The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.

Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.

The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington

The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.

One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.

Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.

An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.

A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.

Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.

September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced

Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.

Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.

Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei

Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.

Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.

Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.

Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.

Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.

A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.

It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.

Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.

Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.

Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.