Latest from Northland

Seven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closed

Almost 400ha blaze threatens areas of huge cultural and ecological significance.

'Heartbreaking': Far North family loses everything in house fire

‘I’m not a person that takes help, I’m normally the one that gives it.’

Bay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibition

Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.

Whangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi land

The couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.

Iconic artist Selwyn Muru's life's work showcased in prestigious art centre

The Te Hāpua-born artist is known as one of the most original Māori thinkers of all time.

'It’s a massive problem': The barriers to timely endometriosis diagnosis

Research showed on average it took five GP visits over eight years to receive a diagnosis.

Nicotine lozenges may have spurred prisoner's roof-climbing antics

Corrections to launch full review of incident at Ngawha Prison.

House razed despite firefighters' best efforts

Four fire trucks from the Far North attended the scene on Wednesday afternoon.

Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed

Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.

Bus lands on its side, injuring one person

The bus appears to be blocking both lanes.

Whangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaults

Police indicated the number of assaults - among other offences - is expected to fluctuate.

Couple's dedication to better farming leads them to supreme award

Andrew and Vicky Booth's passion plus outstanding community received special recognition.

Northland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal Murray

Black Fern Krystal Murray wins supreme award at Northland Sports Awards.

‘I try not to forget where I came from’: Tiki teen’s rise to top of prestigious Auckland school

Raniera Whiu holds his Northland ties close as he continues to excel at King's College.

Stem students crowned champions after intense battle of the brains

Students created a car wash, a lightning detector and more in the competition final.

Suspected ram raid at Whangārei 2degrees store

Police say enquiries into the burglary are ongoing.

Surf life-savers get big air at Waipū Cove IRB championship

Waipū Cove hosted the 2023 BP Surf Rescue North Island IRB champs.

Northland women encouraged to take up trucking

A Whangārei woman won a free licensing course at the Kamo Touch-A-Truck show in January.