith in NZ First.

Six-piece go into the national selection pool for event's live national final.

The 'Kiddies Pirate Sail Day' is sure to once again be a highlight in the three-day visit.

Northlander who spent time in Lebanon as a child shares thoughts about the blast.

Two crashes involving trucks within two hours; and hitchhiker killed north of Hikurangi.

Police want to speak to anyone who saw couple walking along SH1 before fatality.

Guilty pleas to charges of burglaries of service stations and theft of cash and tobacco.

Gary Brophy plays clown on stage but off it he thinks about his siblings back home in Oz.

Roles vary from the day itself to longer-term.

All organisations will be able to apply for up to $25,000 each.

Team's message is that having a say is 'cool'.

Eight months of demolition and foundation work is set to begin in September.

Kiwi killed on Whangārei road sparks warning for motorists

Viagogo says it has made changes to improve customer experience.

Art installation is based on optical phenomenon called camera obscura or pinhole image.

Policeman dives in to help couple clinging to side of sinking tinnie.