Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
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Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
Kaikohe homicide: Linda Woods to be farewelled tomorrow
The Kaikohe community will soon farewell Linda Woods who was killed in a home invasion.
Truck driver killed in double-fatal crash remembered as witty, tenacious and bright
Rachael Phillips died in a double fatal truck crash in the Far North last week.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices
‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland
Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.
Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".
Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Girl abused by Oranga Tamariki caregiver told classmates what was happening
The man was found guilty on all eight charges.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Community group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing block
But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.
Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
Kaikohe homicide: Police believe attack was 'sexually motivated'
Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion.
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a week
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
Northland news in briefs - logging truck flips, cyclone grants, and double murder accused in court
News in briefs from Northland.
Live like a king this long weekend: Your guide to what's on
Your guide to enjoying what is on offer, from kids' activities to music events.
Couple married for 70 years share the secret to everlasting love
Their comedic to-and-fro is a key ingredient in their timeless love.
‘So proud’: Hokianga’s stand against harbour sewage praised
Commissioners to return for extra day of hearings before deciding on wastewater consent.
Manhunt: Police seek intruder who fled barefoot after elderly woman's death
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, who lives nearby, describes incident as "incredibly tragic".
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up
The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Samoan Language Week ends in Northland this weekend
‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity.’
'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane Jones
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.
'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood
Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.
Ruakākā double homicide case: Mental health of accused woman in question
The trial of a woman charged with murdering two children has been set for 2025.