Iwi's contentious Covid checkpoints to return, Govt 'failing to protect vulnerable'
Government not doing enough to protect Northland's most vulnerable people, group says.
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Covid testing: Latest update on where to go
There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.
'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
Fatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in place
Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Ngāpuhi woman leading UK supermarket giant Ocado made CBE
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
Reopened Whangārei to Auckland rail line carries containers from Northport for first time
Whangārei-Auckland rail line carries first containers from Northport since reopening
Three in court for two cases of firearms allegedly pointed at police
Man who allegedly fired at female Northland police officer named.
Firefighters battle to contain Far North blaze
Rawene Rd closed as helicopters and fire crews battle large wildfire
Alleged police shooter named
Alexander Coe, 38, is accused of kidnapping and using a gun against a police officer.
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
A Whangārei woman's shipping container solution to her family's housing headache
Whangārei's Ruby Humfrey wants a shipping container for her teenager to use as a bedroom.
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Teens risk own lives to save child in surf at remote Kiripaka beach
A teenage boy left in a serious condition after his rescue efforts was flown to hospital.
Witnesses wanted to fight ahead of Ōpua homicide
Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed
Ruapekapeka remembrance heals rifts of 175 years ago
'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.
Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Police seek mystery witness as murder inquiry continues
CCTV shows a woman witnessed the Kawakawa altercation that preceded a killing in Ōpua.
First home buyers looking at less desirable suburbs
Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.
Central Whangārei cordoned off after suspected gas leak
Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei
Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
Watch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool
"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."
Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.
Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
Solo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fire
It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
'This is a warning to us': Ahipara fire under control but risk remains
The cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.
Ticketing scam: Woman sentenced, refuses to name ringleader
Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.
Fire 'pretty horrendous': Mayor fears for homes as 40 properties evacuated
'The unfortunate consequence ... is that the fire is still spreading.'
Fire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of Islands
An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.