Police are asking rural communities to be vigilant for signs of stolen vehicles.

Armed offenders squad stood down after callout in Whangarei.

The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.

Fire crews have controlled a "fully involved" house fire in Whangarei.

First Maori policewoman from Northland has died.

Northland teenager involved in aggravated robbery sentenced to 5 years and 10 months jail.

Two men involved in separate police pursuits have both made court appearances.

A man fleeing on a motorbike and another in a car arrested in separate incidents.

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

Whangarei man fined $1000 for offering oysters for sale on Facebook.

A 20-year-old man died in the street in New Year's Eve crash.

Whangarei-raised adoptee Alex Gilbert features in Russian documentary.

21-year-old charged after death of Kaikohe man Christopher Vujcich.

Five beaches, 13km of coastline and a working farm don't come cheap, though.

Christopher Vujcich was involved in an altercation on Friday night, and died this morning.

Nine-hour wait for fire alarm call frustrates Fire Service investigator.

Two Whangarei women are applying for a licence to grow medicinal cannabis near the city.

Police urge anyone with information on the possible Nissan Prado to call them.

Woman critical after crash; police urge caution as wet weather makes roads more dangerous.

Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.

Shortland Street actor gutted to hear the school stage competition axed.

Fatal crash thought to have happened while driver overtaking at speed.

Third eatery business the couple have acquired in the past 14 months.

Stage Challenge axing is a real blow to newly appointed leader.

Swimmers in surf unaware a shark was cruising in the water only metres away.

A person is in a critical condition after an assault at a party.

Man accused of smuggling 24.5kg of cocaine into Northland appears in court

Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

The puzzle of how plastic-looking bits turned up in a block of butter has been solved.

A search was raised after reports of a light aircraft crash landing near Ruakaka Beach.