Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.

The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington

What does the beach mean for you? Writers explain what their favourite means to them.

The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.

One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.

It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.

Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.

Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.

A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.

Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.

Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve

September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced

Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.

Glad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.

Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei

From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit

Elisabeth Easther enjoys a break with added luxuries in the Bay of Islands.

Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.

Couple, aged 22 and 35, charged with kidnapping and gun offences after Paihia incident.

Kaumātua and kuia are living in tents and shacks in the Far North. What are the solutions?

Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.

A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.

It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.