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.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

Two ring-ins and a get-out-of-jail-free card give Marist a win over Kaierau on Saturday.

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

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.

Woman fights to continue name suppression over fraud charges.

A top police officer will go to trial next year.

Roofer gets four-and-a-half years for causing the death of pizza delivery driver.

More opposed to plans to dredge Whangarei Harbour channel than support it.

Northlander sentenced for causing death of pizza delivery driver.

It's the first time New Zealand has hosted the conference, now in its third year.

We look back at the six worst power cuts that have plunged Auckland in the dark before.

A stolen tractor in pursuit on SH1 from Kaiwaka to Wellsford.

Kamo go well clear at the top of the table after their win over Old Boys Marist.

Chance to star in show has been top of Dylan Conrad's ''personal bucket list''.

This is the usual time of year for such sightings, even though they are relatively rare.

Venture will provide ''economic, environmental and employment opportunities'', iwi says.