Coastguard volunteers rescued 272 people up north over the long celebratory weekend.

More details have emerged about the death of Eli Holtz in Auckland's CBD.

Northland will witness rare celestial phenomenon in early hours of tomorrow

Man pleads guilty to killing wife, daughter and friend in car crash

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.

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

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

The rental shortage has forced one family to fork out $4000 a month staying in a motel.

New building the first major new commercial development in the CBD for several years.

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.

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.

Rough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.

The Stage Challenge Foundation says lack of funding is behind the event being axed.

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.