Police officers pepper sprayed a number of people in an incident in Whangārei.

Claire Freeman once sought to escape pain until a happy accident improved her life.

The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.

Driver had to be cut from car after crash with truck.

Theft of livestock or any other animal, including beehives and farm dogs - jail 7 years

Titford was jailed for 24 years in 2013 after being found guilty of 39 charges.

One of Northland's biggest avocado orchards is up for sale.

Child behind wheel is child abuse and Oranga Tamariki should be alerted.

Playing numbers have risen from 500 to 14,000 in about three years.

Selene Campbell paid $60 for her tee that's falling apart before she's even worn it.

Northland property values continue to rise.

Man arrested after armed police called out in Whangārei

Juken NZ fined $365,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $60,000 to injured worker.

Raumanga residents woken by gunshots in the early hours of the morning.

The detective inspector says he now wants to spend time with his family.

Detective Inspector Kevin Burke was on trial accused of sexual assaults.

The family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.

Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia

The wood firing will start this weekend and is set to be opened again midweek.

Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.

Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.

Almost 500 more lifejackets were traded in this summer compared to the previous campaign.

Whangārei teacher gets apology and husband with MS now allowed into NZ

'I think it's inhumane... They're treating him like he's a criminal.'

'I thought the children are at risk and should have the vaccination.'

The fire took place between Maungakaramea Rd and the turnoff to Puwera landfill.

Man flown to Whangārei Hospital after mower rolls on him at Mangawhai

The car is off the road and the person is lying beside it, police say

Police told everyone to lock themselves inside, "someone is running around with a knife".

Investigation continues into death of baby girl in Kaitaia