'We saw this guy do the best backhand snap I have ever seen ... and we knew it was him.'

Armed offenders squad called to coastal community.

Home to some of our most beautiful beaches and marine wildlife, Northland is a must-see.

Pigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.

Kauri dieback now in Northland's Puketi Forest

PM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.

It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.

Four killer pygmy whales stranded at Waipū Cove following Cuveir's beaked whale stranding.

Vandals and thieves mean a security system will have to be installed at childcare centre.

Police are investigated the robbery of a Northland dairy which involved a firearm.

National icon seen in stream drinking its fill in broad daylight.

The project could lead to a 3000-tonne operation with revenue estimated at $45m a year.

Fatal crash blocks SH10 in Northland.

Northlander who fleeced national disability support charity gets jail sentence reduced.

Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.

The crash happened south of Kaeo Bridge.

Scam involved thieves posing as workers.

Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.

Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.

Jury trial for man charged with stabbing police dog begins in Whangārei.

The fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.

Two NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.

Woman dies on Northland beach while trying to save her child

The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.

Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.