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Taumatamakuku strikes back: How one small Far North community made its roads safer

Locals fought for generations for footpaths and lower speeds without success. Until now.

Kākā, orca, seals - oh my! What wildlife to look out for this winter

A kayaker was treated to an up-close encounter with orca in Ōakura.

Reopening of Northland's popular walking tracks some time away

Sites around the region are significantly damaged, with opening dates unknown.

Driver who hit Whangārei motorcyclist from behind won't face court

Whangārei man says Road to Zero won't be reached if dangerous drivers not prosecuted

Trial of man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods two years away

Not guilty pleas over death of Linda Woods in her Kaikohe home.

Mum's warning after man allegedly convinces teen to secretly catch flight

The mother was shocked to learn very little could be done legally.

Ōkaihau mums on a mission to reopen abandoned playcentre

Playcentre closed when the town had few kids. Now there are lots with nowhere to go.

400 lightning strikes illuminate Northland overnight

Heavy rain hammered the Far North more than any other district overnight.

Man facing more than 100 sex charges

Charges relate to two complainants, one of whom was underage.

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.

Time traveller from the age of dinosaurs returns to Bay of Islands

Wētāpunga, the world’s second-biggest insect species, can weigh as much as a small bird.

Five killings in 10 weeks: Northland deaths stoke fear in the community

The killing of a young father has people concerned Northland has become unsafe.

Northland woman's amazing transformation following life-changing head injury

Sara Hatherell has been determined to get her life back following a severe concussion.

Roads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NI

Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.

'He loved his children': Uncle pays tribute to doting father of two

The body of a man allegedly stabbed in the neck is to be taken to Te Kao.

Pedestrian critical after incident on SH12, Kaikohe

Driver swerved and crashed in attempt to avoid pedestrian, police say.

50yo man charged with murder after death of young father

Police were called to a block of flats on Anzac Rd around 5.30pm yesterday.

Homes left in the dark as ute demolishes power pole

Driver allegedly left Puketona crash scene before emergency services arrived.