Latest from Northland

Motorheads revved up to see downtown street sprints in action

Thousands line streets in Whangārei's CBD for Northland Street Sprints.

Regional council plans to kill off millions in funding for sport

The fund has put $7m into Northland sports projects since 2018, but not any more.

Students add voices to School Strike 4 Climate NZ rally

Students are demanding the Government take action to tackle climate change now.

Northland police seek witnesses after horror two-car crash in Waipu

Seven people were injured in the crash and four of them were children.

Rescue chopper funding for chop in Northland council plan

Money better spent on boosting marae and civil defence capability - chairwoman.

Daylight Saving Time ends soon - but don’t make it a big deal, sleep doctor says

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, April 7, but debate about its use continues.

A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say

The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.

Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt

'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'

Dead ducks and seagulls in Whangārei suburb victims of natural causes

Hot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.

Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school

'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'

One dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crash

A person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.

Elderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey Power

Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.

Ngāti Kuri using science and cultural practice to inform predator-free concept

Ngāti Kuri's work also includes installing its own climate station at Te Paki.

'Unlawful actions': Northland hapū launches school occupation

Northland Iwi want school land returned.

Farmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn

'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'

'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuse

Barry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.

Family with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora house

The mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.

Lack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classrooms

It's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.