Far North iwi's plea to put down the drink as booze drives family violence
Alcohol has again topped the charts as a leading trigger in family harm incidents.
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'Just put your bloody seatbelt on': Kaitaia firefighter's appeal after another needless death
Five people were in car that rolled on SH1 with one thrown out and one trapped in wreck.
House prices go up more than $150,000 in a year
Northland has recorded an average house price increase of over 24 per cent in a year.
Anti-Covid protest organiser Karen Brewer bailed to Mid North home
Brewer's claims include a plot by Freemasons to commit a mass genocide of humanity.
Northland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposal
Three waters proposal rejected by Northland council
Level 3 means more to do for Northlanders
Takeaways and coffee on menu for Northlanders as level 3 kicks in
Mum 'disgusted' and 'hurt' thieves stole from newborn's grave
The graves of two Whangārei families' loved ones have been hit by thieves targeting lights
Pharmacy's 'director of entertainment' prescribing lockdown laughter
Pharmacy running double shifts to get through tsunami of lockdown prescriptions.
Iwi border control group re-assessing plans after police shut down checkpoint
Group re-assessing plans after bid to set up checkpoint on Saturday shut down by police.
Last refinery customer gives green light to convert to fuel import only terminal
Marsden Pt Oil Refinery has moved a step closer to being an import only terminal
Lockdown decision for Northland expected
Police charge 15 people in Northland for various Covid breaches.
Lockdown hero: How a man from Tikipunga is changing the world with one small video
Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.
Parafed Northland wants to make sports more inclusive and accessible, community funding aids the mission
Parafed Northland receives generous sponsorships from various organisations and funds.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Water tragedy: People warned to stick to lockdown rules after freediver dies
There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.
Northland freediver dies in Far North from suspected drowning
Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.
Roar-some surprise at vaccination clinic
People were surprised to see the four dinosaurs stroll into a Ruakākā vaccination centre.
Helicopter joins battle against blaze in Whangārei Heads
The last update about the fire's size showed it had grown to 150m-by-150m.
Mangawhai road blocks frustrating locals caught off guard - 'this is getting out of hand'
Police confirmed a check point in Mangawhai was stopping residents from heading north.
Kaipara Mayor to Govt: Don't drop our alert level
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Northland police issue fines to lockdown rulebreakers
People still flouting lockdown rules, Northland police say.
Delta outbreak: Fatal crash triggers reminder from police
Police are frustrated motorists continue to make non-essential journeys despite lockdown.
Kamo High School targets Christmas break to begin new build
Kamo High School's new build construction works are planned to start in term 2 of 2022.
Northland police at scene of fatal crash in Peria, Far North
The crash is believed to have occurred prior to it being reported to police this morning.
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Oops ... Alleged car thief accidentally takes off with Covid test swab
The incident occurred as a patient was being escorted to Whangārei Hospital.
Resurgence of traditional Māori healing sees Rongoā Clinic open
NDHB worked with community to co-design delivery as an integral health service.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a day
Northland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.
Police turning back holidaymakers
Compliance with level 4 rules 'good' as police keep up their visibility around Northland.
Major sports events in Northland a casualty of lockdown
Rugby and Football among major codes to cancel events in Northland this weekend.
'Selfish, appalling': Aucklanders slammed for lockdown exodus
Up to 500 cars an hour seen heading north after lockdown announced.
Former players and stalwarts come together
Maiden Northland rugby league representatives reunion a success.
Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
Portia Woodman reveals what's next in life, love, family and rugby
Northland rugby powerhouse Portia Woodman is still adjusting to winning Olympic gold.