A lack of charges would be a real "kick in the guts" for Northlanders, leaders say.

Pedestrian safety on that stretch of SH10 was a hot topic even before Tuesday's accident.

Sye Peita thought his video, at most, would make the rounds locally - not internationally.

There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.

Police suspected the man, who had health conditions, had drowned.

A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.

Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.

The lockdown was lifted and students evacuated to a sports field around 12.05pm.

Only the attacker's eyes were visible as a black bandanna and black hood masked his face.

More than 100 artists - mostly from Northland - have added their plates to the fundraiser

Five people were in the car at the time it collided with a tree in Kawakawa.

Police have appealed for sightings of vehicles potentially linked to Saturday's incident.

Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.

The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.

Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.

A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.

Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.

Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.

The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.

Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.

The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.