Boy, 14, charged with murder
A 22-year-old man was found on the side of the road with critical stab wounds.
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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.
288.2kg blue marlin great start to season
Even though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.
First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi
Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.
Court gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserve
Legal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over
Has the (fan) worm turned?
A year after only one invasive fanworm was found in Ōpua Marina, a search finds 1013
Cruise firm's $100k a 'game changer' for Northland kiwi
A donation from every passenger will go to education and conservation groups in the Bay.
Photos: Volunteers clean up trash-strewn highway
Thirty volunteers collected 4cu m of rubbish, most of it recyclable, in just 5km.
Northland's roadside rubbish 'a disgrace'
Trash mounts as health and safety rules force cutback in highway clean-ups.
Cops in togs nab wanted man during mid-winter swim
Bail-breacher spotted by cops taking part in a mid-winter swimming race.
Watch: Dramatic ocean rescue - crew saved after four days
Blow by blow account on online sailing forum shows struggles crew faced in Pacific Ocean.
Air Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activated
The Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.
Yacht donated to Northland kids' charity
Comedian Mike King contacted by family of late boat owner seeking a good cause.
'Eight or nine-metre' whale hits sailing boat
Rogue wave the first of double whammy for couple on 18-month sailing adventure.
Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
SH11 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, fully functional again
State Highway 1 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, is fully functional again.
Marsden Pt rail link more a promise than a maybe
Geotech study on proposed Marsden Pt rail line complete but no start date yet.
Battle begins to rid Opua of fanworm
Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.
America's Cup sailors face off in Coastal Classic
Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.