'It was very scary' Brothers flee burning yacht in the nick of time
Brothers use dinghy to get to shore after their boat catches fire in the Bay of Islands.
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Homes evacuated, drivers stranded as torrential rain batters Far North
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Carved pou, toka finishing touches for Kawakawa roundabout
The $6m project aimed to create an attractive gateway as well as a safer intersection.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge
The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.
Live: Cyclone Dovi leaves thousands without power; fallen tree damages house in Kauri
A falling tree damaged a house in Kauri, no one was injured.
Judge gives direction on self-defence to jury ahead of deliberations
Jury took under four hours to decide the fate of Northland teen charged with murder.
Northland teen found guilty of Ōpua murder
It took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.
Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
Threat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.
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'It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 times
Northland cop the first Crown witness to testify in murder trial.
Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm
Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.
World's largest yacht brings airport runway to standstill
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
Dob in a drug smuggler: Kiwis urged to help protect NZ borders
In 2016 a tip-off about odd behaviour at Ahipara led to NZ's biggest methamphetamine bust.
Ōpua stabbing: 14-year-old boy pleads not guilty to murder
Justice Timothy Brewer extended name suppression for the youth until trial - yet to be set
Troubled waters: Yacht wedged under car ramp after colliding with ferry
Residents heard the ferry horn blaring before a loud crash echoed throughout the area.
Bay of Islands homicide victim named as police seek fight footage
A fight in a town 11km away may hold vital clues in a fatal late-night stabbing in Ōpua.
Boy, 14, charged with murder
A 22-year-old man was found on the side of the road with critical stab wounds.
Dad takes the long way home for Christmas
Dmitry Pelevin decided to sail solo, 7000 nautical miles from the Caribbean to Auckland.
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
Covid 19 coronavirus: German crew who entered NZ unlawfully have flown home
The German crew left New Zealand on a flight yesterday.
Covid 19: German crew who entered NZ unlawfully have flown home
The German crew left New Zealand on a flight yesterday.
German sailors who entered NZ unlawfully will leave without yacht
Yacht carrying unlawful German nationals took locals by surprise.
'Blatant disregard': Three Germans detained in Bay of Islands after breaking Covid-19 border controls
Three German nationals blatantly disregarded NZ's border restrictions, officials said.
Man in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ring
Man in court over alleged Northland child sex abuse ring
Water saving efforts needed despite downpour
Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Slips and flooding close roads across Northland
People in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.
Court ordered society to pay more than 38k in costs
Opua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.
Locals rally to fight Opua development
Opua locals are fighting the development of 17 houses on land they want protected.
Whangārei Police call on public to report sightings of distinctive ute used in robbery
Police are investigated the robbery of a Northland dairy which involved a firearm.
Places in Northland break summer drought record
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
Further water restrictions imposed on Far North
The Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.