Auckland's housing crisis is hitting a teaching profession that was already ageing.

Commuters driving to Whangarei for the Lions tonight are being advised to expect delays.

Two Lions' fans receive shock call up to Northland grassroots club rugby.

It has been pouring down in Whangarei, with the forecast predicting more wet weather. However, this has not dampened the eager and cheerful mood of fans.

Our man in a campervan starts his epic journey following the Lions tour.

Electronic device tracks down man on rural property and again in central Whangarei.

Dead whale towed from harbour after officials thought it may be a shipping hazard.

Northland's "steaming" economy has outstripped every region except Nelson.

News snippets from around Northland

Whangarei students had fun learning about how germs spread for SneezeSafe Week.

Whangarei's ethical brothel, The Bach, has been blocked from advertising for staff.

Tangaroa Samuels was sentenced to jail for the vicious attack in January.

Survivor contestant "angry and upset" after being fat-shamed by her teammates.

Three men brazenly tried to steal meat from a Tikipunga butchery.

The public have helped police identify two men caught stealing non-alcoholic wine.

A ute was pushed 60 metres along a Northland highway after a crash involving two trucks.

Rooms available only on either side for June 3 match at Toll Stadium, say providers.

News in brief from around the region.

Two tourists viciously assaulted in Northland had harsh words for one of the attackers.

Second man admits to meth charges in New Zealand's biggest methamphetamine bust.

Jason Lee wants an apology after the beauty salon allegedly discriminated against him.

This Whangarei man's photos have been printed on a $7 Fijian note

The British & Irish Lions are set to be welcomed on to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Ten-year-old brothers Hamiora and Waiariki Chapman are apparently in the Northland area.

Police laid road spikes at Puhoi after trailing the child from south of Whangarei.

Sky says falling revenue and subscriber numbers contributed to Whangarei office closure.

Revival of gruelling event is keeping the spirit of one of the sport's NZ founders alive.

Primary school principal (pictured) backs teacher who shared porn images as a 'joke'.

The man pleaded not guilty to charges including sexual connection and indecent assault.

The thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.