Northland was hit with violent storms causing metre-deep flooding.

Whangārei Heads Rd has reopened after it was closed following a fatal crash earlier today.

Some Northlanders felt the suggestion communities at risk needed to move was unnecessary.

A band of heavy rain is passing over Northland and should ease shortly.

The person is reportedly trapped in a digger.

Aaron Donaldson, 50, of Waipapa, died in the crash last Thursday.

The causes of both fatal crashes remain under investigation.

New councillor to become official on Thursday after signing correct document.

The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.

This year, 18 teams representing different countries took part in the festival.

It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.

Voting papers have already been sent out.

Snippets of news from around the region.

Congratulations to you all on electing such capable, committed councillors.

People were let in for free, as ticket sellers couldn't keep up.

For many of us, it's hard to imagine a world without being able to flush our woes away.

The company is distributing almost $12.4m back to electricity users.

A pōwhiri for the new mayor and councillors at Whangārei's Terenga Paraoa Marae.

McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull is the 2022 Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee

The two-year plan identifies priorities for improving health outcomes and equity.

Northlanders turn out to support Gumboot Friday mental health charity

Key inter-council regional leadership roles have been selected.

A person has died and another suffered critical injuries.

Catch up on what's happening around the region.