Today's latest news

'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.

Person critically injured in SH1 crash with truck
Emergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.

News in brief: Tim Robinson elected new chair of NorthChamber
The latest news bites from around the region.

Bay News: WWII recollections of US serviceman in Northland
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'Fantastic news': Leaders welcome progress on Northland expressway
The new road is likely to be tolled, according to Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow
OPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.

'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.

News in brief: Air NZ backs solar boost with $600k investment
The latest news bites from around the region.

The long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far North
More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.

Your guide to Northland's Anzac Day commemorations
A host of commemorative services are planned for Northlanders to pay their respects.

Far North will not forget - Anzac Day commemoration events in the district
Plenty of Far North Anzac Day events to remember the fallen.

Kaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare final
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win

Northland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruits
Nine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North

25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Riding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.

'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins
Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.

'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalism
Kamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year.

'Long-suffering' patients: Whangārei doctor on healthcare system strain
Doctor shortages and delays were major issues discussed in Whangārei.

On The Up - 'Very proud': Northland family's inspiring academic achievements
The Darkins family have achieved academic and professional success.

Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.

Groundbreaking Te Hiku programme puts 13 new teachers into Far North
Far North man Takawai McMath swaps building for teaching on Te Hiku programme

Plenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshop
Five-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.

News briefs from the Far North: Bay sports hub to open and Pink Breakfast hosted
News snippets from the Far North.

'Symbol of pride': Kohukohu united in efforts to preserve historic hall
The Kohukohu community is determined to save the historic hall.

'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.

Easter shopping confusion leaves our pantry bare - Kevin Page
A rainstorm and a car chase kept us from restocking our groceries.

Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed
Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.

Fencing for Kaitāia's campervan dump station after ongoing sewage spills
People ignoring closed signs at the Kaitāia dump site are causing a public health hazard.

Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia
Hīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.