Ruakaka fisherman Northland's fourth suspected drowning
Local man wading out to retrieve his fishing nets when it appears he got into difficulty.
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Student's waterfall death: 'Help us pray for Kenny's soul'
Body recovered believed to be that of Kent Espinosa, who was holidaying in Northland.
Kiwi music star's throat cancer battle: The fight to perform again
Anniversary day concert part of "big plans" for 2019, jazz musician Nathan Haines says.
Body of missing swimmer recovered at Whangārei Falls
The man went missing at Whangārei Falls yesterday afternoon.
Missing man at falls a Filipino international student, friend says
A police dive squad search for the missing man has resumed this morning.
Meet the couple at No.1 State Highway, Far North
Meet the couple who built a life at the end of the road.
Swimmers and surfers watch shark feeding
Beachgoers at Waipū Cove scared by a bronze whaler.
92-year-old attacked by two women in brutal home invasion
Police determined to find pair behind "shocking and appalling" crime against elderly widow
Kawakawa home invasion not a one-off, police say
Elderly woman assaulted last night has been discharged from hospital.
Woman found dead on Mangawhai beach farewelled
The woman who died at Mangawhai over Christmas has been named.
Northland dairy owner scared for family's safety
Dairy owner says it's too dangerous to be in business and is going to sell up.
68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018
In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.
Police want to speak to witnesses of Far North crash and its aftermath
Police want to speak to witnesses of Far North crash and its aftermath
7-year-old has message for bad drivers after near-miss
7-year-old Northland girl does drawing of erratic driver and his car.
Driver in court after serious crash near Kaitaia
Police urge drivers to pull over when instructed to do so by them.
One dead in Northland after truck and motorbike crash
State Highway 1 was closed after the crash and is expected to remain so for some time.
Broken glass bottles and plastics discarded on beaches
Lifeguards are reminding people to be more responsible and pick up their rubbish.
Two seriously injured after fleeing driver crashes
A Kaitaia woman is likely to face further charges over the incident.
Rescue helicopter called to gas bottle explosion in Far North
The incident occurred in the Mangonui/Taupo Bay area in the Far North.
Beach weather: Metservice's pick of the day
Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.
Crash woman charged over police pursuit
Woman involved in serious crash charged over police pursuit in Northland
Craft beer review: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire
Craft beer series wrap: McLeod's Far North Chili Pils with Kaitaia Fire.
Police pursuit: Two women seriously hurt in fleeing driver crash
The female driver of the crashed car has been arrested.
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show.
Back on the beat: Stabbed police dog cleared to work
Police dog Caesar has passed the bite test and been cleared for work back on the beat.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Pedestrian critically injured in Whangarei
Police received a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian about 11pm.
Motorists urged to plan ahead before hitting the road
Holiday traffic expected to build over the next few days as people head back home.
Happy ending to dramatic water rescue in Far North
The group were saved from the middle of Whangape Harbour.
Fire crews, including two helicopters, battling Northland blaze
Fire crews are battling a large scrub fire in Taipā, Northland, tonight.
Brazen car theft at Northland servo after keys left in ignition
Car stolen as owner goes to pay at service station.
A Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation work
A lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.
A good sport: Gwen Lawson receives QSM
Northland's Gwen Lawson has been involved with sports admin for over 60 years.