Motorists are being asked to follow directions of emergency services on-site.

"Despite efforts to revive him, he died at the scene," police said.

"It's just horrific...and this comes after several other fatal accidents we've had."

Grant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.

Children were involved in the crash, a witness says.

'If the board wasn't there I wouldn't have an arm today.'

In Paparoa, the chocolate croissants are warm and everyone has time to chat.

Motorcyclist to hospital after being injured in Northland crash

Surfers were back on the water a day after a great white shark attack at Baylys Beach.

Paul Rush visits our sunny cradle of culture where Māori and Pākehā first came together.

Meeting minutes reveal foreman worker was not allowed on site because of being a woman.

Man fined $500 and relieved of his four snapper after being caught in marine reserve.

The first of 110 Ngāpuhi hapū has rejected the latest iwi Treaty settlement proposal.

Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.

Police dog Mist and Northland handler Constable Elyse Lewis are representing New Zealand.

Northland secondary schools are struggling to find staff, says Bay of Islands principal.

Shocked family calls for return of stolen Acer tablet, bags and clothing.

Witehira is five months clean after more than 20 years using meth.

Claims longliners and commercial scallopers are stripping the area of seafood.

Grayson Partridge was diagnosed with a rare cancer at only 8-months-old

Overseas teacher recruitment goes into overdrive.

The refurbishment of the Juken NZ mill will help secure the future of Kaitaia.

Whangārei principal says calling police or exclusion only option for volatile pupils.

Almost 10 years since her daughter's murder, Rebecca Templeman talks about her struggles.

The dark, gory images boards were painted in a studio near Kamo.

Wastewater from 80 per cent of New Zealand to be tested for illegal drug use

Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.

Being a young, male, Māori living in rural Northland may be a script for mental illness

At least 49 victims paid $16,870 into Pou's account but she failed to deliver tickets.

Ngāpuhi is about to enter the third round of consultation hui its pathway to settlement.