'Rail is back on track': Winston Peters in Whangārei
Deputy PM talks Marsden Point spur line and Northland-Auckland rail improvements.
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Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Three arrested over Mustang police chase in Northland appear in court
Trio arrested in relation to a 64km police chase in a stolen Mustang appear in court
Moorhouse hit with Tikipunga season ban
A dangerous tackle captured on video was all it took for Moorhouse to be made to leave.
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Unsolved: Elderly siblings murdered with revolver at isolated Northland spot
Elderly shooting victim said to have been a feared tohunga.
$100m plan to tackle toughest inmates
Corrections minister Kelvin Davis and his $100m plan to solve society's greatest threat.
Far North school celebrates a total rebuild
Far North school's total rebuild after suffering leaky buildings
Teen admits drink-driving causing death of Northland mum, toddler
Auckland teen admits drink driving causing death of Northland mum and daughter
Future youth leader among those attending youth camp
Young Northlanders join thousands at Youth Camp
Ceremony at dawn preceding rahui
Visitors to Matapouri should take note of a rahui on Mermaid Pools
MPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge site
Design work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Six Northlanders face charges over Census
Alleged failure to fill out Census forms lands six Northlanders in court.
A third of motorists not wearing seatbelts
Nine hundred tickets over four days, including 327 for not wearing seatbelts.
Fascinating find: Scientist finds link to ancient home of Māori
Scoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.
North Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky status
Official dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say
Driver critically injured in head-on smash near Kawakawa
Crash occurred at 12.20am just north of Kawakawa's Three Bridges.
Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.
Man pleads not guilty to arson after Purerua explosion
Lawyer says his client set off the explosion but didn't expect it to start a fire.
Northland Muslims throw open doors to public
Public open day organised by Northland Muslims this weekend
Weight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs'
'We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with tractor
Crash occurred at junction of SH10 and Taratara Rd, north of Kāeo.
Brother killed in mosque attack: 'I thought he was joking'
Older sister in Whangārei will miss her brother's phone calls and visits
Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning
Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning.
As a volunteer firefighter, he battled arsons. The truth: he was lighting them
Firefighter jailed for four years and seven months after admitting 10 arson charges.
Giant swamp kauri log unearthed at Ngāwhā
The 60 tonne log - which is up to 50,000 years old - will be gifted to Ngāwhā Marae today.
Paramedic: 'Fortunate to have a hospital so close to shootings'
Former Northland St John paramedic in the thick of things amidst shootings.
KaiMatariki to represent Far North in Trustpower awards
KaiMatariki Trust members will give an eight-minute presentation at the awards.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
Another $2m for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund
Another $2M for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund