Police taking reports of attempted child abductions very seriously
Police increase presence around schools in Whangārei, inquiries ongoing.
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Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.
Gun amnesty events continue in Northland
First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.
Council to pay $80K for 86 years of dam on Māori land
FNDC to pay $80,000 for 86 years of a dam on Māori land.
Drugs, stolen items and firearms haul in Northland operation
Seven firearms including 357 Magnum Pistol, a shotgun, and 2 semi-automatic rifles found.
Emergency delivery: Birth plan out the window, hubby's YouTube solution
Husband said his plan was to consult YouTube on how to deliver a baby.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.
Man faces string of charges in relation to police chase
Vehicle allegedly stolen from Tauranga was involved in a police pursuit in Whangārei.
Whangārei social advocate vying for two seats
Housing and homelessness top priorities for Northland social advocate.
'Massive' illegal seafood haul: One man's 97 flounder, 677 oysters
Bay of Islands seafood haul shocks fisheries officers
Search warrants by police at Northland properties
Police raid sees two Northland properties in lockdown.
Tobacco sold to underage customers in Whangārei
Medical Officer: "Retailers are contributing to nicotine addiction by selling to children"
Brutal invasion: Victim had 'no chance' against intruders
A Mangawhai man was badly beaten during a brutal home invasion.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
Scope of fund widened to better fight crime
Northland NGOs urged to tap into government funding to reduce drug harm.
People queuing for first gun buyback and amnesty event in Northland
First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.
UK tourist's motorhome broken into 24 hours after arrival into Northland
British tourist forced to cut short his Northland holiday after theft of his belongings
One person killed in three-car crash on 'wretched' Northland road
The area where the accident happened is reportedly a common crash site.
New Zealand's story deserves a fitting end at Cricket World Cup
Game of Thrones has taught us the Black Caps are the rightful holders of the World Cup.
$1.1M for tourism infrastructure at Matapouri
$1.1M for tourism infrastructure at Matapouri
'Everything lit up in front of us': Young family's car hit by lightning
"I've never seen anything like it ... it was terrifying."
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports
Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.
'Dream holiday' attack: Teen sentenced for bashing tourist
19-year-old man dragged tourist from campervan, attacked his American girlfriend.
Driver crashes into power pole following short police pursuit in Whangārei
A witness has described seeing a car going so fast it rounded a corner on two wheels.
Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week
The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.