Checkpoints to be held across the region, including in rural and coastal communities.

News snippets from around Northland

'Typically, when Auckland gets cold, the rest of the country also suffers'.

Wet weather has impacted NZTA's ability to do slip clearance work on SH11.

Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.

Police investigating a Whangarei bank robbery have turned to a television show for help.

MPs should have pressed for four-lane highway from Whangarei to Auckland, advocate says.

Government has ignored Northland's MPs and the will of the people, Shane Reti says.

A driver found himself in a sticky situation when his large load of honey drums spilled.

Two suffer life-threatening injuries in two-car crash north of Hikurangi.

Heartless thieves jacked up a car belonging to 77-year-old woman and stole four wheels.

Stress is the biggest barrier to high performance and health at work.

Council randomly audits pool fencing after concerns raised - with appalling results.

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage may appeal consent for kauri resin extraction.

The blocked road between Paihia and Kawakawa has hit business on both sides of the divide.

The man and his family say fixing the faulty landline is a matter of life or death.

Buyer says securing post-harvest operation in region has been a long-term strategic goal.

Man charged after camera captures alleged shoplifting incident in Kawakawa hardware shop.

A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.

Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Economic benefits of growing hemp explained in the Far North tonight

Chinese visitor charged over Far North serious crash

Whangarei District Council looking to leave baggage and 'council' behind.

Police are reminding people on the water to let someone know their whereabouts.

Escape Rentals have posted a public apology on their Facebook page and website.

Transport Minister says operational decisions on road projects are made by the NZTA board.

Jury expected to retire today in the meth trial in the Whangarei District Court.

A helicopter and Coastguard vessels were involved in the six hour search.

Oil refinery's shutdown to put $85 million into the economy

Two people by an overturned dinghy were reported to police this evening.