Low-lying coastal areas along Northland's west coast had to evacuate but not Dargaville.

Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.

3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei and Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter.

The swings allow wheelchair users to gain maximum height, not just rock back and forth.

Welcome rain in Northland but still a long way to go, weather boffins warn.

Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.

Yesterday's evacuations across Northland were a "smooth" process for emergency services.

One evacuee, grabbing only his most precious belonging, took his cat to high ground.

Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.

Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.

But not all businesses in central Whangārei decided to reopen in the afternoon.

Far North residents from both sides of the coast rushed to higher ground yesterday.

Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.

Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.

Northland bowlers have performed well at the National Fours and Mixed Pairs competition.

News briefs from Northland.

The Covid-19 vaccine is an added barrier of protection - not the only one.

Northern Advocate now read by 32,000 people a day as readership soars.

Overnight rain had made the steep bank even harder for the woman to climb up.

Jane Ussher's 'sumptuously beautiful' book captures Te Papa's natural history collection.

News in brief from Northland.

Skaters will be happy next week when the revamped Whangārei skate park reopens.

Kaitaia's Te Ahu cinema is feeling the pressure and may close if not used more.

Beaudy Barnes and his mother decided to make his birthday about helping others than gifts.