Latest from Northland

House burns down after fire started by battery leak

The house "collapsed completely" but no one was injured in the blaze.

Firearm-wielding man confronts service station worker

Police want to hear from anyone with information relating to the frightening incident.

Two arrested over tyre slashing spree

Police arrest two men over Whangārei tyre slashing spree.

Counselling at college after assault

The Ministry of Education have provided funding for counselling and security.

Teens' seal killing sparks calls for animal welfare education

Four teenage boys aged 15 and 16 have been identified as the killers of a leopard seal.

Kaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes ahead

About 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.

Skateboarder's ride against depression - from Stewart Island to Cape Reinga

Riding Against Depression makes it through Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Bay of Islands: Waters of winter

The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons.

Stranded whale too weak to be saved, to be killed today

The surviving humpback whale of two stranded on Ripiro Beach will be euthanised today.

Bid to free two stranded humpback whales suspended

Rescuers will resume efforts to free two whales stranded whales on Monday

Student 'disgusted' at cameras in school toilets

Northland students "disgusted" after security cameras installed in high school toilets.

Aucklanders blamed for forcing up Northland rents

It seems Aucklanders are pushing up rents in Northland.

Police helicopter delivers blood to Whangārei

Mother of newborn suffered serious bleeding and urgently needed compatible blood.

Two killers? Protected Leopard seal shot by two guns

Shot to seal's body punctured lung and broke rib, leaving seal in agony.

Striking quarry workers suspended, trespassed

14 workers at a Northland quarry have been suspended from work and trespassed.

$13m hardware store to open as economy surges

The Mitre 10 store opening in Waipapa next week will be the biggest in the country

Affco denies culture of fear at Moerewa

Affco denies culture of fear at Moerewa plant.

Northern battle site gets wahi tapu status

Northland Northern Wars battle site gets wahi tapu status.