An ocean conservationist instrumental in setting up the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve has welcomed the more than $25,000 fines

The male driver of a car wasn't hanging around after a spectacular crash.

Extra immunisation clinics in early June helped prevent new cases of measles in Northland after an outbreak in May, health officials

Councils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.

A Kaitaia schoolgirl who has organised three community meetings about a spate of suspected youth suicides in the town says she is frustrated that adult agencies have not been more supportive.

As part of the Youth Enterprise Scheme two Kerikeri High School Year 13 students have come up with a plan they say should help to

Police have confirmed that five young males aged between 17 and 25 have died suddenly in Kaitaia in the past 12 weeks.

Kaitaia is a community in crisis, says a community leader, after a spate of suspected suicides in the Far North town.

A logging truck driver will go through "intensive training" before he returns to the road after a truck rollover in Northland, says

Kaikohe business owners have welcomed more police for the town, but say a boost to the local economy is needed to tackle the town's

Ten-year-old Kaitaia boy Alexander Campbell-Lewis had his first haircut on Thursday, some years earlier than Samoan custom demands

Naomi Austen-Reid is proud to call Kaitaia home so, when she saw the Far North town getting a bad rap, she wanted people to focus

Welcome relief as new police help Northland officers stretched by a jump in serious crime.

The High Court has ruled a young Northlander's conviction for unlawful assembly during a brawl by rival gangs was disproportionate

In New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.

Winston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.

This town is reeling from its 10th homicide in just seven years, a situation that has a senior police officer concerned at the level of violence.

A 22-metre long blue whale washed up on a private Far North beach has excited a marine mammal expert but also sparked a health warning as the giant sea creature decomposes.

When Blaine Rakena's 5-year-old son told his class all his Dad did was stay home and watch television the Kaikohe man knew he had to change.

Property is stolen from Kaitaia Hospital on a regular basis.

Northland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.

More people may be arrested as a team of more than 20 detectives continue to investigate a record methamphetamine bust in the Far North.

A Northland fisherman who tipped police off to suspicious boaties on 90 Mile Beach which led to a record seizure of methamphetamine is fearful of gang retribution.

When Lee Rata was severely beaten last year, Seddon Beazley took the opportunity to further his standing with the Mongrel Mob. However, his mother knew different.

Two dramatic videos have been released showing how Northland's forests are collapsing due to chronic underfunding of the Department of Conservation and lack of pest control.

Kaitaia mother Emma-Jade Nathan regrets contributing to her children's asthma and breathing problems through smoking