Latest from Northland

Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms

An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.

Discovery of man's body in Whangārei sparks homicide investigation

Forensic teams are onsite at an Onerahi property.

A summer of roadworks in store to improve Northland's 'poor' roads

The installation of the safety features is part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy.

Having a kōrero in a barber's chair: New doco series aimed at Northland youth

A legendary hangout for Far North rangatahi is the focus of two new documentary series.

'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder

A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.

British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip

Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.

Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches

There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.

Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji

The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.

'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves

Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.

Northland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendant

A trial for Northland leader Sonny Tau has been aborted due to legal reasons.

Officer justified in shooting at man who injured police dog

The IPCA chairman commended the dog handler for his actions.

'A mayor for all': Moko Tepania makes history in Far North

Kaikohe te reo teacher, 31, says he'll be an inclusive leader who can walk in both worlds.

Hector's dolphin in Northland for first time in 100 years

There were two sightings in Mangonui Harbour last weekend.

'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal dies

Bruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.

Moko Tepania makes history as Far North's new mayor

Tepania says he's 'incredibly lucky' to be chosen to lead positive change in the Far North

'Not adequately equipped': Big increase in police officers leaving the force

National list MP Shane Reti says Northland needs more police in the right places.

Former rugby coach recalls the moment a 7 year old made Whangārei history

We're trying to find Whangārei's first female rugby player: Can you help?

Police car shot at in Moerewa, one person in custody

A man surrendered himself to police after the shooting.