We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.

The CE of the trust running Te Kāpehu Whetū fears academic achievement will drop.

May the 4th was with Josh Roberts on Monday when he towed his prize catch to shore.

Northland chef on trial in Whangarei for allegedly raping a sex worker.

Northlander on trial accused of raping a sex worker

Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.

Police allege secret camera was in NZ's Washington embassy toilets for many months.

The shutdown will see worker numbers at the refinery swell from 500-plus to 1200.

Housing NZ says it's not ready to consult Puriri Park residents yet on housing plans.

Local businessman helps out Whangarei widow after her car wheels were stolen.

News snippets from around Northland

Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.

Police investigating a Whangarei bank robbery have turned to a television show for help.

MPs should have pressed for four-lane highway from Whangarei to Auckland, advocate says.

Government has ignored Northland's MPs and the will of the people, Shane Reti says.

Knife wielding robbers take cash in robbery of tavern.

Two suffer life-threatening injuries in two-car crash north of Hikurangi.

Heartless thieves jacked up a car belonging to 77-year-old woman and stole four wheels.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.

Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Whangarei District Council looking to leave baggage and 'council' behind.

Police are reminding people on the water to let someone know their whereabouts.

Escape Rentals have posted a public apology on their Facebook page and website.

Jury expected to retire today in the meth trial in the Whangarei District Court.

A helicopter and Coastguard vessels were involved in the six hour search.

Oil refinery's shutdown to put $85 million into the economy

All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.

Woman fights to continue name suppression over fraud charges.

Roofer gets four-and-a-half years for causing the death of pizza delivery driver.