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Trapped by tide: Surf lifeguards rescue family clinging to rocks

A high tide and large swells trapped the family inside a cave during a beach outing.

Back to school: Fewer Northland families homeschooling, principal believes affordability to blame

As of 2023, 10,817 children were home-educated - about 1.2 per cent of all enrolled kids.

Holidaymaker horrified after child seen hanging on to moving car at beach

A child was seen standing on the vehicle's running board, hanging on to the window.

Class one meth dealer was 'ready, willing and able to sell to anyone'

The woman, pregnant with her seventh child, was involved in the heart of a meth operation.

Centenarian and world’s oldest park-runner celebrates 100-year birthday with 5km loop

Colin Thorne knocked off the major milestone to celebrate turning 100.

How a youngster is calling on politicians for safer weed-spraying on school grounds

Not only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.

Northland mum of two fundraises for last-chance cancer drug

Northlander Cherie Coker will do anything to spend more time with her young children.

The car most stolen in Northland revealed

Data shows that vehicle thefts peak between 10pm and 5am.

Notorious drug park transformed into holiday destination

Paihia used to be seen as a dark, dirty place, but now has new life thanks to residents.

Northland movement inspires rescue equipment on beaches across country

The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.

'Did it happen?': Jury find youth not guilty of school sexual assault

The jury found there was reasonable doubt and acquitted the boy on all charges.

Keeping it interesting: Northlanders' dining habits revealed in new report

Northlanders are demanding more from their dining experiences according to a new report.

'Mum would've loved that': Calls to restore and protect Dame Whina Cooper's former home

Cooper's daughter shares her memories of the family home, now worn out.

Northland holiday hot spots booking out fast for long weekends

Holidaymakers encouraged to get in quick if wanting to camp in Northland later this month.

'Anxious, worried and fearful': Residents open up about Kāinga Ora developments

Kāinga Ora says it has high standards for its new homes, which will benefit tenants.

Woman found in wheelchair by police on SH1 reunited with family

Police tonight confirmed the woman had been reunited with her family and is safe and well.

What the?! Discovery of unusual snake-like animal mystifies dogwalkers

'The way it was lying made it look like a snake. Neither of us wanted to get too close...'

Fans proving popular as sales spike amid humid weather

Bad news - muggy overnight temperatures will continue until Sunday.